Jesse Jonesberg (Berg), MSW, LCSW, MINT Member
Trainer and Consultant - Intrinsic Change, LLC

 
Jesse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Diversity FaciliTrainer (CDFT),  and member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). His interest in Motivational Interviewing (MI) came through experiences working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Jesse found that the compassionate, strengths-based, and client-centered approach offed by MI was above and beyond the most effective method to help his clients develop positive lasting changes in their lives. Jesse incorporates elements of mindfulness, cultural humility and compassion into his practice and teaching of MI. To view a one-page description of Jesse's MI training experience click here. To view a copy of Jesse's resume click here.

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"I loved the energy... [he has] a lot of knowledge and passion 
and is great at sharing those." 
                                 -  MI Workshop Participant

Motivational Interviewing and MINT Experience
Jesse was first introduced to MI during his studies in graduate school, and many components of MI seemed to be a natural fit with his clinical approach and strong belief in the efficacy of compassion and client autonomy. His knowledge and proficiency excelled after he began using MI with clients who had severe and persistent mental illnesses, and he saw the dramatic impact the MI skills had on clients' self efficacy and overall recovery rates. Jesse then began researching MI on his own and seeking out trainings from others. He has attended (and continues to attend) many MINT 2-day MI trainings across the country where he develops and hones his MI skill set. Jesse completed his MINT Training in October of 2015 and is now a proud and active member of the MINT network. In 2016, Jesse was selected to present at the MINT International Forum in Montreal, Canada on incorporating mindfulness into MI trainings. Currently Jesse serves on the MINT Website Committee and is an active member of the MINT Inclusion & Diversity Group. View his MINT profile here.

Mental Health and Social Work Experience
Jesse has a Masters Degree in Social Work from The Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis and a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Warren Wilson College. He received his LCSW from the state of Missouri in 2015. Jesse has worked in the mental health field for more than 9 years, focusing primarily on supporting individuals in recovery. Currently he supports individuals in substance use and mental health recovery as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) and Clinical Coordinator at the WCS CCS program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Jesse worked a few years at  the Brown School Office of Field Education at Washington University in St. Louis as an Applied Learning Facilitator where he advised, taught, and mentored MSW students in practicum. 

Jesse has worked as a Community Support Specialist at the Crider Health Center and later as a Community Support Supervisor where he supervised and trained 8 masters level qualified mental health professionals. He serves as a CIT Trainer in the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer Training through Crider and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Jesse also serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist for the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). 

Jesse served as the Executive Director of the Missouri Society for Clinical Social Work for the 3 years. As the Executive Director, he coordinated continuing education and professional development for licensed clinical social workers in the St. Louis region. This position also allowed Jesse gain experience advocating for the social work profession and representing the state at the National Clinical Social Work Association. Currently Jesse is a member of the MSCSW board and acts as the Community Liaison. 

Jesse is also a Diversity Facilitrainer and Program Associate at the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), and is a Certified Diversity FaciliTrainer (CDFT) through this agency. St. Louis, where is Jesse has facilitated several trainings through NCCJ-STL around the topics of diversity, difference and inclusion. These group facilitations are often full day trainings and can include folks from all backgrounds and many local agencies.