Alannah Morgan
Channahon,IL
Summary
Compassionate mental health clinician skilled in providing effective and empathetic support. Have successfully developed and implemented individualized care plans that significantly improved clients' quality of life. Possess strong communication, crisis management, and therapeutic relationship-building skills. Demonstrated impact by fostering positive outcomes in challenging environments through innovative treatment strategies and patient advocacy.
Warm and compassionate approach fosters strong therapeutic rapport with clients. Prioritizes trust-building through acceptance, validation, and empathy. Engages collaboratively to enhance client relationships and outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Rivier Counseling Group
Minooka, IL
06.2021 - 04.2025
- Managed a caseload of 30 clients across diverse ages and demographics.
- Specialized in treating anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, ADHD, autism, LGBTQ+ issues, self-esteem challenges, addictions, trauma, and life transitions.
- Special interest in working with empowering adolescent and young adult females facing anxiety, life transitions, and low self-esteem
- Implemented various therapeutic modalities encompassing DBT, CBT, mindfulness, strengths-based interventions, play therapy, ACT, and person-centered care.
- Monitored client progress through regular sessions and adjusted treatment plans as necessary to meet evolving needs.
- Observed behavior patterns of clients to identify changes in mood or functioning level over time.
- Counseled family members to assist in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients or patients.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Conducted initial screenings and assessments of clients to determine mental health needs.
- Actively participated in team meetings and supervision sessions where case discussions were held regularly.
- Monitored patient safety during appointments by assessing any potential risks associated with the environment or activities being pursued by the client.
- Engaged in community outreach to raise awareness about mental health issues and promote available services.
School Social Work Intern
Joliet West High School & Three Rivers School
Joliet, IL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with students to discuss social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Monitored student progress through regular meetings with faculty members and by reviewing student records.
- Facilitated crisis counseling for students in times of need.
- Created IEP goals and monitored provision of appropriate social work services for special education students.
- Designed and implemented Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior plans.
- Participated in IEP, 504, and FBA/BIP meetings
- Supported facilitation of tier 2 SEL groups
Therapist I
Catholic Charities of Joliet
Joliet, IL
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Conduct individual and family therapy for adults, children, and adolescents experiencing mental health difficulties like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger management, and PTSD.
- Deliver comprehensive counseling services at Diocese of Joliet Catholic schools for children and adolescents, fostering mental health coping skills, anger management, and mitigation of distressing symptoms to promote academic success and fulfillment of overall school objectives under guidance of school principal.
- Deliver crisis intervention services as needed for clients and students.
- Proficient in finalizing clinical documentation encompassing mental health assessments with DSM5 diagnosis, school reports, outcome measurement tools, and progress notes.
Education
Post MSW PEL Program
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05-2022
Masters of Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05-2020
Bachelors of Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05-2019
Skills
- Therapeutic modalities
- Treatment planning
- Active listening
- Time management abilities
- Cultural Competency
- Goal setting
- Empathy development
- Child counseling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Individual counseling
- Progress monitoring
- Emotional intelligence
- Crisis intervention
- Community outreach
- Documentation management
Certification
- License of Social Work
- Professional Educators License
- Mandated Reporter
Accomplishments
- Vice President of Phi Alpha Social Work Society
- Summa Cum Laude
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
Joliet West High School & Three Rivers School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Mental Health Clinician
Rivier Counseling Group
06.2021 - 04.2025
Therapist I
Catholic Charities of Joliet
02.2021 - 06.2021
Post MSW PEL Program
Aurora University
Masters of Social Work
Aurora University
Bachelors of Social Work
Aurora University
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