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Melissa Stacko

Woodridge,IL

Summary

Dedicated Social Worker experienced in psychosocial assessment, developing individualized treatment plans, and fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary teams. Committed to enhancing client outcomes through effective counseling and support while adapting to diverse challenges and environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Therapist

YOUR STORY COUNSELING
Lisle, IL
03.2026 - Current
  • Conducted mental health counseling utilizing evidence-based practices to support client progress.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans aligned with client assessments and therapeutic goals.
  • Created comprehensive documentation, including assessment notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries to track client outcomes.

Dialysis Social Worker

CONCERTO RENAL SERVICES
Lincolnwood, IL
11.2023 - 04.2026
  • Managed 125 dialysis patients in multiple long-term care facilities across Chicagoland, ensuring individualized care and support.
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments and facilitated access to resources, empowering patients by addressing their rights and responsibilities.
  • Coordinated comprehensive care plans with healthcare teams and families, enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative efforts.

Dialysis Social Worker

FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
West Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Completed regular psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments for over 140 in-center and home kidney patients.
  • Facilitated development of coping mechanisms and techniques to enhance quality of life and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) management.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams of nephrology professionals and community agencies to deliver comprehensive case management.

Education

Masters of Social Work (MSW) - Gerontology, Healthcare, and Addictions

Aurora University
Aurora, IL
05-2021

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Psychology

University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
12-2017

Skills

  • treatment planning
  • evidence-based practice
  • psychosocial assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • case management
  • care coordination
  • client documentation
  • Electronic record management
  • resource facilitation
  • patient advocacy
  • Rapport building

Certification

  • Licensed Social Worker

Timeline

Therapist

YOUR STORY COUNSELING
03.2026 - Current

Dialysis Social Worker

CONCERTO RENAL SERVICES
11.2023 - 04.2026

Dialysis Social Worker

FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
04.2022 - 07.2023

Masters of Social Work (MSW) - Gerontology, Healthcare, and Addictions

Aurora University

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Psychology

University of Illinois at Chicago
Melissa Stacko