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Jessica D.

DeChristopher
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #119302
25655 Floyd Ave jdmcclain23@hotmail.com
Menifee, CA 92585 cell (951) 473-7646

EDUCATION
PPS Credential, School Counseling September 2019- Present
Brandman University, San Diego, CA

Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology September 2016


Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Azusa Pacific University, San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Science, Psychology May 2007


Alcohol and Drug Studies Minor
Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

School Counseling Intern


Paloma Valley High School August 2019-October 2020
Menifee Valley Middle School January 2019-June 2019
 Provide services (academic and social/emotional) including individual counseling and group
counseling
 Follow ASCA guidelines and standards to meet requirements for PPS credentialing
 Assisted students in behavior management, academic progress and social/emotional functioning
 Assisted in developing group curriculum (empathy, impulse control, anger management) in
support of tier II and III student
 Attended IEP meetings to address the needs for appropriate IEP services and objectives.
 Entered case notes into Illuminate and created student reports to identify students needing
additional academic services

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist June 2020-Present


Marriage and Family Therapist, Intern November 2016-June 2020
Oak Grove Center, Murrieta, CA
Therapist/Case Manager Residential (December 2018-Present)
Lead I Therapist Intern (December 2017-December 2018)
Therapist Intern (November 2016-December 2017)
 Provides Individual, Group, and Family therapy services for children in residential treatment
 Works with treatment teams and families to develop treatment plan to provide therapeutic
interventions to children and their families to work toward reaching their goals
 Coordinates services, collaborating with providers to assist in treatment planning and reaching
goals
 Collaborates with parents and families regarding Mental Health needs and services
 Completes case management responsibilities for children and families
 Completes appropriate mental health documentation including case notes, quarterly reports,
intake and discharge summaries effectively
 Conducts risk assessments and provides crisis interventions and support
 Assess children and family’s needs and level of functioning for appropriateness of services
Marriage and Family Therapist, Trainee December 2015-December 2016
Center Against Sexual Assault, San Jacinto, CA
 Provide individual therapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adult survivors of sexual
assault and children whom have experienced abuse and/or neglect
 Conduct prescreening intake interviews to assess appropriateness for group and individual
 A Window Between Worlds Leader-encouraging adults and children to utilize art to find a
positive path through trauma
 Accurately maintain case notes for all clients to ensure proper documentation and to maintain
ethical standards
Marriage and Family Therapist, Trainee September 2015-May 2016
Hemet Unified School District, Hemet, CA
 Facilitated “Peaceful Alternatives To Tough Situations (PATTS)” groups for middle school aged
children to provide psycho-education and increase insight to assist in replacing dysfunctional
behaviors with healthy alternatives
 Facilitated Empowerment Groups for middle school students to improve self-esteem and overall
functioning
 Proficiently and accurately maintained progress notes for all clients to ensure proper
documentation of progress
Behavioral Health Specialist February 2015-December 2015
Lead Behavioral Health Specialist (January 2016-Present)
Oak Grove Center, Murrieta, CA
 Provide field and office coaching to staff to ensure wraparound fidelity and to assist in promoting
staff growth
 Review staff Medi-Cal and County documentation to ensure consistency and accuracy of
documentation
 Provide behavioral support and individualized services and interventions to youth
 Work one-on-one with youth in school and in their homes, creating and implementing effective
behavioral and academic interventions
 Collaborates with the team to develop intervention strategies that address the youth’s unique
needs and triggers
 Timely and accurately maintain Medi-Cal and county interactions documentation

Shift Supervisor November 2010-November


2013
United States Navy, Lemoore, CA
 Night check supervisor for two divisions, in charge of over thirty personnel
 Served as a mentor and teacher for new sailors entering the division
 Selected as 2010 Plane Captain of the Year, Selected as 2012 Junior Sailor of the Year, and
Recipient of 3 Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medals
 Honorably discharged from the United States Navy.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate February 2015-February 2016
Center Against Sexual Assault, San Jacinto, CA
 Provide immediate crisis assistance and advocate for victims and families of sexual assault in
hospitals and police stations.
 Assist in answering questions and providing support for victims’ rights during SART (Sexual
Assault Response Team) exams and police questioning
 Provide immediate support by answering crisis line calls and assisting victims and their families
in crisis management, referrals, and counseling programs.
 Sustain compliance with continued education and training requirements for advocacy certification

(References Available Upon Request)

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