Professional Resume

​                                                             Jennifer Cook, MA, LCMHCA, NCC                                                                          
                                                                  [email protected]
                                                               Office Address: 5040 New Centre Dr. - Suite D
                                                                                           Wilmington, NC 28454
                                                                       Office Phone #:  (910) 613-8661
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  • Graduate of Wake Forest University with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 
  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA), [North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors license # A15242 & National Board for Certified Counselors certificate # 1231780] 
  • Proven ability to problem-solve, work, and make decisions in fast paced, highly stressful, and fluid environments  
  • Decorated Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran serving with United States Army Psychological Operations (Airborne) 

EDUCATION
 
Wake Forest University         Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 
                                                       Winston-Salem, NC                
United States Army                Psychological Operations Course, Middle Eastern Orientation Course (MEOC)
                                                       Fort Bragg, NC                 
                                                 John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center & School - Language School (Arabic) 
                                                       Fort Bragg, NC
                                                 United States Army Airborne School – Basic Airborne Course 
                                                       Fort Benning, NC
University of Delaware           Bachelor’s Degree 

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
PORT Health Services, Wilmington, NC                                           
    Outpatient Therapist                                                                             October 2021-February 2022
  • Provides intake assessments including psychosocial histories, identification of co-occurring disorders, history of treatment, identification of strengths and supports, diagnostic and risk assessment, and diagnostic formulations.
  • Develops individualized, person-centered treatment plans with documentation of problems, needs, desired outcomes, and therapeutic goals which are measurable, observable, and realistically achievable.
  • Provides individual, family, and couples psychotherapy, implementing evidence-based practices as clinically indicated.
  • Participates in case consultation with other staff as needed.
  • Participates in client-centered care coordination with internal and external partners as needed, including primary care providers.                                     
Pride in North Carolina, Wilmington, NC                                           
    Outpatient Therapist                                                                           November 2019-October 2021
    Practicum, Internship I, and Internship II                                          May 2018-April 2019
  • Provides intake assessments including psychosocial histories, identification of co-occurring disorders, history of treatment, identification of strengths and supports, diagnostic and risk assessment, and diagnostic formulations.
  • Develops individualized, person-centered treatment plans with documentation of problems, needs, desired outcomes, and therapeutic goals which are measurable, observable, and realistically achievable.
  • Provides individual, family, and couples psychotherapy, implementing evidence-based practices as clinically indicated.
  • Participates in case consultation with other staff as needed.
  • Participates in client-centered care coordination with internal and external partners as needed, including primary care providers.                                      
Strategic Behavioral Center, Leland, NC                                                January 2018 – January 2020
    Mental Health Technician – Acute Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Program
•       Collaborative professional partnership with physicians, psychiatric nurses, and therapists.
•       Conducted both informal and formal psycho-educational, recreational, and interpersonal skills development groups.
•       Observed and recorded patients’ behaviors and interactions towards prescribed treatment goals.
•       Maintained and updated medical records and clinical documentation.
•       Managed the activities of daily living for the facility, always ensuring patient safety.
 
Other Related Experience
•Started CARE Kids Support Group for Families of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
•Experience working with children with disabilities, including caretaking, educating, and coordinating medical services
•National Aquarium in Baltimore – Dive Squad: Responsible for food preparation, underwater feedings, dive shows, and 
                                                                            public presentations in Main Tank Exhibits
•Served as Camp Counselor, Site Supervisor, After Care Specialist, and Coach at the Western YMCA in Delaware 
•Instructor for Kaplan Test Prep teaching both LSAT and SAT on-site preparatory classes
 

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
 Project Management / Operations Management:                              Sports Media Company, Fayetteville, NC
•Managed day to day operations of a sports media company that produced 2D & 3D animated sports instructional videos
•Responsible for all stages of project management for multiple products: project initiation, design, production, and delivery 
•Accountable for human resources, communicating with clients, quality assurance, schedule development, and procurement
•  Allocated and managed resources for project completion within defined scope, quality, time, and cost constraints

Military:                                                                                      United States Army – Special Operations Command
•Served as Operations Sergeant, Camp Armor, and Psychological Operations Specialist while in Iraq 
•As a Psychological Operations Specialist - responsible for understanding behaviors and motives for both in-country and 
      insurgent populations in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom to be a force multiplier for the United States Army 
      Special Operations Command  
•Analyzed target audiences of both host and opposing forces while in Iraq to establish their needs and goals, then created 
      strategies and media products to influence their hearts and minds 
•Managed and acted as liaison for seven Iraqi interpreters while serving in Baghdad, Iraq 
•Training Sergeant while at Fort Bragg, NC; responsible for scheduling/coordinating training with other units