Mental Health Home
Resume:
Jessica Smith
West Palm Beach, FL
ad5es7@r.postjobfree.com
I have worked with outreach and the homeless dealing with addicts with mental health disorders. I have experience with individuals working in all levels of homelessness and recovery. I have experience with home health care. I have experience with working with the elderly in nursing home facilities as well. I have experience with personal care. I have experience with direct client care. I am a quick learner. I have experience with defusing conflict easily. Work Experience
Substance Abuse Counselor
People Encouraging People - Glen Burnie, MD
September 2018 to June 2023
I was a substance abuse counselor for mental health agency. I worked with the homeless with severe and persistent mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders. I did a large amount of out-reach within this organization. I assisted with severe crisis situations as well as de-escalating these situations for the clients that we were helping at the time. I was a part of an ACT team that assisted getting clients into treatment centers as well as following through with the correct form of harm reduction. Substance Abuse Counselor
Gaudenzia Treatment Center - Crownsville, MD
January 2016 to September 2018
I started as an intern with this company for four months before I was hired. I helped my clients process through their feelings in a safe environment. I taught them healthy coping skills to deal with every day problems. I assisted with group counselling in a large group setting. I also did small process groups for case load. I helped with discharge planning as well as case management needs. Behavioral Health Technician
Serenity Acres Treatment Center - Crownsville, MD
May 2015 to March 2016
I supervised the housing over night to ensure safety of the clients. I ensured that the clients arrived to the their first group on time. I was there to assist the clients with any problems that arose and helped defuse any conflicts. I also acted as emotional support for clients. Home Health Care Aide
Private - Fredericksburg, VA
February 2006 to November 2006
I assisted a client who was on hospice. I assisted his wife to help take care of him. I would take care of his tracheostomy care and feeding tube. I was responsible for helping his wife bath him. I was responsible for ensuring his bed was kept clean. I assisted his wife with laundry. I was responsible for being there overnight. I ensured all documentation was turned in at the end of each shift. I was responsible for checking vitals of my client.
Home Health Aide
Private - Colonial Beach, VA
January 2002 to October 2005
I assisted my client who had Perkinson's Disease with daily living skills. I preformed housekeeping tasks for my client. I helped organized my client schedules along with ensuring they made their important appointments. I would assist my client's wife with ensuring he made it to his appointments. I ensured my client were engaged in social events. I was responsible for giving medications for my client. I ensured my client was not left home alone.
Home Health Aide
Health Force - Elkridge, MD
January 1999 to September 2000
I assisted my clients with daily personal living tasks. I preformed housekeeping tasks for my clients. I helped organized clients schedules along with ensuring they made their important appointments. I would take my clients to their appointments when able, or arranged transportation for my clients. I ensured my clients were engaged in social events. I was responsible for giving medications for my clients. CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
North Arundel Health and Rehabilitation Center - Glen Burnie, MD May 1997 to October 1998
I was responsible for direct patient care. I had to ensure the patients had clean bed sheets. I helped patients with basic living skills and provided comfort to each of the patients. I had to ensure that all of the patients vital signs were monitored in a timely manner. I ensured that all of the patients' needs were met in a timely manner. I ensured that all patients call lights and request were answered in a timely manner. Also reported any observations that were alarming to my nursing supervisor. Ensured that all documentation was up to date before the end of my shift. Education
Associate's degree in Human Services
Anne Arundel Community College - Arnold, MD
September 2012 to May 2019
Skills
• Addiction Counseling
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Presentation Skills
• Social Work
• Program Development
• Presentation skills
• Time management
• Leadership
• Communication skills
• Behavioral therapy
• Data collection
• Social work
• Experience with children
• Conflict management
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Individual / group counseling
• Retail sales
• Customer service
• Phone etiquette
• Skilled nursing facility
• Hospice care
• Caregiving
• Care plans
• Typing
• Organizational skills
• Vital Signs
• Crisis Intervention
Certifications and Licenses
Associates Degree in Substance Abuse Counseling
May 2019 to Present
Driver's License
November 2017 to September 2025
Associates Degree in Human Services
May 2017 to Present
CNA
January 1997 to May 1997
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