Jennifer McCormick
Harrisburg
Summary
Behavioral health professional with proven track record of effectively supporting patient mental health through therapeutic strategies. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to dynamic situations. Skilled in patient assessment and intervention techniques, with focus on achieving positive outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
06.2021 - Current
- Delivered a variety of mental health treatment modalities
- Lead Psycho-educational groups
- Utilized clinical judgement based on unit population and age specific needs
- Routinely assists patients with ADLs including bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients
- Proficient in obtaining and documenting vital signs and weights
- Assist core nursing staff with bladder scans, EKG, IVs, and documenting I/Os
Kindergarten Teacher
Kindercare Learning Center
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Educated kindergarten age children in collaboration with Kindercare Kindergarten Curriculum and Pennsylvania State Kindergarten Standards
Administrative Consultant
Women in Housing and Finance Pennsylvania
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted the organization with administrative duties such as e-mailing new members, checking in with current members, assisting with organization of events, among other duties
Receptionist
Studio 619
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Greet members guests entering the studio, assist with class check ins and retail purchases, and light housekeeping duties
Community Outreach Coordinator
Pa Racehorse Rehoming, Rehabilitation, and Rescue
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Organize fundraising events and request donations for the rescue
- Create and maintain spreadsheets of current fundraising activities, oversee the committee members for events to ensure it runs smoothly
Child Care Provider
Omni Fitness
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Monitored social interaction and behavior between clients children
- Provided activities for children while parents participated in fitness classes
Maitre D
Park Inn by Radisson
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted the Wedding Coordinator with day of preparations for wedding celebrations
- In charge of overseeing personnel involved in the wedding celebration such as wait staff and DJ
- Responsible for making sure the event ran smoothly, timely, and according to plan
Lead Program Specialist
NHS Human Services
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Implement individualized treatments plans as developed by Clinical Coordinator for children in the Stepping Stones Program
- Increase children’s competencies in target skills as written in the Stepping Stones Program Description
- Perform daily documentation of each child’s progress
- Provide each child’s family daily documentation through daily performance checklists shared with the family after each day of their child’s attendance
Therapeutic Staff Support
NHS Human Services
04.2011 - 06.2014
- Experience included implementation of specific interventions to stabilize the child or adolescent, lending support family efforts to stabilize the child or adolescent and to promote developmentally and/or age appropriate behavior
- Model intervention techniques for members of the treatment team for the transfer of skills which allows for successful discharge of services
Web Analytics Specialist
Wolters Kluwer
02.2013 - 12.2013
- Utilized Google Analytics and Adobe Marketing Cloud to compile data and prepare detailed reports
Business Analyst
United Concordia
09.2013 - 11.2013
- Assisted with the testing and analysis of various websites pertaining to the healthcare reform
- Created and maintained spreadsheets for testing defects
- Implemented test scenarios and logged results in appropriate files
Therapeutic Staff Support
Keystone Human Services
02.2010 - 03.2011
- Experience included implementation of specific interventions to stabilize the child or adolescent, lending support family efforts to stabilize the child or adolescent and to promote developmentally and/or age appropriate behavior
- Model intervention techniques for members of the treatment team for the transfer of skills which allows for successful discharge of services
Social Services Intern
The Family Tree
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Experience included observing a teenage parents class, working on a research project involving child abuse and academic achievement, and going to fairs to educate the public about child abuse and neglect under the supervision of Ms
- Stephanie Jacobs
Teacher’s Assistant
Summit Park Elementary
09.2009 - 11.2009
- Experience included observing children whose parents dropped them off at school early and encouraged age-appropriate social interactions
Research Assistant
Stevenson University
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Experience included conducting data using surveys, conducting a literature review, and writing a research paper under the direction of Dr
- Jeffery Elliott
Teacher’s Aid
Bright Beginnings Child Care
05.2004 - 12.2006
- Experience included teaching one and two year olds the alphabet, numbers, days of the week, months of the year, and other cognitive skills under the direction of Miss Jessica Fasick
Education
Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Harrisburg01-2027
B.S. - Psychology
Stevenson University
Stevenson, Maryland01.2009
Diploma -
Oxford Area High School
Oxford, Pennsylvania01.2006
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Office administration
- Organization skills
- Exceptional communication
- Skill development
- Strong teamwork
- Patience and empathy
Certification
- AHA BLS
- Crisis Prevention Interventions
Campus Activities And Leadership
- Martin Luther King Day of Service – Volunteered at local YMCA.
- Earth Day Cleanup – Cleaned up main streets in Oxford and planted flowers.
- Helping Hands Club – participated in Earth Day Cleanup.
- Graduation Project – Organized a fundraiser and planted trees for students who passed away while in high school.
- Psychology Club – Assisted in organization of fundraisers.
- PPI Education Committee – Collaborated on redesigning Preceptor Program, organized training opportunities for fellow staff.
- PPI Wellness Committee – Collaborated on opportunities for staff to maintain healthy work/life balance.
Honors And Awards
- Honor Roll, Oxford High School, 06/2006
- Who’s Who Among High School Students, 06/2006
- Certificate for Volunteerism, 06/2009
- Who’s Who Among College Students, 06/2012
- NHS Staff Appreciation Award, 11/2012
- NHS Employee of the Month, 07/2013
- PPI High – Performer Recognition, 09/2022
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
06.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Kindercare Learning Center
12.2019 - 01.2020
Administrative Consultant
Women in Housing and Finance Pennsylvania
01.2018 - 01.2019
Receptionist
Studio 619
01.2018 - 11.2018
Community Outreach Coordinator
Pa Racehorse Rehoming, Rehabilitation, and Rescue
09.2016 - 06.2017
Child Care Provider
Omni Fitness
09.2015 - 04.2016
Business Analyst
United Concordia
09.2013 - 11.2013
Web Analytics Specialist
Wolters Kluwer
02.2013 - 12.2013
Maitre D
Park Inn by Radisson
01.2013 - 06.2014
Lead Program Specialist
NHS Human Services
06.2012 - 06.2014
Therapeutic Staff Support
NHS Human Services
04.2011 - 06.2014
Therapeutic Staff Support
Keystone Human Services
02.2010 - 03.2011
Teacher’s Assistant
Summit Park Elementary
09.2009 - 11.2009
Social Services Intern
The Family Tree
08.2009 - 12.2009
Research Assistant
Stevenson University
08.2008 - 12.2008
Teacher’s Aid
Bright Beginnings Child Care
05.2004 - 12.2006
Diploma -
Oxford Area High School
Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
B.S. - Psychology
Stevenson University
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