Idella Anderson
Dedicated Trauma Intervention Specialist with expertise in crisis intervention and client-centered counseling. Proven ability to advocate for clients and develop individualized care plans that address complex needs. Trained in various therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, CPT & EMDR.
Work History
Trauma Intervention Specialist
7 Years 5 Months-Provide trauma focused and informed counseling/therapy
-Provide intensive case management for Chicago residents affected by community violence
-Engage clients after violent injury for crisis intervention, trauma-focused psycho-education
-Complete psychosocial assessments, including family, housing, education, and medical
-Advocate for clients to receive needed services
-Develop plan of care to support clients with needed medical and social services
-Build linkages with other community agencies and partners
-Document assessments, care plans and interventions in medical records and data systems
High Risk Case Manager
7 Years 1 Month-Provided case management for socially and medically high-risk pregnant women and families
-Assessed clients and complete screening tools to determine needed programs and services
-Supported clients with scheduling and keeping all medical visits
-Created individualized care plans with specific goals and services for each client
-Support clients experiencing domestic violence situations
-Conducted home and community visits with client
-Provided prenatal, post-partum and pediatric education
-Completed all tasks within program policies and procedure