Jessica Forero
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The Carbon Center, LLC
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Therapist, Registered Clinical Social Work Intern
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Apr 2022 - Present
• Provide clinical telehealth services in a private practice setting to target the symptoms of depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance abuse, ADHD. • Develop safety and behavioral activation plans for clients struggling with depression and anxiety. • Construct exposure hierarchies for the treatment of anxiety disorders. • Apply evidence-based treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and exposure and response prevention to enhance treatment outcomes. • Document session notes in a timely manner to meet agency requirements. • Administer social services and suicide risk assessments, along with tools that assess for trauma, depression, and obsessive-compulsive traits. • Participate in supervision to ensure quality of care and ethical treatment of clients. • Earned passing score on clinical level of National Association of Social Work Board licensing exam. • Provide scheduling and follow-up services to enhance continuity of care. Show less
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Rogers Behavioral Health
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Therapist Intern
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Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
• Provided clinical services to a diverse group of patients as they participated in cognitive and behavioral interventions in a partial hospitalization and/or intensive outpatient program to target the symptoms of depression, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and/or disordered eating. • Co-facilitated family therapy sessions both in-person and online to help support patients’ goals, manage expectations related to treatment, provide psychoeducation, and plan for discharge. • Facilitated virtual dialectical (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills training groups for adults and adolescents to equip patients with coping skills. • Developed safety plans for clients and assisted with building exposure hierarchies for anxiety and behavioral activation. • Gained extensive knowledge in evidence-based treatment modules such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, and family based treatment for eating disorders to enhance treatment outcomes. • Charted progress notes in a timely manner to meet insurance and agency requirements. • Participated in interdisciplinary staffing to gain knowledge of a collaborative approach to treatment planning. • Administered social services and suicide risk assessments, along with tools that assess for disordered eating and obsessive compulsive traits. Show less
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Tampa Crossroads, Inc.
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vocational Rehab Employment Intake Specialist
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Oct 2019 - Oct 2020
• Scheduled and completed detailed client intake assessments to document disabilities, work and medical histories, job goals, accommodations, arrest histories, and other demographic information pertinent to successful employment placements for multicultural populations. • Presented vocational skills training on the topics of stress management, interview skills, work place behaviors, public transportation, employee benefits, community resources, self-advocacy, conflict resolution, job applications, and resume creation to assist clients in maintaining long term employment. • Completed trainings in the areas of behavior management, co-occurring disorders, deaf/hard of hearing. Show less
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Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Educator and Case Manager
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Aug 2001 - Oct 2017
• Taught reading comprehension skills at a Title I school to at-risk middle and high school students to help them pass state examinations, meet graduation requirements, and develop an appreciation for literacy. • My reading students scored among the top 10% in the district for literacy gains multiple years in a row. • Identified and advocated for the provision of learning accommodations for 25 multi-cultural adolescents with a range of disabilities to meet educational goals outlined in their individual education plans (IEPs). • Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings with students, parents, psychologists, social workers, and teachers to review educational accommodations, academic achievement, behaviors, and goals. • Served as a team leader and attended district meetings to disperse special education policy updates to school staff members and ensure adherence to federal and state regulations. Show less
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Education
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University of South Florida
Master of Social Work - MSW, Clinical/Medical Social Work -
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - BS, English Education Grades 6-12