Crystal Jones, LCSW, MSW
Tampa, FL *****
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Skills:
Case Management
Crisis Intervention
Social Work
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Behavioral Therapy
Medication Administration
Group Therapy
Behavioral Health
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Crisis Management
Individual / Group Counseling
Licenses:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Work Experience:
Therapist Sept 2023- Current
Truecore Behavioral Inpatient Treatment
Provides group and individual therapeutic assistance to Youth that have committed a crime.
Assisting patients in developing healthier thought patterns and behaviors.
Analyzing patients’ behavioral patterns to diagnose mental health disorders.
Developing suitable treatment programs based on patients' diagnoses.
Adjusting treatment programs accordingly.
Recommending activities and exercises to help patients develop the skills and mechanisms needed to manage their diagnoses or overcome their phobias and addictions.
Maintaining detailed counseling and observation notes on each patient.
Collaborating with patients' families to obtain feedback on implemented treatment plans and patients' progress.
Psychotherapist Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
North Tampa Behavioral Health Hospital
Provided group therapy and discharge planning to individuals that were pregnant and admitted to the hospital due to concerns related to mental health and/or substance dependence.
Encouraging and reciprocating sustained openness.
Uncovering clients' difficulties across emotional, relational, and behavioral spheres.
Generating comprehensive treatment protocols.
Discerning and addressing pertinent causal factors implicated in identified concerns.
Altering internal distortions and providing regulatory guidance.
Instituting fair and consistently reinforced boundaries.
Forging trusting connections with reputable inpatient treatment facilities.
Psychotherapist Aug 2022 – Jan 2023
Life stance Health
Provided Psychotherapy to patients and families experiencing difficulties in life due to depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions in a safe non-judgmental hybrid environment.
Generating comprehensive treatment protocols.
Discerning and addressing pertinent causal factors implicated in identified concerns.
Altering internal distortions and providing regulatory guidance.
Instituting fair and consistently reinforced boundaries.
Forging trusting connections with reputable inpatient treatment facilities.
Reporting clients' highly dangerous undertakings to the relevant authorities.
Undergoing your own supervision, when needed.
Co-Responder Oct 2021 - May 2022
Tampa Police Department/ACTS
Worked collaboratively with law enforcement to deploy verbal de-escalation techniques, support and resources to mitigate the risk of completing suicide on a daily basis.
Clinical Social Worker Nov 2017 - Mar 2020
Aetna/CVS Health
Assisting clients in receiving services by telephone and in person.
Getting clients involved in beneficial activities.
Assessing clients and gathering relevant information.
Offering information and supporting clients and their families.
Assess maternal emotional well-being
Assist the woman in emotionally understanding and accepting the need for services or treatment
Contacting and making referrals to other agencies and services.
Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.
Participating in training, supervision, and meetings.
Watch for signs of child abuse.
Provide crisis intervention.
Clinical Social Worker Aug 2015 - Nov 2017
ACTS, Inc.
Contracted with Tampa Family Health Centers providing brief therapy and suicide risk assessments to patients referred by the Psychiatrist, Medical Doctors and ARNPs based on their GAD7 and PHQ9 assessments.
Observing client behavior to create a behavioral profile
Diagnose a client with a human behavior disorder that best suits the client’s clinical presentation
Create a treatment plan for behavioral problems and put it into action
Consult with other licensed medical professionals and licensed clinical Social Workers for additional input and direction
Apply relevant social service programs that relate to the patient’s behavioral health needs
Provide instruction to the client and their family if necessary
Help with substance abuse and other behavioral challenges
Independent Contractor Oct 2014 - Nov 2015
Crystal Jones
Provided clinical interventions to a myriad of Companies/Organizations, to include, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office working at the County Jail.
Asst. Team leader Jun 2009 - Sep 2014
Mental health resource center
Provided, in conjunction, with the Team Leader, regular staff meetings, as well, as individual supervision of each staff member assisted, Team Leader, with completion of employee performance evaluations and followed regulations according to the JHACO accreditation standards.
Team leader Jul 2006 - Jun 2009
Mental health resource center
Facilitated recruitment, hiring, orientation, retention and personnel actions of staff in coordination with the Human Resource Department.
Asst Team Leader Oct 2005 - Jun 2006
Psychotherapeutic Services Inc
Led and managed the treatment planning process to ensure treatment plans were timely and clinically based.
Provided assistance, in conjunction, with the Team Leader to provide clinical supervision and support to all team members.
Outreach coordinator Aug 2003 - Aug 2004
Metropolitan ministries
Provided assistance, advocacy and support to homeless men, women and children by providing linkage to basic needs of clothing, food and shelter through internal and external resources.
Handling public relations, such as developing strategic relationships, attending tradeshows, and conducting informational presentations at universities, clubs, and civic groups.
Developing press releases, brochures, and other marketing materials.
Developing and maintaining the organization's website.
Organizing outreach events, including sales, marketing, and planning, to promote the services of the organization and receive donations
Cost analyst Apr 1997 - Jun 2003
Northgrup Grumman
Assisted Department of Treasury with developing a Return on Investment (ROI) calculator in order to measure effectiveness, efficiency and savings of enterprise wide computer systems. Received three (3 Above & Beyond Awards)
Education:
Howard University
Master of Social Work
St. John's university
Bachelor of science finance