Jamie L. Bellinger
**** *********** **., *******, ***** 77092 · ****************@*****.*** · 713-***-**** As a passionate and empathetic therapist with ten years of experience in the food and beverage industry, and more than ten years of experience in the field of mental health and wellness. My background in providing compassionate care, coupled with my strong communication and organizational skills positions me well to contribute effectively to this dynamic organization. I am passionate about the food and beverage industry, and I am eager to apply my experience in a role that would ensure that the workers within this field have access to appropriate allocations of resources and funding based on their respective levels of need. EXPERIENCE
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern – Family Counseling Services Lubbock, TX Current Role
• Provides mental health support and counseling to clients, client couples, and client families
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care Contract Case Manager – Southern Smoke Foundation Houston, TX October 2024 - December 2024
• Provided crisis support and intake assistance to individuals in high-stress situations, determining eligibility for emergency relief funds while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Assisted case managers with client communications and data entry, ensuring accurate records and timely processing through various databases, including Salesforce.
• Collaborated with the Programs team to improve operational efficiency by identifying and suggesting process enhancements, while adapting to changing workflows in a hybrid work environment. Behavioral Specialist Austin, TX August 2018 - August 2023 Private Family – Specializing in children with Autism
• Collaborated with guardians and therapeutic team to develop personalized goals and treatment plans to support client families’ emotional, social, academic, and behavioral needs
• Participated in the design, implementation, monitoring, and assessment of treatment procedures
• Integrated research-based strategies for children with developmental disorders to promote developmental health and overall mental wellness within the family
• Maintained multi-dimensional calendar and budgets for clients’ personal and professional needs
• Scheduled and supervised medical and therapeutic appointments; navigated scheduling conflicts
• Created and implemented budgets for childcare, transportation, healthcare, and educational costs with zero discrepancies.
The Westview School Houston, TX Aug. 2014 - Feb. 2018 Lower Elementary Teacher -- Middle School Physical Education Teacher
• Evaluated the individual needs of students and utilized interventional techniques to individualize instruction to personalize their educational experiences
• Modified mainstream academic curriculum to deliver instruction appropriate for the needs of high-functioning students on the Autism Spectrum
• Tailored instructional techniques to promote positive and safe learning environments and to foster productive peer-to-peer interactions based on the unique needs of individuals and of small groups of students
• Administered Brigance and MAP Assessments and generated reports regarding student progress and collaborated with parents, guardians, and administrators to develop intervention plans and future goals for individual students
KEY SKILLS
• Communication, empathy, organizational skills
• Project and time management
• Community outreach, advocacy, and program development
• Ability to work independently and to coordinate multiple tasks with fluctuating priorities
• Conversational and Kitchen Spanish
EDUCATION
School/University Dates of Attendance Degree Earned Activities & Awards Capella University Fall 2020-June 2024 Master of Science in Psychology in Marriage
and Family Therapy
Activities and Awards:
Academic Scholarships
and Deans List
Sam Houston State
University
Huntsville, TX
Fall 2009 – Spring 2012 Bachelor of Science in
Psychology
May 2012
Activities and Awards:
Philosophy Club,
Academic Scholarship
(2009); Dean’s
List (2009)
University of Texas of the
Permian Basin, Odessa,
TX
Fall 2008 – Spring 2009 N/A (transferred after
Freshman year)
Activities and Awards:
Division 2 College
Softball Team
(2008-2009);
Academic Scholarship
(2008)
VOLUNTEER WORK
The Winner’s Circle Huntsville, TX 2009 - 2012
Volunteer Mentor
• Performed entrance application interviews and provided mentorship to adolescent program attendees
• Worked with fellow volunteers to devise positive, productive, character-building activities
• Initiated exit interviews to evaluate overall effectiveness of the program