Type Of Business:
Correctional Institution
Expertise:
Mr. Jasmund's expertise is in mental health therapy and programming.
Major Product/SVS:
Correctional Services, Traditional Mental Health Services, Emergency Intervention and Assessment, Programming and Consultation with Prisoners for Community Reintegration
Favorite Business Publication:
Newsweek; Time
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing and Collecting Guitars, Listening to Contemporary Christian Music, Sports, Spending Time with his Grandson
Education Degrees:
Master of Social Work, Michigan State University (1984); Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Spring Arbor University (1978)
Affiliations Awards:
Charter Member, Meridian Township Chaplain Services, Okemos, MI
Industry:
Forensic Mental Health
State/Country of Origin:
MI/USA
Children's Names:
Emily, Daniel
Date of Distinction:
1/7/2010
Work History:
Practicum Clinical Supervisor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (1993); Child Therapist, Rivendell Psychiatric Hospital, Saint Johns, MI (1992-1993); Hostage Negotiator, Department of Corrections, State of Michigan (1989-1992); Adjunct Instructor, Kellogg Community College, Coldwater, MI (1989-1990); Mental Health Therapist, Lakeland Correctional Facility/Florence Crane Correctional Facility, Coldwater, MI (1988-1992); Staff Mental Health Therapist, Dickinson-Iron Community Mental Health, Iron Mountain, MI (1984-1988); Adjunct Psychology Instructor, Bay De Noc Community College, Iron Mountain, MI (1984-1988)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Mr. Jasmund’s optimistic attitude and hope for what he does in providing services for others when circumstances appear overwhelmingly pessimistic separates him from his peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Mr. Jasmund's greatest career achievement is empowering others to identify and realize their needs and problems during personal crisis or trauma and pointing them to places where the journey for help and change can begin to a better future.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Mr. Jasmund's would like to be remembered as a servant for Christ and a person who believed second chances are what you make them to be.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Mr. Jasmund would like to solve the problem of human prejudice as people should be able to view others as their situation presents, not according to their personal agenda.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Mr. Jasmund would have lunch with Solomon, King David's son, who was considered to be the wisest man ever in mankind. He would like to know his assessment of world society today compared to the time he lived on the earth.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was serving as an emotional support leader for the chaplain services program.
Charity:
Worship Band, Meridian Christian Church
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
20
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work, goal-oriented nature, ability to dream big, excel in his profession, and network with others with similar objectives.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his interest in social work that gave him the opportunity to work with people in all kinds of environment.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Jasmund served as an emotional support leader for the Chaplain services program in 2007 and 2008. He has developed an emergency response manual for lay volunteers for the Office of Fire Chaplain affiliated to the Meridian Fire Department and Meridian Christian Church in Okemos, MI. He has been as a contractual therapist at the Catholic Charities of Jackson, Michigan since 2009. He also serves as a part of the EPA employee services for the Department of Corrections/Department of Community Health’s TISM team in the state of Michigan since 2008 and as a hostage negotiator for the Michigan Department of Corrections. He is currently serving as a program trainer in the Chaplain Services program and he is inspiring others to imagine and participate how they can make a difference to others in crisis and need. He is a clinical mentor for an undergraduate college student at Catholic Charities of Jackson.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Counseling, Assessing and Treating Patients, Overseeing Community Placement, Emergency and Trauma Services, Performing Outpatient Therapy, Instructing College Students, Supervising Students in Practicum Placements, Assessing and Assisting Prisoners in Community Transition
Education Certifications:
Licensed Master Social Worker; Certified Clinical Instructor; Certification in Clinical and Macro Practice, State of Michigan
Awards/Honors:
Who's Who Among Human Service Professionals, National Reference Institute (1992, 1988); Who's Who in the Midwest, Marquis Publication Board (1988)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Jasmund hopes to become an clinical supervisor and instructor for students at a college or university or teach undergraduate courses in psychology, counseling or social work.