Jennie Polizzi
@jenniepolizzi
Clinical psychologist and licensed counselor specializing in trauma-informed supervision and behavioral health leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am a licensed professional counselor and PhD candidate in Counseling Education and Supervision with extensive clinical and leadership experience in outpatient behavioral health settings.
I have held progressive operational and clinical leadership roles — including COO, Clinical Director, Partner Director, and Clinical Supervisor — overseeing training, policies, supervision of interns/residents, large caseloads, and community outreach.
I bring expertise in trauma-informed, multicultural, and evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, SFBT), SOP/P&P development, crisis management, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve service quality and expand community impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Operating Officer
Virginia Center for Psychological Services
Nov 2025 - Present (3 months)
Appointed COO and Clinical Director overseeing operations, clinical quality, and strategic growth initiatives for the practice; implemented SOPs and leadership strategies to improve team functioning and service delivery.
Chief Executive Officer
Expert Counseling and Associates
Nov 2025 - Present (3 months)
Serves as CEO responsible for organizational leadership, business development, and clinical service oversight to expand practice offerings and community engagement.
Partner Director & COO
Woodbridge Therapy Group
Jul 2017 - Feb 2025 (7 years 7 months)
Promoted to Partner Director and COO; led clinical supervision, operations, intern/resident training, SOP and P&P development, and advocacy/outreach while managing a 40–50 weekly outpatient caseload.
Clinical Director & COO
Prince William Family Counseling
Jul 2017 - Feb 2025 (7 years 7 months)
Served as Assistant Clinical Director and COO partnering on outpatient operations, supervision, policy implementation, and expansion planning to improve clinical quality and staff retention.
Supportive Living Services Clinician
Prince William County Community Service Board
Jun 2019 - Feb 2020 (8 months)
Provided assessments, treatment planning, and crisis support for SLS clients; coordinated care with community providers and maintained HIPAA‑compliant documentation.
Outpatient Provider & Business Manager
Evergreen Behavioral Health Services
Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 (5 months)
Managed outpatient offices and delivered individual, couples, family, and group therapy while overseeing clinic operations and staff across Fairfax and Manassas locations.
Mental Health Coordinator
Northern Virginia Family Services
Oct 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Coordinated mental health services for Early Head Start and Head Start regions, conducted developmental assessments, provided psychoeducation, and managed referrals and training for staff and families.
Family Service Worker Associate
Prince William County DSS
Aug 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 4 months)
Delivered prevention services, managed caseloads, prepared outreach materials, attended court, and assisted with family support and resource linkage.
QMHP‑C Clinician
Family Insight
Apr 2017 - Oct 2017 (6 months)
Provided clinical services to clients with severe and complex needs, developed court‑ready documentation, and created trainings on development and coping strategies.
QMHP‑C Clinician
National Counseling Group
Jan 2017 - Apr 2017 (3 months)
Conducted assessments and interventions for high‑risk clients, completed court‑presentable documentation, and provided parent coaching and resource coordination.
Benefits Worker (Medicaid/SNAP/TANF)
Prince William County DSS
Jul 2012 - Aug 2015 (3 years 1 month)
Processed Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF applications and renewals as part of change management, handled high‑volume caseloads, and provided exceptional customer service.
Telecommunicator / VCIN‑NCIC Operator
Prince William County Telecommunications Center
Mar 2011 - Jul 2012 (1 year 4 months)
Operated 911 and non‑emergency dispatch systems, managed VCIN/NCIC validations and warrant entries, and coordinated emergency responses under high‑pressure conditions.
Lead Teacher
Compass School
Jul 2007 - Mar 2011 (3 years 8 months)
Planned and delivered classroom curricula, supervised assistants, maintained child progress documentation, and engaged families in enrichment and community activities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Capella University
Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Activities and societies: Received financial scholarship (10/2018); completed practicum and internships (07/2017-06/2018).
Completed a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with practicum and internships completed as part of program requirements.
Capella University
Certificate, Mental Health Sciences
Completed a Certificate in Mental Health Sciences.
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology focusing on foundational psychological theories and practice.
Northern Virginia Community College
Associate of Arts, Social Sciences (History emphasis)
Completed an Associate degree in Social Sciences with an emphasis in History.
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