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Portrait of Jessie Thompson

Honor Society® member

Jessie Thompson

Counselor at University of Denver Counseling Clinic

  • University of Denver
  • counseling psychology
  • Class of 2017
  • Thornton, Colorado

Member since January 2016

Education

  • University of Denver

    Counseling/Addictions Specialization

    2015 – 2017

  • Metropolitan State University

    Psychology/Integrative Therapeutic Practices

    2008 – 2014

Honors and awards

  • Minority Youth Fellowship

    Scholarship award from NAADAC to train and work as a mentor with transitional age minority youth

  • citizenship award

    For rescuing a boy from drowning

Goals and interests

Career goal

Working with adults and youth who suffer from a mental health condition or a substance use disorder in a community mental health center.

Graduate school interests

I am currently in my Masters Program and will be graduating June 09, 2017. I am considering continuing on for my education in a doctorate program after I graduate.

Outside the classroom

I love to swim, go hiking, do yoga, and travel around the world to experience different cultures.

Experience

  • Counselor

    University of Denver Counseling Clinic

    Jan 2017 – Jun 2017

  • Access Intake Clinical Intern

    Jefferson Center of Mental Health

    Sep 2016 – Jun 2017

  • Addiction Technician II

    Arapahoe House

    Jun 2016 – Nov 2017

  • Intern

    Creative Treatment Options

    Dec 2015 – Aug 2016

  • Intern

    Turning Point Mental Health Services

    Jan 2014 – Jun 2014

  • Client Care Aid

    Wheat Ridge Regional Center, Mental Health/Disability Services

    Jul 2012 – Mar 2016

  • Student Support

    Karis Community, Mental Health Services

    Feb 2012 – May 2012

Volunteering

  • Client Service Provider

    Project Homeless Connect 14

    Nov 2014

  • Provider Support

    Project Homeless Connect 13

    Nov 2013

  • General Volunteer

    Project Angel Heart

    Apr 2013

  • Ambassador

    Phoenix Center at Auraria

    Aug 2012 – Jan 2015

  • Food Server

    Denver Rescue Mission

    Mar 2012 – Nov 2013

  • Floor Host

    Good Samaritan Hospital

    Mar 2012 – Nov 2012

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

Additional information