Marley McLean
Deerfield,IL
Summary
Dynamic Lead Intake Clinician with a proven track record at Chicago Behavioral Hospital, showcasing expertise in clinical assessment and exceptional interpersonal relationships. Elevated individual care through innovative problem-solving and effective multidisciplinary collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in client outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a passion for helping individuals to reach their goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Intake Clincian
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
Des Plains , IL
01.2025 - Current
- Promoted to Lead in August of 2021
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Collected personal data and insurance information from patients to complete intake paperwork.
- Maintained confidential client records and case notes in compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements.
- Conducted psychoeducational assessments
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers, such as psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers, to coordinate care for clients.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to agency requirements.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to address urgent mental health issues or suicidal ideation.
Later Raiders Staff
Northshore Country Day School
Wilmette, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised recreational activities such as sports, board games, and arts and crafts.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Collaborated with teachers on after school projects or initiatives.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
Intake Counselor
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare Systems
Streamwood, IL
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Direct contact with potential clients of all ages and referral sources
- Make accurate assessments of clients and identify the appropriate level of care needed
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Art Therapist
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare Systems
Streamwood, IL
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Explored different techniques for helping people develop coping skills through artistic outlets.
- Provided education about mental health topics related to creativity within groups or one-on-one settings.
- Responsible for welcoming new clients and families to the program, addressing questions and concerns
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Supported individuals in understanding the connection between their behavior patterns and artwork.
- Created an environment that was conducive to healing and growth for each individual client.
- Effectively assist with crisis inventions utilizing proper CPI techniques such as verbal de-escalation, while providing alternative coping techniques
Karate Instructor
Focus Martial Arts and Fitness
Lake in the Hills, IL
09.2009 - 03.2020
- Coaching adult and junior members of national karate team
- Instructed K-5th at elementary schools as well as adults
- Worked with children in a therapeutic aspect to promote self-confidence and lower anxiety
Art Therapy Intern
CJE Senior Life- Adult Day Services
Evanston, IL
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions on a weekly basis addressing difficulties with aging such as anxiety and depression
- Successfully worked with clients, developing their creative art process.
- Presented potential concerns with clients in daily staff meetings.
- Participated in meetings about clinical treatment plans for clients and their families.
- Maintained clinical files on clients.
- Designed and completed a community-based art therapy installation.
Intern
Connections for the Homeless
Evanston, IL
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Completed brief intake forms of potential clients
- Provided initial recommendation for service eligibility or referral to alterative organizations
- Initiated and facilitated a once weekly art group for the adult clients of the organization
Assistant Food Service Manager
Subway
Bloomington, IL
09.2013 - 05.2016
Education
MASTER'S DEGREE - Clinical Counseling; Art Therapy
Adler University
Chicago, IL01.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Studio Art, Minor Psychology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL01.2016
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Interpersonal relationships
- Teamwork orientation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation proficiency
- Verbal and written communication
- Role modeling
- Creative problem solving
Affiliations
- American Art Therapy Association (ATTA)
- Illinois Art Therapy Association (IATA)
- Phi Chi
- Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Certification
- CPR
- CPI
References
- Katie Caviani, LPC, Utilization Management, Streamwood Behavioral Health Care Systems, 630-363-9456
- Kim Pedersen, LCPC, CADC Lead Intake Clinician Chicago Behavioral Hospital 224-374-5313
- Anne Marrion Director of After Care Services, Nothshore Country Day School
- 224-717-9664
- Ellie Schwartzma, LCSW Psych Today 847-224-6129
Timeline
Lead Intake Clincian
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Later Raiders Staff
Northshore Country Day School
01.2023 - Current
Intake Counselor
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare Systems
09.2020 - 04.2021
Art Therapist
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare Systems
10.2018 - 01.2021
Art Therapy Intern
CJE Senior Life- Adult Day Services
08.2017 - 06.2018
Intern
Connections for the Homeless
09.2016 - 04.2017
Assistant Food Service Manager
Subway
09.2013 - 05.2016
Karate Instructor
Focus Martial Arts and Fitness
09.2009 - 03.2020
MASTER'S DEGREE - Clinical Counseling; Art Therapy
Adler University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Studio Art, Minor Psychology
Illinois State University