Jennifer Dunn, LCSW

Jennifer Dunn, LCSW has over 17 years of experience in the field of social work and counseling. Currently, they work as a School Based Therapist-Team Lead at Mercy Community Healthcare, providing mental health counseling to students in the Franklin Special School district. Jennifer'sresponsibilities include individual and group counseling, education for parents and families, and coordination of goals and strategies with school personnel.

Prior to their current role, Jennifer worked as the Director of Social Work at Willowbrook Home Healthcare for over 13 years. In this position, they provided mental health counseling to patients coping with various challenges, such as illness, grief, and depression. Additionally, they assisted families in accessing community resources and provided education on long-range planning, insurance coverage, and advocacy for those struggling to access care.

Before working at Willowbrook, Jennifer worked at Psychiatric Solutions, Inc., specifically at the Bridges Psychiatric In-patient hospital. Here, they conducted psychosocial assessments, developed treatment plans, and provided group counseling sessions for new patients. Jennifer also facilitated family counseling groups and offered support and education on psychiatric diseases.

Jennifer's career began as a masters level intern at Project GRAD USA, where they completed an internship at South Knox Elementary. Jennifer assisted with behavior modification and tutoring groups to promote school involvement and advancement. Additionally, they provided individual counseling to students facing various issues, such as depression and complicated family dynamics, impacting their success in a school setting.

Overall, Jennifer Dunn, LCSW has a diverse background in mental health counseling, with a focus on working with students, patients, and families in various settings.

Jennifer Dunn earned a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, from 2000 to 2005. Jennifer'sfield of study focused on Social Work.