Mental Health Clinician III/ Supervisor

• Oct 2021 - Present

• Provided direct supervision to 3 programs which consisted of 8-20 employees that included clerical, clinicians, mental health specialist, and mental health outreach workers • Improved screening and triaging interventions to link consumers to the appropriate level of care based on access criteria decreasing 50 percent of overflow • Developed and implemented new procedures to streamline consumer experience in receiving additional mental health services which increased accuracy of appropriate services by 76 percent • Analyzed data to explore trends of consumer engagement, completion of treatment goals, and disengagement in order to development strategies to address areas of concern• Designed and facilitated employee trainings that focused on professional growth to increase retention and client care to increase a positive consumer experience• Developed on boarding training to support new hire development and expectations of job function which increased new employee satisfaction by 60 percent • Assessed conflict within organization and developed trainings, feed back tools, and open communication channels to improve organizational culture

Mental Health Clinician II

• Sep 2020 - Oct 2021

• Completed access intake assessments for various clinics to evaluate for medical necessity and level of care • Managed non-minor dependent foster care youth and presumptive transfer intake assessments to comply with Katie A/ AB12 laws • Trained 8-10 staff on how to provide intensive case coordination/ICC and facilitate child-family treatment/CFT meetings by incorporating group and family therapeutic modalities within inter-disciplinary teams • Initiated and facilitate DBT group for 6-9 transitional aged youth and Grief Group for 8-12 adults • Provided clinical case management for transitional aged youth , intensive FSP transitional aged youth, and non-minor-dependent foster care youth • Advocated and delivered long-term therapy for clients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, and whose mental health symptoms were not responding to medication interventions which increased successful treatment goals and discharge to a lower level of care by 25 percent• Coordinated client treatment goals with outside agencies, community resources, and crisis services to ensure continuity of care

Mental Health Clinician I

• Jan 2018 - Sep 2020

I work with transitional age youth who have mild to severe mental health disorders. I specialize in working with individuals with PTSD, MDD, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder.

Psychotherapist In Private Practice

• Sep 2020 - Present

www.SashaJacksonLCSW.comI am trained and experienced in diagnosing mental health disorders and providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and couples. Psychotherapy is a process of discussing issues that are causing distress for a person/s in their relationships at home, work, school, socially, or within the community. The purpose of treatment is to promote mental wellness in a person’s life. To assist in treatment goals, we will focus on 4 lenses: cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal; to help reduce, eliminate, or cope with issues.

Therapist

• Nov 2018 - Oct 2021

Provide therapy in private practice setting for individuals with mild to moderate mental health disorders. Provide therapy for children 5-17 years old and adults. Focus on utilizing DBT and PCIT interventions for treatment. Provide therapy in private practice setting for individuals with mild to moderate mental health disorders. Provide therapy for children 5-17 years old and adults. Focus on utilizing DBT and PCIT interventions for treatment.

Employee Development

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2017

I created and strengthened client and employee relations by using effective communication and crisis resolution skills. I also, fostered employee relations to strengthen the culture of the company and preserve employee satisfaction. Lastly, I oversaw sales and executed plans to assist in productivity. I created and strengthened client and employee relations by using effective communication and crisis resolution skills. I also, fostered employee relations to strengthen the culture of the company and preserve employee satisfaction. Lastly, I oversaw sales and executed plans to assist in productivity.

MSW Intern - Psychiatric Social Worker

• May 2016 - Apr 2017

I worked with Adults who have co-occurring disorders of severe mental illness and substance abuse. I conducted initial intakes and created treatment plans based off the client's psychosocial assessment and risk factors. I implemented EBP's to help client's cope with psychosocial stressors and manage symptoms. I also conducted case management services to help client's succeed in areas of functioning. I worked with Adults who have co-occurring disorders of severe mental illness and substance abuse. I conducted initial intakes and created treatment plans based off the client's psychosocial assessment and risk factors. I implemented EBP's to help client's cope with psychosocial stressors and manage symptoms. I also conducted case management services to help client's succeed in areas of functioning.

Virtual Field Practicum-Intensive Telehealth Field Training

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

On the Tele-health platform provided by USC I participated in an extensive field training that allowed me to work with a simulated client. I used EBP's during treatment to assist the client through everyday stressors. On the Tele-health platform provided by USC I participated in an extensive field training that allowed me to work with a simulated client. I used EBP's during treatment to assist the client through everyday stressors.

Assistant Manager

• Dec 2008 - Dec 2010

As an assistant manager I supervised 5-6 associates. I attended and maintained the daily operations to effectively analyze the progression of sales and control payroll. I also was in charge of employee development which included teambuilding and leadership skills. In my position I provided feedback on the projection of future merchandise sales. Lastly, I maintained visual merchandising, loss prevention, and product knowledge to promote business. As an assistant manager I supervised 5-6 associates. I attended and maintained the daily operations to effectively analyze the progression of sales and control payroll. I also was in charge of employee development which included teambuilding and leadership skills. In my position I provided feedback on the projection of future merchandise sales. Lastly, I maintained visual merchandising, loss prevention, and product knowledge to promote business.

College Administration Assistant

• Aug 2006 - Dec 2009