Matthew Good
Henderson,United States
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with dual Master’s degrees in Social Work and Addiction Studies, recognized for expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance mental health through effective group and individual counseling, leading to significant improvements in client outcomes. Demonstrates proficiency in EMDR and negotiation, fostering recovery and resilience among diverse populations. Committed to advancing mental health practices that support holistic recovery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
White Orchid Counseling
Orland Park, IL
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Conducted individual therapy sessions to address clients' personal mental health concerns
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive environment for shared experiences and collective healing
- Provides couples therapy to help partners resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen their relationships.
- Develops and implements personalized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of clients' needs.s
- Utilizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy.
- Maintains detailed and confidential client records, documenting progress and treatment outcomes.s
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists and social workers, to ensure comprehensive care
- Conducts initial client assessments to diagnose psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
- Offered crisis intervention and support during emergencies
- Educated clients and their families about mental health conditions and effective coping strategies
- Stays current with advancements in psychotherapy through continuous professional development and training.g
- Fostered a safe and nonjudgmental environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.
Case Therapist
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
Saint Charles, IL
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Conducted psychosocial assessments.
- Responded to all requests for assistance and emergency crisis situations in the emergency room.
- Provided individual therapy, as needed.
- Provided social work consultation to physicians, nurses, other hospital staff members, patients, and patients' relatives, and coordinated with community agencies upon request and in coordination with the assigned social worker.
- Provided discharge planning services and arranged for post-hospital/post-outpatient treatment care of patients through external services as requested.
- Led and/or co-led group therapy on assigned hospital units and outpatient services.
- Demonstrated the ability to conduct family and community interventions appropriately.
- Coordinated social services treatment plan with patient treatment plan within an appropriate time frame.
- Completed reporting (child abuse and domestic violence) activities per policy.
- Provided information and guidance to patients, families, and other hospital departments regarding psychosocial aspects of patients' post-discharge treatment and recovery plans as requested.
- Handled L2k holds as necessary.
School Social Worker
Invo Progressus/Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Counseled individuals and groups in specific problem areas.
- Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Developed educational materials on mental health topics to be used in classrooms or during parent conferences.
- Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance.
- Educated faculty members about legal requirements concerning student privacy rights.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Organized seminars on topics such as bullying prevention, substance abuse awareness, anger management.
- Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
Advanced Clinical Intern
Northwestern Medicine
Winfield, IL
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Performed administrative duties such as filing documents and answering phone calls.
- Observed client interactions during recreational activities to gain insight into their functioning levels.
- Monitored client behavior and reported any changes or concerns to the primary clinician.
- Educated families and caregivers about mental health issues and treatments.
- Facilitated productive therapy sessions and utilized growth-promoting exercises to help patients improve mental health.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Counseled clients on various topics related to their mental health conditions.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Created impactful programs, assessments, and therapeutic treatment plans for clients.
Student Intern
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Wheaton, IL
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Demonstrated commitment to serving underrepresented and vulnerable populations, including social and racial/ethnic minorities
- Exhibited sensitivity, compassion, understanding of mental health recovery, and strengths based approaches to engaging with community members
- Demonstrated ability to relate to the needs and concerns of peers seeking mental health services
- Provided messages of hope and recovery
- Provided welcome and orientation to participants
- Provided support, information and access to needed resources and appropriate services
- Offered education on outpatient mental health treatment
- Ensured that participant has transportation resources to attend first meeting at outpatient clinic
- Addressed the needs and concerns of participant with support and access to needed resources and appropriate services
- Wrote grant applications for state, federal and private funding mechanisms
- Established boilerplate libraries for each client
- Introduced clients to grant funding and its requirements
- Established and developed funder relationships
- Planned strategic development for programs and funding
Education
Master of Health Science - Addictions
Governors State University
University Park, IL08.2023
Master's in Social Work -
Aurora University
Aurora, IL08.2019
Bachelors of Arts - Interdisciplinary studies
GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY ILLINOIS UNITED STATES
University Park, IL05.2015
Skills
- EMDR
- Individual / Group Counseling
- CPR
- Group Therapy
- Microsoft Office
- Mental Health Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Social Work
- Child & Family Counseling
- Teacher Assistant
- Child Care
- Special Education
- Addiction Counseling
- Behavioral Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Teaching
- Behavior Management
- Case Management
- Behavioral Health
- Negotiation
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 08/01/24, 08/31/26
- Social Work License
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Psychotherapist
White Orchid Counseling
09.2023 - 01.2025
Case Therapist
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
09.2021 - 08.2023
School Social Worker
Invo Progressus/Clark County School District
10.2019 - 08.2021
Advanced Clinical Intern
Northwestern Medicine
01.2019 - 09.2019
Student Intern
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
07.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Health Science - Addictions
Governors State University
Master's in Social Work -
Aurora University
Bachelors of Arts - Interdisciplinary studies
GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY ILLINOIS UNITED STATES
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