Chelsea Rodriguez
Swartz Creek,MI
Summary
Experienced with patient assessment, delivering personalized treatment plans and effective care. Utilizes clinical expertise to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes. Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
Creekside Counseling Group
Grand Blanc, MI
11.2021 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for clients based on their mental health needs
- Conduct individual, family, and group counseling sessions
- Monitor and evaluate client progress
- Collaborate with other mental health professionals to coordinate care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
- Provide crisis intervention services
- Educate clients and their families about mental health issues
- Refer clients to community resources and other professionals
- Advocate for clients in various settings
School Social Worker
Waterford School District
Waterford, MI
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Provide services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families in order to maximize academic functioning
- Individual and/or group counseling with students experiencing mental health and/or social difficulties
- Provide targeted assessments and evaluations to identify the presenting problem
- Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions
- Serve as liaison between students, homes, schools, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts, to help children who face problems such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty
- Collaborate with the IEP Committees in determining the eligibility for emotionally impaired programs and academics
- Crisis intervention to include risk assessments and threat assessments
Intern
Van Dyke Public Schools
Warren, MI
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and community resources to support student well-being
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to address social and emotional challenges
- Maintained accurate case documentation and progress notes in compliance with school policies
- Assisted in crisis intervention efforts, providing immediate support to affected students and staff
Operations
LA Fitness
Bloomfield Hills, MI
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Ensure membership satisfaction
- Responsibly open gym consistently Monday through Friday
- Handle payments and ensure deposits correlate numbers generated through the computer
- Exhibit professional listening and communication skills with members calling in
Intern
OLHSA
Pontiac, MI
09.2016 - 04.2017
- In Head Start by facilitating proper use of essential community resources
- Advocate and assist parolees in reentry into society through appropriate guidance toward self determination
- Actively research community resources that will be beneficial to clients within the organization
Assistant Teacher
Beth's Imagination Station
Rochester Hills, MI
10.2013 - 08.2016
- Care for children: change diapers, prepare food, and provide emotional support
- Develop and follow lesson plans appropriate for children in classroom
- Communicate with parents regarding child's day
Teaching Assistant
Rochester Public Schools
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Implemented effective teaching strategies to improve student engagement and understanding of complex subjects
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success
Education
Masters in Social Work -
Madonna University
Livonia, MI05.2019
Bachelor's in Social Work - undefined
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI04.2017
High School -
Waterford Mott High School
Waterford, MI06-2012
Skills
- Supervising experience
- Mental health counseling
- Teaching
- Microsoft Office
- Social Work
- Behavioral health
- Case management
- Psychotherapy
- Clinical documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Clinical assessment
Accomplishments
- Achieved high retainment of clientele through effectively helping with psychological needs and maintaining rapport
- Supervised team of 3 staff members within school environment
- Instrumental in developing and introducing curriculum for emotional impairment classroom
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LMHC
- TF-CBT
Timeline
Clinician
Creekside Counseling Group
11.2021 - Current
School Social Worker
Waterford School District
08.2019 - 08.2022
Intern
Van Dyke Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
Intern
OLHSA
09.2016 - 04.2017
Operations
LA Fitness
10.2015 - 11.2017
Assistant Teacher
Beth's Imagination Station
10.2013 - 08.2016
Teaching Assistant
Rochester Public Schools
09.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor's in Social Work - undefined
Oakland University
Masters in Social Work -
Madonna University
High School -
Waterford Mott High School