1. Jennifer VothJennifer Voth, LCP, LCAC, LCP, LCAC
114. N. Sheridan, Wichita Ks 27203114. N. Sheridan, Wichita Ks 27203
(316) 772-0765(316) 772-0765
vothfreespirit@yahoo.com
Experienced multi-skilled Psychologist with excellent
communication skills and ability to work with a diverse
population.
Education
Master’s of Science -Clinical Psychology, May 2001
Fort Hays State University. Hays, KS
GPA: 4.0 on 4.0 scale
Bachelors of Art in Psychology, December 1998
Washburn University. Topeka, KS
GPA: 3.94 on 4.0 scale
Graduate Summa Cum Laude
License/Certification:
LCP- Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist through the BSRB (LCP318)
LCAC- Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor through the BSRB (LCAC246)
Strengthening Families Parenting Class Certified Instructor
Certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR
Professional Experience
Intensive In-Home Clinical Therapist/Case manager, September 3,
2013-present.
St. Francis Community Services Family Preservation. Salary: $42,500
starting ; $43,775 + bonus current
Provide intensive clinical mental health services in the home, schools,
and community for individuals and families. Complete Clinical Mental
Health Assessments, drug/alcohol screens, and variety of intake
assessments covering developmental needs, physical needs, family
dynamics, and mental health. Provide individual, couple, and family
therapy. Cognitive –Behavioral skills for Addiction Clients. Provide
parenting skill education and Strengthening Families curriculum.
Provide referrals to community resources. Collaborative work with DCF,
Law Enforcement, court professionals, schools, and other community
agencies. Maintain treatment plans and clinical documentation.
Complete ongoing assessments, progress reports to DCF, and court
2. reports. Attend court to provide information and recommendations on
court involved cases. Supervise support worker. On call 24 hrs/day to
assist in emergencies and crisis stabilization.
Family Specialist (In home clinical therapist/caseworker), December
22, 2006- August 31, 2013 (PRN there after)
DCCCA Family Preservation Services, Wichita, Ks
Salary $34, 500 starting $42,436.42 ending
Provide case management and therapeutic services to individuals and
families to help improve their functioning and assist healthy family
environments. This includes addressing drug/alcohol abuse, domestic
violence, Cognitive Behavioral interventions, and behavior modification.
Completing Family assessments, Mental health assessments, Treatment
planning, Medicaid assessments/documentation, clinical case
documentation, substance abuse screens, and UA’s. Completing court
reports, attending, and participating in court pertaining to clients. Lead
Strengthening Families Parenting classes for parents and children.
Collaborative working with DCF, Law Enforcement, CMHC’s, District
Attorney Office, and court staff to address and ensure the safety and
wellbeing of the children and families. Working with and referrals to
community churches and agencies to assist the families. 24 hour on call
availability for clients to assist in crisis and emergencies. Supervised
WSU Graduate Student in the field.
Licensed Masters Level Clinical Psychotherapist (LCP), June 18,
2001- December 16, 2006
Family Consultation Service, Wichita, Ks.
Left due to lay offs as a result of financial problems in the agency. Final
salary: $36,500 base
Provide individual, family, and group therapy for a variety of clientele.
Focus of treatment issues included: mood disorders; abuse, therapy
with foster care children and their families; behavior problems and
behavior modification; psychosocial skills; psychological evaluations; and
sexual offender treatment. Duties include case management skills;
clinical documentation including assessment and diagnosis, progress
notes, and treatment planning; contact and collaboration with other
community agencies; court testimony and reports; and hospital and level
6 screens. Leading sexual offender Treatment Groups for adults and
Psychosocial Treatment Groups for children.
Youth Care Worker, November 2003-December 22, 2006
Options Youth Treatment Center, Wichita Ks
Supervise youth on the unit to ensure safety and adherence to structure.
Lead anger management and treatment groups. Provide one on one
counseling and intervention as needed. Medication dispensing. Complete
3. required documentation of medication, activities, and incidents.
Instructor of College Courses, January 2004-May 2005
Hutchinson Community College, Newton Branch
Instructing 3-hour course on Human Growth and Development, 3-hour
course on Abnormal Psychology, 1-hour workshop on stress
management, and 1-hour workshop on assertiveness training. Each
course included preparation, instruction, development of materials and
tests, and grading course work.
Clinical Psychology Intern Therapist, August 2000-May 2001
University Counseling Center, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
Maintain a case load of clients with a wide range of psychological
problems who are seen on a routine basis for counseling; maintain
progress notes and other documentation; present programs of various
sorts including test taking skills and anxiety workshops, stress
management workshops, and presentations on eating disorders and self-
esteem to students, faculty, and community groups; report to and
consult with the Clinical Coordinator and other staff; and administer
psychological testing.
Mental Health Worker, October 1998-July 1999
Park view Residential Treatment Center. Topeka, KS
Supervised the patients; maintained daily progress notes; consulted with
social workers, psychiatrists, and other staff regarding the patients’
treatment and progress; interacted with the patients’ family members to
help facilitate treatment; treatment planning; provided education and
enforcement of proper behavior; organized and lead therapeutic groups;
transported and supervised patients on therapeutic outings in the
community; and intervened patients using proper MANDT techniques
when necessary.
