Meredith Cabral, LCSW, CCM, CADC, CRSS
Forest Park,IL
Summary
Misson driven LPHA with 15 years experience in non-profit program development and management. Seeking employment in a clinical social work setting, rooted in trauma-informed care and healing centered engagement to serve clients and their supports, as they recover from serious mental illness and other crises.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker - Mental Health Intensive Case Management
US Department Of Veterans Affairs
Hines, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Deliver weekly home and community-based services - including assessments, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis intervention and case management - for a caseload of 60 veterans, ensuring comprehensive, team-based support for overall well-being and recovery support.
- Primary Case Manager for 20+ veterans with various SMI and co-occurring diagnoses.
- Facilitate psychoeducation and develop psychosocial skills with veterans and their support systems.
- Conduct regular treatment planning with veteran and their multidisciplinary team.
Team Leader - MindStrong (FEP & CHR)
Thresholds
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Served as senior clinician and supervisor for multidisciplinary team, delivering early intervention treatment for Clinical High Risk (Attenuated Psychosis Syndrome) and evidence based practices for First-Episode Psychosis diagnoses.
- Facilitated Family Psychoeducation sessions with members and their supports, as well as individual therapy sessions with treatment-resistant members or members transitioning in/out of program (including psychosocial assessments, CBT-p and other treatment interventions based on member needs).
- Conducted clinical consultation meetings with team and external stakeholders on weekly basis, including review of member assessments, treatment progress, symptoms, needs and strengths.
- Conducted weekly staff supervision and annual evaluation of staff, including goal setting, professional development, productivity and delivery of services.
- Participated in hiring sequence, including facilitation of conducting 1x1 interviews and recommendations on hiring/termination.
- Managed staff assignments to crisis line and provided 24 hour crisis support via cross-program emergency phone.
Therapist - Child & Adolescent/Hope FIRST (FEP)
Trilogy
Chicago, IL
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided Individual Resiliency Training treatment to individuals and their families to establish and foster recovery from First Episode of Psychosis diagnosis.
- Conducted comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and therapy services for children, adolescents, and their families rooted in strengths and therapeutic skills building (CBT-p).
- Developed client-driven treatment plans and recovery goals.
- Worked on multidisciplinary team, in collaborative consultation with healthcare, school and other natural supports to bolster opportunities for clients to thrive in their communities.
Community Support Specialist - Masters
Thresholds
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided collaborative care to transition age youth (18-26) experiencing serious mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Delivered 1x1 community based and telehealth (due to COVID-19) case management and counseling to 20+ members (home visits, family therapy and accompaniment/advocacy at criminal courts and social services).
- Completed TIP (Transitions In Progress) assessments to determine member-driven goals, strengths/resources and wellness plans.
- Built crisis management and intervention plans with members and their families/support network, including involuntary hospitalizations and 24 hour crisis line support.
Supervising Case Manager
Covenant House Illinois
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Developed and maintained comprehensive assessments and individual service plans for 30 young adults in emergency drop-in and interim residential care (ETO).
- Connected clients to resources that aligned with short/long term goals.
- Provided crisis management and discharge/appeal plans for youth who had violated program policies.
- Served as direct supervisor for 5-10 staff members, case management team, milieu services and on-call management duties.
On-Call Youth Worker
The Night Ministry
Chicago, IL
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Served as staff support for young people (14-24) experiencing homelessness/housing insecurity at the agency's 5 programs.
- Assisted residents/guests with basic life skills and immediate needs.
- Provided supervision of group activities and spaces for as many as 22 young people, including crisis intervention, 1x1 counsel, and facilitation of initial intakes.
Youth Outreach Worker/Graduate Student Intern
The Night Ministry
Chicago, IL
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Facilitated trauma informed care, case management and meals via street outreach.
- Provided youth supervision and intakes at agency emergency shelter.
- Developed and facilitated bi-monthly drop-in programs.
- Established and grew/maintained emergency shelter social media platforms and job/resource boards.
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL2020
BACHELOR OF ARTS - undefined
Columbia College
Chicago, IL2008
Certification
- Certified Case Manager/CCM (January 2026)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker/LCSW (February 2023)
- Certified AODA Counselor/CADC (September 2022)
- Crisis Recovery Support Specialist/CRSS (February 2021)
Timeline
Social Worker - Mental Health Intensive Case Management
US Department Of Veterans Affairs
11.2023 - Current
Team Leader - MindStrong (FEP & CHR)
Thresholds
03.2022 - 10.2023
Therapist - Child & Adolescent/Hope FIRST (FEP)
Trilogy
12.2021 - 03.2022
Community Support Specialist - Masters
Thresholds
08.2019 - 07.2021
Supervising Case Manager
Covenant House Illinois
08.2018 - 02.2020
On-Call Youth Worker
The Night Ministry
05.2018 - 04.2019
Youth Outreach Worker/Graduate Student Intern
The Night Ministry
08.2017 - 04.2018
BACHELOR OF ARTS - undefined
Columbia College
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
Northeastern Illinois University