Jennifer Cervantes, LCSW-S
Social Worker, Med, Sr
Positions
- Social Worker, Med, Sr
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Pediatrics-Developmental
ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ of Medicine
Houston, TX, US
Addresses
- TCH-Stadium Drive (Clinic)
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Room: TXCS-1st floor
Houston, TX, 77030
United States
Education
- MSW from University of Texas at Arlington
- Arlington, Texas, United States
- Direct Practice with Children and Families
- BA from University of Houston Clear Lake
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Social Work
Certifications
- LCSW-S- Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor
- State of Texas
Honors & Awards
- Early Career Achievement Award
- University of Houston Clear Lake (09/2023 - 09/2023)
- Latino/x Social Worker of the Year
- Latino Social Workers of Greater Houston (06/2021 - 06/2021)
- Field Instructor of the Year
- University of Houston Clear Lake (05/2019 - 05/2019)
Professional Statement
Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor (LCSW-S) and Assistant Professor. She has over 15 years of experience in various healthcare roles within the Texas Medical Center and has worked locally in school social work, foster care, adoption, and with various community based non-profit organizations. Her areas of interest and expertise include positive behavior management, trauma-informed care, program development, and process reform/research to address disparities in mental healthcare for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In addition to her clinical practice, she teaches community professionals, medical learners, and families about strengths-based and family centered care, community resources and services, and effective advocacy strategies on a local, state, and national level.
Websites
Selected Publications
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Cervantes, J, Wallace, J, Kennelly-Helms, A, Diekroger, B, Fogler, J.. " " Journal of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics. 2024 Apr ; 45 (2) : e181-e184.
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Godwin DL, Cervantes J, Torres JY, Ostermaier KK, Berry LN, Voigt RG.. " " Journal of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.. 2022 Dec ; 43 (9) : 540-544.
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Godwin D, Dempsey J, Cervantes J, Smith J, Voigt R.. " " Journal of Health & Social Work. 2021 Dec ; 12 (12)
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Memberships
- Society for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics
- Advocacy Committee Co-Chair
Skills
- Pediatric Developmental Disabilities
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