Dr. Deborah Scott
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Clinician
Rincon Family Services
Chicago, Illinois
11.2017 - 01.2024
- Served as an advocate for individuals receiving behavioral health services by advocating for their rights.
- Provided individual and family therapy to clients with a variety of mental health concerns.
- Conducted assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for clients in need of behavioral health services.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based interventions to address client needs.
- Maintained accurate clinical records and documentation compliant with state regulations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss cases and review progress towards goals.
- Served as a liaison between the community, families, schools, courts, and other agencies involved in providing services to clients.
- Educated clients on available resources within the community that could help them achieve their goals.
- Facilitated psychoeducation groups related to topics such as stress management, anger management, communication skills.
- Monitored client progress through regular assessments throughout the course of treatment.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques when needed to de-escalate situations quickly and safely.
- Attended continuing education seminars and trainings relevant to the field of behavioral health.
- Consulted with physicians regarding medication options for clients with dual diagnoses or complex medical issues.
- Engaged in outreach activities such as home visits or attending community events related to behavioral health awareness.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to clinical operations.
- Adhered to ethical standards set by professional organizations while delivering care.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
Internship Student
Breakthrough Ministries Cogic
Chicago, Illinois
01.2024 - ongoing
- Developed and implemented communications strategies for various projects.
- Researched industry trends and best practices related to specific projects.
- Maintained records of all activities related to various projects.
- Attended meetings with clients or partners as required by the project team.
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Worked with teams to support goals and build experience.
- Learned tenets of professional office behavior and thoughtful collaboration.
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
- Sat in on meetings, took detailed notes and brainstormed with team members on ways to solve problems.
- Worked with team members to promote great customer service and pleasant work environment.
- Created status reports on operational activities.
Education
Ongoing - Social Work
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY06-2025
Ph.D. - Human Services
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2016
Affiliations
- I work with challenging clients who need and deserve special attention in different areas to enhance their quality of life.
- work directly with staff and supervisor to make sure service delivery is geared to client specific need areas.
- collect monthly data for evidenced based practice reporting and research knowledge.
Certification
- I'm Certified and other Drug Counselor ( CADC) since 2010.
Custom
- I am very flexible and willing to adapt to any work environment.
- i have leadership skills as well good team player characteristics.
- I'm focused and an independent learner,
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Internship Student
Breakthrough Ministries Cogic
01.2024 - ongoing
Behavioral Health Clinician
Rincon Family Services
11.2017 - 01.2024
Ongoing - Social Work
Campbellsville University
Ph.D. - Human Services
Capella University
- I'm Certified and other Drug Counselor ( CADC) since 2010.