1. Jennifer L. Jakosh
7574 Southland
Mentor-On-The-Lake, Ohio 44060
(440) 759-3774
Email: JJAKOSH.CITYMOL@GMAIL.COM
EXPERIENCE Crossroads - Mentor, Ohio
Sexual Behavior Team Jan 2012 to Current
• Responsible for the following core activities within the team:
o Assessing and treating victims, or perpetrator of sexualized crimes
o Assessing and treating children or adolescents who are displaying sexualized behaviors
o Treatment involves a comprehensive family approach through utilization of a Case manager
and Therapist, as well as additional providers and programs
o Offer education regarding normal or typical behaviors versus displays of at risk or more
severe behaviors
o Weekly team meetings for case consultations
o Continual reviews and trainings regarding behaviors and treatments that can be used to
assist in minimizing sexual behaviors.
Emergency Access and Triage Committee 2009 to Current
• Responsible for the following core activities within the committee
o Committee oversees and reviews proper procedures for client’s who are having mental
health issues to be able to access services in the event of an emergency
o Allowing the agency to run smoothly through the intake and assessment process
o Providing services in home if there are transportation or medical issues not allowing the
client to access the agency
o Coordinating services with other agencies in the community to allow for the best care and
treatment of the client and their families
Medicaid Utilization Coordinator Fall 2011 to Current
• Responsible for:
o Supervising and overseeing that clients receive the continued mental health services for
Partial hospitalization programming
Community psychiatric supportive treatment services
o Coordinate with internal financial representatives, department supervisor’s and directors to
problem solve and apply for additional mental health funding
o Collaborates with a individuals to problem solve solutions to mental health needs should
additional funding be denied
• Additional Responsibilities:
- Work with the contracted audit team regarding medical necessity and need for continued
services
2. Jennifer L. Jakosh
Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment Service Provider Fall 2011 to Current
• Responsible for:
o Providing home based and community based interventions for emotionally and behaviorally
challenged children and adolescents
o Providing symptom management, assistance in parenting options, behavior modification
techniques, introduction of social skills, anger management techniques, community
referrals, appropriate expression of emotions and continued family support
• Additional Responsibilities:
o On call services
o Coordination with educational settings, mental health facilities and juvenile court
collaboration, community partners
o Minimal transportation of clientele
City of Mentor-On-The-Lake
Council Women Feb 2012 – Dec 2015
• Responsible for the following core activities:
o Participated in overseeing the operations of the city
• Additional Responsibilities:
o Involvement in committees that allowed
Passing of ordinances
Decisions on city infrastructure
Reviewing of appropriations
Decision making regarding appropriation funds
EDUCATION
Ursuline College Pepper Pike, Ohio
Masters of Art Therapy Counseling 2001 - 2004
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology 1997 - 2001
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Am Vets Post 109 Ladies Auxiliary 2013 – Current
• McMinn Baseball Activities and Fundraising Coordinator 2007 – 2011
• Art Therapy Intern at Forbes House 2002 – 2004
• Art Therapy Intern At Center for Domestic Violence Summer 2003
• Clinical Art Therapy Work Rainbow Babies and Children 2001
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Focused and results-oriented work style
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and flexibility
• Ability to work in and understand diverse cultures
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Carelogic, MACIS, Ohio
Benefit Bank
• Extensive knowledge and work in the area of trauma and domestic violence
• Financial responsibility and accountability
3. • Training in Human and Labor Trafficking
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Member of Psy-Chi The American Psychology Association
• Mentor on the Lake City Council Vice President 2014, President of Council 2015
• Recognition from State of Ohio for dedication to service
• Treasurer and Third Vice for the Ladies AmVets Auxiliary post 109
• Mentor on the Lake 2016 Citizen of the year