Anna Hamel
Chicago,IL
Summary
Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in animal welfare settings, specializing in client advocacy and treatment planning. Proven track record of enhancing client engagement through tailored communication and therapeutic strategies. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve improved client outcomes, and optimize case management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Work Intern
Paws Chicago: Rescue And Recovery Medical Center
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with teams to ensure comprehensive client services, improving overall care quality.
- Provided education to patients and families on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Performed regular assessments and documented observations to support veterinary staff in monitoring animal health.
- Advocated for client rights within social service systems, liaising with community agencies.
- Provided immediate intervention support, connecting clients with critical resources during crises.
- Increased client engagement by tailoring therapeutic approaches to individual strengths.
- Utilized evidence-based practices and culturally sensitive approaches to improve client assessments.
Animal Caretaker, Medical Internals & Intake
Paws Chicago Rescue And Recovery Center
Chicago, IL
10.2014 - 05.2024
- Executed pet intake procedures, collecting vital health and behavior information for records.
- Conducted regular health assessments on animals, identifying any behavioral or physical changes.
- Reduced risk of injury by monitoring animal behaviors and removing safety hazards.
- Documented daily observations of animal health, behavior, and food intake for veterinary review.
- Educated visitors on responsible pet ownership during facility tours and outreach events.
- Facilitated successful animal adoptions by matching pets with appropriate families.
- Monitored animal behavior for signs of stress or illness, reporting findings promptly to veterinary staff.
- Provided compassionate support during euthanasia procedures, assisting grieving staff.
Clinical Social Work Intern
One Tail At A Time: Animal Rescue
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensuring comprehensive services for each client.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate change.
- Streamlined case management processes, resulting in a more efficient use of time and resources for both staff and clients.
- Led groups to empower clients and enhance mental health awareness through structured education sessions.
- Evaluated client progress regularly through ongoing assessment tools, adjusting treatment goals as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Continuously sought supervision and feedback from experienced colleagues to refine clinical skills and ensure quality care for clients.
- Trained new volunteers, sharing knowledge and practices for high-quality animal care.
- Organized fundraising events, raising resources for shelter operations, and animal care.
- Conducted educational tours for visitors and community outreach events, increasing awareness about animal care and shelter operations. Including responsible pet ownership and practices.
Clinical Psychology Intern
Heritage Professional Associates
Hinsdale, IL
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted diagnostic assessments to ensure accurate identification of mental health disorders.
- Performed intake interviews to gather essential patient information and evaluate mental states.
- Contributed to treatment plan development, enhancing therapy effectiveness and progress tracking.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care, boosting treatment success rates.
- Assisted in research projects aimed at advancing clinical psychology knowledge and informing best practices.
- Participated in weekly supervision meetings with licensed psychologists to discuss cases and receive performance feedback.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Purdue University College of Liberal Arts
West Lafayette, IN08.2012
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Client-Centered Advocacy
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Psychosocial evaluation
- Behavioral assessment
- Community Education
Certification
- Animal Behavior College; CPDT-KA; Obedience Training Certification in Behavior and Shelter Animals - California, US Online Based Training
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker; State of IL
Volunteer Work
Mid America Service Dog Association - Hinsdale, IL 2003-Current
- Basic obedience/service dog training
Timeline
Clinical Social Work Intern
Paws Chicago: Rescue And Recovery Medical Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
Clinical Social Work Intern
One Tail At A Time: Animal Rescue
01.2022 - 08.2022
Clinical Psychology Intern
Heritage Professional Associates
08.2017 - 05.2018
Animal Caretaker, Medical Internals & Intake
Paws Chicago Rescue And Recovery Center
10.2014 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Aurora University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Purdue University College of Liberal Arts
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