Biography
Jesse Scott, MA, LPCC teaches General Psychology, Orientation to the Major of Psychology, Group Process, Abnormal Psychology and Interviewing.
Jesse engages students by utilizing tools similar to those in his counseling practice: promoting a sense of shared authenticity and responsibility, mutual respect, rapport building and sharing enthusiasm for the study and application of psychology.
Jesse's professional interests include assisting rural communities with applied suicide intervention and prevention efforts; discovering, promoting, and supporting informal mentoring supports for incarcerated youth; wilderness therapy; assisting undergraduate psychology students with obtaining meaningful and purposeful entry-level jobs/careers; coaching alpine ski racing and landscaping.
Jesse is a certified Master Trainer for the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and certified Trainer for Mental Health First Aid, is a certified Club Coach through US Ski and Snowboard, and was awarded Coach of the Year in 2023 through the US Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association for his work as the Head Coach of Alpine Ski at CMU.
Jesse Scott's Curriculum Vitae
Service Work
Coalition member (current) - Suicide Prevention Coalition of Mesa County
Board member (past) - Counseling and Education Center
Board member (past) - Colorado National Monument Association