Mental Health Practitioner

Jacqueline J. Forcelle

**** ***** ***., *******, ** 56358 • Cell: 507-***-**** • j *************@*****.*** Professional Summary

Mental health practitioner with 9 years of experience. Specialty areas include working with children and teens as well as providing supervision to mental health behavioral aides. works well with others accepts responsibility understands feelings negotiates/resolves differences coordinates tasks plans and arranges activities leads groups. Title I Paraprofessional for 2017-2018 school year. Focused on increasing reading and math skills for children kindergarten through fifth grade. Skills

works well with others

accepts responsibility

understands feelings

negotiates/resolves differences

plans own work schedule

meets deadlines

coordinates tasks

Work History

leads groups

coaches and provides direction

defines needs

assesses situations

identifies resources

gathers information

plans and arranges activities

Title 1 paraprofessional 09/2017 to 05/2018

Ogilvie Public Schools- Ogilvie, MN

Provided students in kindergarten through sixth grade opportunities to practice reading and math skills in individual or small group setting. Planned and implemented practices for math and/or reading based on individual and group need. Provided lunch room and playground supervision.

Mental Health Practitioner, 04/2009 to 07/2016

Fernbrook Family Center – Faribault, MN

Provided mental health services in home, community, and school settings to children and adults. Taught social skills, coping skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills, to name a few. Prepared and led group activities in community and school settings. Provided supervision to mental health behavioral aides. Wrote individualized treatment plans for clients. Planned and implemented own work schedule.

Mental Health Practitioner, 10/2003 to 11/2005

Fernbrook Family Center – Owatonna, MN

Provided mental health services for children in home and community setting. Provided mental health services for one child at the Owatonna Junior High for 2003/2004 school year. Wrote individualized treatment plans. Wrote diagnostic assessments with Qualified Mental Health Professional supervision. Planned and led group activities. Education

High School Diploma: 1996

Lakeview High School - Cottonwood, MN

Bachelor of Science: Social work, 2000

St. Cloud State University - St. Cloud, MN

Additional Information

Volunteer services at Lincoln Elementary School, Faribault, MN, for field trips as well as Vision and Hearing Screenings.

Volunteered at Divine Mercy Catholic School 2011-2014 providing playground supervision and help in classrooms as needed

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