Jennifer Burkett brings a variety of experience from different aspects of elder care to her role as Care Coordinator for the Life Care Planning Team. Jennifer received her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in Campbell and is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a focus on expressive arts and older adult mental health.
Life Care Planning, Merrill Lynch, May 2011, San Jose, CA
Guest Speaker / Instructor – Aging and Long Term Care, John F. Kennedy University, Campbell Campus 2010-2011
Didactic and Orientation Training Instructor, John F. Kennedy University, Sunnyvale Community Counseling Center 2006-2011
In addition to her experience as a Long Term Care Ombudsman for Santa Clara County, Jennifer also has experience as a Case Manager for two local non-profit agencies, a Social Services Coordinator for a local adult day program, and a Rehabilitation Aide for a Skilled Nursing Facility.
Jennifer is a member of the Elder Abuse Task Force of Santa Clara County and also volunteers for the Older Adult Transitions Services program at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View.
Practice Areas:
- Geriatric Care Management
- Long Term Care Advocacy
- Older Adult Counseling and Mental Health
License:
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences MFC 47891
Education:
- John F Kennedy University, MA Counseling Psychology – 2006
- California State University Hayward, BA Psychology – 1994
Associations:
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
- American Society on Aging (ASA)
- National Association of Adult Protective Services
- Elder Abuse Task Force of Santa Clara County
- Aging Services Collaborative Santa Clara County