Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
Mental Health Counselor
Braden Counseling Center
11.2021 - 02.2023
·Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in individual settings.
·Follow progress of discharge patients to determine effectiveness of treatment.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
High School Transition Advisor
Waubonsee Community College
09.2021 - 06.2022
Provided support and guidance to students regarding college readiness, and career goals
·Engage and support Hispanic/Latinx and low-income early high school students and their families to consider or pursue higher education.
Maintain general knowledge of college activities, programs and requirements with the ability to refer inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
Relief Advocate
Mutual Ground
09.2019 - 03.2022
Provide crisis intervention to victims of domestic and sexual violence on the 24-hour hotline
Complete shelter screenings and intakes
Assist with office duties such as copying, faxing, filing, and collating
Operate multi-line phone system, transfer calls and relay messages
Behavioral Health Counselor
Amita Behavioral Health
11.2020 - 09.2021
Facilitated and conducted group and individual therapy sessions to address depression, anger management, substance abuse and anxiety.
·Participated in interdisciplinary staff meetings to implement research-based changes and assess treatment plans.
Conducted patient intake assessments and interviewed families to gather psychiatric histories and develop treatment plans.
Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
·Conducted family session and determined an appropriate discharge date based on progress.
Outpatient Therapist
One Hope United
01.2020 - 12.2020
Maintained records of each patient and kept up-to-date on progress.
Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs.
Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
School Social Work Intern
John Hersey High School
08.2018 - 12.2018
Complete risk assessment on referred students
Participate in intervention meetings
Completed social emotional histories for students being evaluated or re-evaluated for special education
Build rapport and worked closely with parents and teachers to provide the most effective support for students academic and social emotional development
Developed IEPs for students with special needs and advocated for comprehensive teaching methods
Reentry Resource Specialist
Transitional Alternatives
08.2017 - 04.2018
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories
Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans
Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments