Jessica Herrera

I am a MH clinician, and have been working in ORR for a little over a year now. 

 May 2021- Present
Mental Health Clinician- BCFS ORR Operations- Carrizo Springs, Texas
As a clinician with ORR I conduct UAC and Risk assessments to unaccompanied minors. I also provide
emotional support and interventions to help the unaccompanied minors cope during the reunification
process. Individual and group sessions are also provided to ensure the minors well-being and assess current
functioning. I develop individualized safety plans for the tender age. I also administer the ColumbiaSuicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) for at risk minors and develop avoid self-harm contracts if
necessary.
NOVEMBER 2019- May 2021
EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST/ SERVICE COORDINATOR – EASTERSEALS-RGV
Job Description: As an Early intervention specialist I conduct initial evaluations using the Battelle Developmental
Inventory and the Hawaii Early Learning Profile. I develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) based on the
child and family’s needs. I follow the Coaching Model to help the parents implement strategies in their daily activities
to help their child’s development. As a service coordinator I help families by providing them with developmental
information as well as community resources. I keep child information up to date including consents for specialists and
medical referrals while also conducting 6-month reviews, periodic reviews, transition planning and annual evaluations.
AUGUST 2019- TO JULY 2020
STUDENT INTERN- MUJERES UNIDAS
Co-facilitate the Batterer intervention and prevention program (BIPP) group meetings
Job Description: As a Student intern in Mujeres Unidas I assisted by conducting intakes and co-facilitating the Batterer
Intervention and Prevention Program group meetings. I also facilitated the Anger management evening groups using
the Anger Management and Substance abuse and Mental Health Clients; a Cognitive Behavior Therapy manual.
FEBRUARY 2018 – TO NOVEMBER 2019
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT- EDINBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description: As a Special education teacher assistant, I worked with the teacher by assisting in developing lesson
plans, modified assignments when needed and monitored organization. I made sure the environment was safe for our
students and assist their care needs. 

MAY 2021 Masters of Science in Social work, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley DECEMBER 2016 Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services, The University of Texas- Pan American MAY 2014 Associate of Science in Biology, South Texas College MAY 2014 High School Diploma, PSJA T-STEM Early College High School