Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Jessica Delapenha

Manassas City DSS & Prince William DSS
Bristow
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisee Therapist

3 Months
Virginia Telemental Health Initiative | 08.2026 - Current
  • Provide individual therapy to uninsured, underinsured, and non-English-speaking clients using a culturally responsive, person-centered approach.
  • Conduct clinical assessments, including C-SSRS, PHQ-2, PHQ-9, and GAD-7, to evaluate risk and monitor treatment progress.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and revise plans based on progress and changing needs.
  • Utilize CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to address anxiety, depression, and other DSM-5 diagnoses.
  • Maintain timely and accurate EHR documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and medication updates.

Child Protective Services Worker (Family Service Specialist II)

2 Years 3 Months
Manassas City DSS & Prince William DSS | 08.2024 - Current
  • Provide case management and prevention services to children, youth, and families experiencing mental health, substance use, developmental, and co-occurring concerns.
  • Use Motivational Interviewing and culturally responsive communication to engage families and support individualized service planning.
  • Conduct safety, risk, and crisis assessments and coordinate referrals to Emergency Services and Same Day Access for stabilization.
  • Collaborate with families to develop service plans addressing the needs and goals of children and youth.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, service plans, consent forms, and case activities.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, community providers, and allied professionals to coordinate services and support youth and families.
  • Prepare case documentation and provide updates to Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and other professionals.

Resident Case Manager

7 Months
Virginia Women and Family Support Center | 01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Delivered case management services to children and families with developmental disabilities, substance use disorder (SUD), and non-english speaking clients, ensuring tailored support for diverse needs.
  • Provided stabilization-focused case management to children and adults experiencing housing instability and complex psychosocial needs.
  • Maintained organized documentation to track client participation, progress, and achievement.
  • Connected clients and families with appropriate community resources and support services.

Intern Therapist

8 Months
Act Now For Mental Health | 08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided supervised individual therapy to adults experiencing mental health and co-occurring disorders under the direction of an LCSW.
  • Conducted intake, mental health, and substance use assessments to evaluate clinical needs and risk.
  • Utilized DSM-5 criteria under supervision to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Developed and revised individualized treatment plans to address client goals and monitor progress.
  • Provided individual counseling and crisis intervention using CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
  • Coordinated clinical referrals and community resources to support continuity of care.

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Case (Family Service Specialist I)

1 Year 4 Months
Fauquier DSS | 08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Provided crisis intervention, safety planning, supportive services, and referrals to children, adults, and families experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault.
  • Managed a caseload of 15–20 crisis clients and families while assessing risk and developing individualized service plans.
  • Provided crisis hotline coverage and connected clients with emergency, medical, behavioral health, and community resources.
  • Collaborated with community organizations, medical providers, law enforcement, state agencies, and court system to coordinate victim services.
  • Facilitated weekly psychoeducational groups for adults and children focused on healthy relationships and domestic violence.
  • Presented Teen Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault prevention programming to 400+ high school students.

Education

Master of Social Work

SALISBURY UNIVERSITY | 12.2024

Advanced Standing Specialized Track

Bachelor of Social Work

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | 05.2022

Skills

Clinical Assessment & Risk Assessment
Individual Therapy (CBT
DBT & MI)
Psychoeducational Group Facilitation
Crisis Intervention
Treatment Planning & Case Management

Certification

Supervisee in Social Work, Virginia Board of Social Work Registration Number: 0906017858

FAMSC4027: Motivational Interviewing, Virginia Department of Social Services - 30 hrs

Timeline

Supervisee Therapist

Virginia Telemental Health Initiative
08.2026 - CurrentRead More

Child Protective Services Worker (Family Service Specialist II)

Manassas City DSS & Prince William DSS
08.2024 - CurrentRead More

Resident Case Manager

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
01.2024 - 08.2024Read More

Intern Therapist

Act Now For Mental Health
08.2023 - 04.2024Read More

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Case (Family Service Specialist I)

Fauquier DSS
08.2022 - 12.2023Read More

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Social Work
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SALISBURY UNIVERSITY

Master of Social Work
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Jessica Delapenha