Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
License
Timeline
Generic

Lisa M Espig

Forreston,IL

Summary

Experienced leadership professional prepared to guide teams effectively. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability with changing needs. Proficient in project management, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Reliable and flexible, fostering cohesive and productive team environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

Rosecrance Inc
07.2019 - Current
  • Assisted in developing and maintaining Adult Substance Use Program
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide excellence in client care
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve goals collectively.
  • Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.

Lead Teacher

Brown Bear Daycare and Learning Center
02.2009 - 07.2019
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Served as a member of the leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.

Integrated Behavioral Health Counselor

Northwestern Medicine
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Assist patients to better manage their symptoms by working directly with physicians and treatment providers
  • Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating genuine empathy, active listening, and validating their experiences.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans that incorporated psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle changes to address the multifaceted nature of mental health conditions.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

National Louis University
Elgin, IL
06.2019

Bachelors Degree of Science - Early Childhood Education Leadership Program

Rasmussen College
Rockford, IL
12.2015

Skills

  • Effective in communicating with multi-disciplinarian team
  • Knowledgeable in Evidence-Based Therapeutic Approaches
  • Knowledgeable in Family Education
  • Multicultural & Ethnic Awareness
  • Time Management & Scheduling
  • Initiative & Leadership
  • Performance improvement

License

Awaiting state issued LCPC license.  

Timeline

Team Lead

Rosecrance Inc
07.2019 - Current

Integrated Behavioral Health Counselor

Northwestern Medicine
08.2018 - 05.2019

Lead Teacher

Brown Bear Daycare and Learning Center
02.2009 - 07.2019

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

National Louis University

Bachelors Degree of Science - Early Childhood Education Leadership Program

Rasmussen College
Lisa M Espig