Karina Morales
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Clinical professional equipped to deliver top-tier patient care and clinical outcomes. Possess compassionate approach, excellent communication skills, and thorough understanding of clinical best practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinical Practitioner
Heartland Human Care Services
08.2024 - Current
- Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, sharing insights from clinical experience to inform treatment planning for complex cases.
- Participated in professional development activities such as attending workshops, conferences, and webinars to maintain expertise in the field and stay informed about emerging trends and practices.
Therapist Intern
LYDIA Home Association
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Offered guidance on issues like neglect, developmental trauma, and stressors related to traumatic experiences.
- Conducted one-on-one and group therapy sessions for clients ranging from ages 10 to 40.
Mental Health Professional
LYDIA Home Association
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Supervised and participated in recreational activities with clients.
- Provided targeted therapeutic interventions for clients experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related issues, and substance abuse concerns.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2021
Skills
- Medical teamwork
- Anxiety reduction techniques
- Proficient Bilingual Communicator
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Applications
- Professional networking
- Multi-cultural counseling
- Motivational interviewing
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- OSHA Certified
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- ORR training policies
- Illinois State Licensing Mandated Reporter
- Medication Management
- PC-Care, NTI-Child Welfare Professionals, and ARC framework
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Mental Health Clinical Practitioner
Heartland Human Care Services
08.2024 - Current
Therapist Intern
LYDIA Home Association
08.2023 - 06.2024
Mental Health Professional
LYDIA Home Association
08.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
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