Jenny Ryerson, MSW, LCSW

Experience

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  Erwin Middle School

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  School Social Worker-Intern

  My job experience includes a one year internship at Erwin Middle School in Salisbury, NC where I worked with middle school students and their families. Some of the challenges student’s faced were: hunger, lack of adequate clothing, lack of school supplies, challenges with peers, bullying, domestic violence from caregivers, substance abuse with caregivers or the students themselves, sexual molestation from caregivers, and academic problems.During my time at this internship I was nominated and presented an award for 1st year MSW Student of The Year Award. Show less

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  University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  May 2013 - May 2014

  Office of Disability Services Intern

  I completed a one year internship at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the Office of Disability Services. I reviewed medical documentation to determine if students who were seeking services were eligible. I also saw students as they registered with our office and determined what accommodations they were eligible for. I participated in Resource Fairs, freshman orientations, and our Student Advisory Board (SAB) where we conducedt presentations within classrooms to educate others about disabilities and the services our office provides. I also worked closely with veterans who had returned home from a tour of duty if they were approved for our services. Show less

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  Turning Point Family Services

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2017

  As a school based therapist I work within the schools in Iredell and Mecklenburg county. Within Iredell county I work within a self-contained classroom for elementary students who have mental health/behavioral challenges. In this setting one of my responsibilities is to hold group sessions where the clients work on social skills, team building, empathy, respect, responsibility, and perseverance. Also during the week I hold individual sessions where each client is able to work on set goals that have been identified based off their Comprehensive Clinical Assessment. Within the Mecklenburg County school I have been assigned I work with students one on one to help enhance their mental health stability. Students work on set goals that have been identified based off of their Comprehensive Clinical Assessment. Students who have been identified by school staff as needing assistance are referred to me for services. Instead of having the clients come to my office outside of school, I bring my services to the students while in school. The ability to be able to serve students within the school has allowed the students to have the mental health access that otherwise they may not have due to transportation and parent work schedules. Show less Coordinates and oversees the initial and ongoing activities developed based off of the client's assessment • Conducting and monitoring Child and Family Team (CFT) to ensure the Personalized Care Plan (PCP) is being adhered to • Completing the initial development and ongoing revision of the PCP and ensuring its implementation • Consulting with community resources to ensure a wrap around approach for services is being implemented • Ensuring linkage to the most clinically appropriate and effective services including arranging for psychological and psychiatric evaluations • Providing and coordinating behavioral health services and other interventions for the youth or other family members with other licensed professionals and Child and Family Team members. • Monitoring and documenting the status of the recipient’s progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions outlined in the Person Centered Plan. I just began my year long training in TFCBT taught by Duke staff. Show less

  • School based therapist

    Feb 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Turning Point- Licensed Professional- Intensive In-home Therapist

    Feb 2015 - Oct 2015
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  Mecklenburg County DSS

  Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

  Senior Social Worker

  Respond to reports of abuse, neglect, and/or dependency of children. Once arrived at the location in question, I assess all children within the residence to ascertain if they are safe and develop safety plans for the immediate prevention of abuse/neglect/dependency and I also help the family develop plans to prevent any future abuse/neglect/ or dependency. Depending on the circumstances the family may be provided recommendations of services to help support the family or the family may be referred to other services within DSS. Show less

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  Turning Point

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2019

  Director Of Community Services

  Oversee the Intensive In-Home team (IIH) program offered by Turning Point. There are five 3 member teams which work over Iredell, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union county. Within my role, I ensure that teams are meeting productivity, working with families in a wrap around approach, and mandated deadlines are met.

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  Clinicians of Mecklenburg

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2020

  Clinical Director/Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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  Able To

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

  Mental Health Therapist
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  Telemynd

  Jan 2021 - now

  ISP (Intensive Support Program) is a 8–12-week intensive mental health support program delivered virtually for patients who are having passive suicidal thoughts. This program allows patients to receive a higher volume of mental health care assistance for a time.

  • ISP Outpatient Therapist

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Outpatient Therapist

    Jan 2021 - now