Youth Care Specialist, August -October 1998
KCSL. Emergency Youth Shelter. Topeka, KS
Responsibilities included direct supervision of youth; administering
behavioral management skills and use of the level system; providing
individual and group counseling to youth in crisis; monitoring
consumption of prescribed medications; ensuring youths' needs where
met; documenting daily behavior, processing required logs and reports;
and communicating youth's progress to social workers; treatment
planning; transported and supervised the youth on therapeutic outings.
Resident Manager, August 1999- May 2001
Custer Hall, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
Responsible for ensuring a safe and educational environment, enforcing
hall policies, assisting with administrative duties, organizing monthly
4. service projects, organizing monthly educational and social programs,
acting as a peer counselor and advisor, assisting residents in getting
needed services, working with security, maintaining weekly logs and
reports, and on call duty.
Resident Assistant, August 1995-January 1998
Resident Halls, Washburn University, Topeka, KS
Oversaw the resident halls; acted as a liaison between residents and
administration, served as peer counselor, organized group activities,
enforced rules and regulations, and prepared required reports.
Dietary Manager, 1994-1995
Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, Ks
Oversaw dietary office in evening. Planned patient special diets and
prepared trays. Oversaw the dietary line staff and responsible for the
activities of the dietary department in the evening.
5. Skills and Competencies
Ongoing CEU Training on a broad range of diagnostic and treatment issues
including the following: DSM V Diagnosis, Sexual Offender Treatment,
Substance Abuse/Addictions, Play Therapy, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Autistic
Disorders, Solution Focus Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational
Interviewing, Parenting Classes, Ethics, In Home Family Therapy, Medicaid
Billed Treatment and coding, and Court Reporting and testimony.
Understanding and experience in treatment of Dual Diagnosis, affective
disorders, behavior modification, sexual offender treatment (individual and
groups), addictions/treatment (individual and groups), eating disorders, family
dynamic conflict. Knowledge and experience in use of DSM-V and diagnosis of
mental and personality disorders. Experience in registration and Medicaid
billing. Knowledge and experience in treatment planning and clinical
documentation.
Experience in performing routine initial intakes of clients including Clinical
Mental Health Assessment and diagnosis of mental health disorders and Dual
Diagnosis, assessing for suicide risk, as well as assessment of family and
environmental dynamics contributing to presenting problems. Experienced in
working with other service providers and the use of proper referrals for other
services when necessary. SED determination. Prior experience completing
mental health hospitalization/Level V screens.
Excellent working relationship with Department of Children and Family
services (DCF), Community Churches, Schools, and Community Help Agencies.
High scores on DCF audits of cases worked. Exceeding in person contact hour
expectations with clients.
Education of and experience in proper administration and interpretation of
psychological testing instruments and assessment tools.
Experience with components of an accredited sexual offender treatment
program including protocol, leading sexual offender treatment groups, and
individual therapy.
Experience teaching Parenting Classes in the community, College Workshops,
and College level classes.
Excellent leadership, communication, listening, and problem solving skills.
Ability to remain calm and de-escalate clients in crisis. Ability to join and
empathize with clients.
6. Computer experience with Microsoft Word, electronic files, clinical
documentation, Email, Internet
Nutrition and dietary knowledge.
Personal Physical/Weight Training knowledge and experience, and nutrition
related to training goals.
Activities / Volunteer Work
Current/recent: Living Well Committee Member for DCCCA. Church
and Small Group events. St. Francis Community Services agency social
event participation. Weekly weight lifting and training program. National
Physique Committee (NPC) Member and participation in Competitions.
Participation in PMTO (Parent Management Training -Oregon model)
certification course currently.
Honors
Graduate School: Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society, Graduate
Psychology Departmental Award; Under Graduate School: President's
Honor Roll and Deans Honor Roll four consecutive years, Academic
Scholarship, Garvey Academic Competitive scholarship, American
Business Women’s Association Scholarship three years, Psi Chi National
Psychology Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society,
National Collegiate Student Government Award, National Deans List three
years, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
References: Happily furnished upon request.
7. Computer experience with Microsoft Word, electronic files, clinical
documentation, Email, Internet
Nutrition and dietary knowledge.
Personal Physical/Weight Training knowledge and experience, and nutrition
related to training goals.
Activities / Volunteer Work
Current/recent: Living Well Committee Member for DCCCA. Church
and Small Group events. St. Francis Community Services agency social
event participation. Weekly weight lifting and training program. National
Physique Committee (NPC) Member and participation in Competitions.
Participation in PMTO (Parent Management Training -Oregon model)
certification course currently.
Honors
Graduate School: Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society, Graduate
Psychology Departmental Award; Under Graduate School: President's
Honor Roll and Deans Honor Roll four consecutive years, Academic
Scholarship, Garvey Academic Competitive scholarship, American
Business Women’s Association Scholarship three years, Psi Chi National
Psychology Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society,
National Collegiate Student Government Award, National Deans List three
years, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
References: Happily furnished upon request.