MADELINE G. ISAACS
Chicago,IL
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with expertise in delivering therapeutic interventions and fostering emotional well-being. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health assessment. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to changing client needs. Known for empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist/Clinician
Courage to Connect Therapy
Glenview, IL
07.2023 - Current
- Work 1:1 with 15 to 25 patients to develop social, coping, and behavioral skills through the implementation of individualized support and treatment plans, using CBT, DBT, and psychoeducation.
- Provide individual therapy sessions to patients with mental health issues, i.e., GAD, MDD, PTSD, ADHD, adjustment disorder, DMDD, IED, etc.
- Build strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions, and documenting progress.
- Work closely with families to educate them on mental health issues, facilitate open dialogue, and foster a supportive home environment for patient recovery.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Maintain detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Continuously update professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
School Social Worker, Full-Time
River Grove Elementary School
River Grove, IL
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Facilitate small groups and individual sessions for students with IEPs, 504 plans, and general education students that focus on social-emotional skills, decision-making, problem-solving, behavior management skills, and conflict resolution while addressing various diagnoses, i.e., Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and social.
- Collaborate with teachers, administration, paraprofessionals, and other social workers to develop effective plans that support academic and social-emotional growth, school-wide, and on an individual basis.
- Correspond, communicate, and collaborate consistently with parents and families to support students.
- Attend IEPs, parent conferences, team meetings, and departmental meetings, as scheduled.
- Provide MTSS Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 school-wide, individual, and small-group counseling support, crisis intervention, and consultation to students and families
- Assessing student learning needs in collaboration with teachers and other social workers to develop effective plans that support academic and social-emotional growth
Social Work Intern
Old Orchard Junior High
Skokie, IL
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provide MTSS Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 school-wide, individual, and small-group counseling support, crisis intervention, and consultation to students and families.
- Maintain a caseload and facilitate small groups and individual sessions with students having IEPs and 504 Plans that focus on social-emotional, decision-making, problem-solving, behavior management skills, and conflict resolution.
- Assess student learning needs in collaboration with teachers and social workers to develop effective plans that support academic and social-emotional growth.
- Successfully mediate and resolve conflict on several occasions with a restorative justice lens
- Conduct evaluations that include assessments, such as the BASC-3, Conners, and Vineland, create and document Social Developmental Histories, and write IEP goals.
- Participate in IEP, 504 review, attendance, and domain meetings, and parent/student conferences.
Social Work Intern
Evanston Township High School
Evanston, IL
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Facilitate the restorative justice program (alternative to suspension program) to strategize interventions for students.
- Provide school social work services, which address the psychosocial needs of students
- Facilitate groups and maintained a caseload of 15 to 20 individual students.
- Complete intakes, screenings, and assessments for students
- Provide consultation and collaborated with social workers, teachers, deans, and other school staff
Tutor/Mentor
SAGA Education
Chicago, IL
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Design individualized math lessons for 15 diverse, low-income high school students daily.
- Mentor students in life, logistical, and creative skills during crucial high school years.
- Cultivate strong relationships through team-building and educational activities.
- Adapt teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and enhance productivity.
Education
Master’s - Social Work
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Minor in French
American University
Washington, DC08.2016
Skills
Skills in treatment planning, building rapport, crisis intervention, one-on-one sessions, multicultural competence, CBT, ACT, and DBT, coping skills, progress assessment, motivational interviewing, community education, psychoeducation, intervention planning, patient documentation, relationship building, teamwork, and collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW; May 2025
- Licensed Social Worker, LSW; September 2022
- Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Intensive Training (ASDCS); November 2021
- Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) Training; December 2020
Timeline
Therapist/Clinician
Courage to Connect Therapy
07.2023 - Current
School Social Worker, Full-Time
River Grove Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2023
Social Work Intern
Old Orchard Junior High
08.2020 - 05.2021
Social Work Intern
Evanston Township High School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Tutor/Mentor
SAGA Education
02.2018 - 06.2019
Master’s - Social Work
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Minor in French
American University
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