Jordan M. Feigal, MS, LMHC

Education

Master of Science: Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, June 2005
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, with Distinction, May 1999

St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN

Professional Counseling Experience

Private Practice, Bellingham, WA

• February 2008 Joined Freedman & Associates August 2008 to present
• Provide assessments and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families, utilizing a client-centered approach while incorporating elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, guided imagery, play therapy, and family systems techniques depending on each client’s wants and needs 

 

 

Compass Health-Skagit, Mt. Vernon, WA
Designated Mental Health Professional/Designated Crisis Responder (DMHP/DCR)

• May 2008 to present
• Provide emergency mental health and chemical dependency treatment services as requested from various community entities
• Responsibilities include: Conduct emergency mental health and chemical dependency assessments, including evaluations for voluntary and involuntary psychiatric hospitalization; provide crisis counseling appointments; provide Mental Health Court Liaison services as needed; provide court testimony as needed

Catholic Community Services, Bellingham, WA
Assessment Specialist

• May 2008 to present, “on-call” basis
• Provide mental health assessments for children and adolescents on an on-call basis depending on the needs of the agency 

 

 

Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic (WCPC),  Bellingham, WA
Designated Mental Health Professional/Designated Crisis Responder (DMHP/DCR) 

• October 2007 to present, currently “on-call” status
• See previous DMHP/DCR description for job details 

 

 

Clinician III, Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS)

• January 2006 to October 2007
• Provided mental health assessments for adults, adolescents, and children
• Provided on-going individual psychotherapy and case management for young adults, adolescents, children, and families
• Responsibilities included: Developed and worked toward constructive and attainable treatment and life goals with clients; collaborated with other service providers and natural supports as needed; developed crisis plans with clients and their natural supports 

 

 

Clinician II

• August 2005 to January 2006
• Provided same services as noted in Clinician III description, excluding assessments
• Promoted to Clinician III after Child Mental Health Specialist recognition

Children and Family Services, Compass Health-Skagit, Mt. Vernon, WA
Clinician II

• March 2005 to August 2005
• Provided on-going individual psychotherapy for adolescents, children, and families
• Responsibilities included: Developed and worked toward constructive and attainable treatment goals with clients; collaborated with other service providers and natural supports as needed; developed crisis plans with clients and their natural supports
• Completed job duties in conjunction with Crisis Response Clinician duties listed below 

 

 

 

 

Clinician II: Crisis Response Clinician

• November 2004 to August 2005
• Assessed and counseled adolescents, children, and their natural supports in crisis via hospital and school outreach visits, phone consultations, and next-day in-office crisis appointments
• Responsibilities included: Assisted clients and their natural supports in forming safety strategies and in developing appropriate plans for on-going mental health care; made appropriate referrals and advocated for clients when needed; provided follow-up care when needed  

 

 

University Counseling Center, Western Washington University (WWU), Bellingham, WA
Counselor/Graduate Intern

• September 2003 to June 2004
• Provided on-going individual psychotherapy to college students
• Responsibilities included: Developed and worked toward constructive and attainable treatment and life goals with clients; co-facilitated a Handling Emotions group; collaborated with natural supports and student resources on and off campus; advocated for clients; maintained client files 

 

 

Psychology Department's Graduate Training Clinic, WWU, Bellingham, WA
Counselor/Graduate Intern

• January 2003 to June 2003
• Conducted mental health assessments and on-going psychotherapy for individuals, families, and couples
• Responsibilities included: Developed constructive and attainable treatment goals with clients; advocated for clients; made appropriate referrals; maintained client files

 

 

Spencer House (Bush Memorial Children's Services), Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, St. Paul, MN
Primary Care Counselor/Building Coordinator 

• June 2000 to March 2001
• Spencer House is a residential treatment home for up to 12 boys ages 9-14 years old with Emotional/Behavioral Disorder diagnoses
• Responsibilities included: Conducted monthly safety inspection of building; monitored and reordered household and hygiene supply inventories and medication inventories; monitored and updated resident files as needed; shared on-call duties with staff supervisor
• Trained and assisted Primary Care Counselors in the responsibilities listed below 

 

 

Primary Care Counselor

• August 1999 to June 2000
• Responsibilities included: Analyzed residents’ behavior and implemented behavior modification programs; cared for and guided residents in their daily functioning and life skill building; developed and conducted daily group activities; provided quarterly updates of residents for social workers
• Promoted to Primary Care Counselor/Building Coordinator June 2000 

 

 

Instructional Experience

Psychology Department, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Teaching Assistant: Psychology 301: Research Methods

• Fall, Spring, and Summer Quarters 2002-2003 school year
• Taught a weekly lab to undergraduate students; assisted students during office hours; graded homework assignments and term papers

Licensure and Certification

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Washington # LH00011099
Child Mental Health Specialist

 

 

 

 

 

References available upon request