Jessica Suarez
Durham
Summary
I approach social work as both a calling and a collaboration — holding space for others with empathy, curiosity, and respect. My work is rooted in the belief that healing happens in safe relationships, and I strive to be a steady presence for individuals navigating emotional pain, uncertainty, or change. I bring clinical knowledge and a deep commitment to listening without judgment and walking alongside people as they rediscover their strength, worth, and capacity for growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Nurture Family Counseling
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, used counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with clients.
- Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals.
- Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Worked closely with clinical staff to align care strategies and support individualized treatment goals.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Counseled adults, children, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
Licensed Master Social Worker
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Evaluate patients' mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments.
- Reviewed and shared recommendations with health care team regarding assessment outcomes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implemented services to address needs.
- Ensured that documentation of assessments and interventions were correctly noted in patient's medical record. This documentation was expected to reflect collaboration with other staff, patients and family members, and community agencies.
- Referred patients to community agencies as needed, and maintained up-to-date information on community resources.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
Patient Advocate
Sacred Heart Community Clinic
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted patients in understanding policies, procedures, and responsibilities regarding care and services within the clinic.
- Maintained documentation for each individual patient appointment, eligibility, and screening.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated effectively alongside staff from all departments to coordinate and ensure positive resolutions.
- Developed and maintained partnerships with community organizations across Williamson County to enhance referral networks and resource accessibility for patients.
- Created a comprehensive, needs-based resource guide utilized by both clinic staff and external agencies to support individuals facing various challenges.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08-2021
Bachelor of Social Work -
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Killeen, TX05.2020
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Case documentation
- Treatment planning and implementation
- Maintaining client confidentiality
- Effective motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused counseling
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Nurture Family Counseling
04.2023 - 05.2024
Licensed Master Social Worker
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 03.2023
Patient Advocate
Sacred Heart Community Clinic
10.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Social Work -
University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Social Work -
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
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