Jennifer Chadwick
Richland,MI
Summary
Compassionate and clinically grounded mental health professional with a Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, graduating with a 4.0 GPA. Extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families in inpatient hospital and therapeutic school environments. Proficient in trauma-informed, attachment-centered, and strengths-based approaches, focusing on emotional regulation, crisis stabilization, family systems, and youth mental health needs. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and emotional attunement, fostering trust and rapport with adolescents and caregivers while effectively engaging in telehealth and group-based care settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker / Mental Health Support Staff
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Chicago
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Provided emotional and behavioral support to pediatric and adolescent patients on the children’s inpatient unit
- Supported children and families navigating crisis, hospitalization, trauma, and complex emotional needs
- Utilized trauma-informed and relationship-centered approaches to promote emotional stabilization and coping
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary medical and behavioral health teams to support treatment planning and continuity of care
- Built therapeutic rapport with youth and caregivers in high-stress clinical environments
- Assisted with family communication, patient advocacy, and psychosocial support
- Maintained accurate documentation and professional communication within hospital systems
- Formerly Children’s Memorial Hospital
Therapeutic Support Staff
The Day School now Lawrence Hall Therapeutic Day School
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Supported at risk children and adolescents in a therapeutic day school serving students with emotional and behavioral challenges
- Applied attachment-based, strengths-focused, and trauma-informed approaches in daily student interactions
- Assisted students with emotional regulation, behavioral support, and social development
- Collaborated with educators, clinicians, and families to support individualized student success
- Facilitated safe, structured, and supportive therapeutic environments for youth
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago05.2000
Master of Science - Psychology
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05.1998
Skills
- Trauma-informed practices
- Attachment-focused therapy
- EMDR-based trauma treatment strategies
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Adolescent & Young Adult Mental Health
- Group Facilitation & Therapeutic Communication
- Family systems guidance
- Crisis Intervention & Emotional Stabilization
- EMR/EHR Documentation Systems
- Zoom, WebEx, Dropbox
- Warm, engaging, and emotionally attuned communication style
- Highly organized, dependable, and collaborative
- Social services
- Crisis and risk assessment
- Solution-based interventions
Accomplishments
- CBT Certification - In Progress
- EMDR Therapy Certification - In Progress
- Somatic Attachment Therapy Certification - In Progress
Certification
- LLMSW – Limited Licensed Master Social Worker - State of Michigan
Timeline
Social Worker / Mental Health Support Staff
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
01.1999 - 01.2003
Therapeutic Support Staff
The Day School now Lawrence Hall Therapeutic Day School
01.1997 - 01.1999
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Loyola University Chicago
Master of Science - Psychology
DePaul University
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Kalamazoo Country Day School, Board Member, Collaborated with school leadership and families on strategic planning and community initiatives, Supported student-centered programming, communication, and school engagement efforts, 4 Years