Penny Jacobsen
Taconite
Summary
Empathetic Psychotherapist with a six-year history working with adults and children 5 and older. Proven ability to build client rapport and facilitate growth. Experienced facilitating individual and family therapy.
Legal professional with strong focus on administrative and clerical support in fast-paced environments. Skilled in managing legal documents, coordinating schedules, and maintaining confidentiality. Team-oriented, adaptable, and driven by results. Known for reliability and effective communication, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant
Dimich Law Office
Grand Rapids, MN
- Coordinated correspondence between attorneys and clients for active cases and other matters.
- Helped draft, edit and transmit legal documentation such as motions and letters.
- Inventoried and managed office supplies to keep team efficient and on-task.
- Managed high volume of phone calls and coordinated well-organized appointment schedules.
- Supported attorneys in multiple practice groups with clerical and bookkeeping needs.
- Organized and prioritized case loads.
- Assisted in preparing legal documents and correspondence for client cases.
- Managed calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings for attorneys.
- Maintained organized filing systems for case files and legal records.
- Communicated with clients to provide updates and gather necessary information.
- Drafted and proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Implemented office procedures to enhance workflow efficiency within the team.
- Supported multiple attorneys simultaneously by efficiently prioritizing tasks according to urgency or deadline requirements.
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
Mental Health Therapist
Sagent Behavioral Health
Grand Rapids, MN
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to address diverse mental health issues.
- Developed tailored treatment plans in collaboration with clients to ensure personalized care.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client coping strategies.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted interventions as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive client care approaches.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during high-stress situations to ensure safety.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
Mental Health Therapist
Compass North Psychological Services
Grand Rapids, MN
03.2019 - Current
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Worked closely with parents and teachers, and other agencies to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
- Met with numerous clients weekly while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and treatment plans, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
- Maintained all necessary documents for compliance of licensure.
- Director of Community Relations in marketing all business activities.
- Part of the Leadership Team to develop and maintain business decisions for all other employees.
Mental Health Therapist
Stenlund Psychological Services
Grand Rapids, MN
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Worked closely with parents, teachers, and other agencies to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Met with numerous clients weekly while maintaining all notes and documents necessary for compliance.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and treatment plans, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2012
Associate of Arts - General
Hibbing Community College
Hibbing, MN05-1995
High School Diploma - undefined
Grand Rapids Senior High School
Grand Rapids, MN05-1991
Skills
- Safety and risk assessments
- Tracking client progress
- Patient evaluation
- Developing relationships
- Confidential records
- Client goal planning
- Extensive DSM-IV knowledge
- Clinical Documentation
- Office administration
- File management
- Calendar management
- Court filings
- Legal documentation and reporting
- Administrative support
- Fast learner
- Client communication
- Document preparation
Certification
- Certified Public Speaker
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Sagent Behavioral Health
01.2024 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Compass North Psychological Services
03.2019 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Stenlund Psychological Services
09.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Capella University
Associate of Arts - General
Hibbing Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Grand Rapids Senior High School
Legal Administrative Assistant
Dimich Law Office
Master of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Activities and Honors
As the Community Relations Director I was responsible for collaborating with other business in the area for continuum of care and being involved in our community. I set up and coordinated volunteer days, mental health booths at the Itasca County Fair, Children's Fair, and Community Connect.