Jillian Kastal, Licsw
About Jillian Kastal, Licsw
Jillian Kastal is a Youth Mobile Crisis Clinician at Community Healthlink Inc in Worcester, Massachusetts, where she has worked since 2021. She specializes in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and employs evidence-based practices in her clinical assessments and counseling.
Work at Community Healthlink
Jillian Kastal serves as a Youth Mobile Crisis Clinician at Community Healthlink Inc in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization for three years. In her role, she utilizes evidence-based practices to establish strong therapeutic relationships with clients. Her responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments and providing both individual and group counseling, focusing on trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.
Education and Expertise
Jillian Kastal obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services from Fitchburg State University, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Social Work from Simmons College, completing her studies from 2015 to 2017. Her expertise includes crisis intervention, risk assessment, and the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused modalities in her practice.
Background in Social Work
Jillian Kastal has over a decade of experience in the social work field. She has held various roles, including program director and emergency services clinician. Prior to her current position, she worked at Community Healthlink Inc as a Crisis Stabilization Unit Clinician from 2019 to 2021, and as a Family Therapist from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she has experience as a Residential Counselor and has worked with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current role, Jillian Kastal worked at Community Health Connections as a Clinical Intern in 2017. She also held multiple positions at The Arc of Opportunity in North Central Massachusetts, including Recreation and Family Support Director from 2013 to 2015, Residential Counselor from 2010 to 2013, and Residential Manager from 2015 to 2016. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of community resources and levels of care.