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NADIA SAKKA

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Formal Referral Specialist

Compsych
Chicago, IL
07.2021 - Current
  • Managed Formal/Mandated Referrals for employees at thousands of companies (Case management)
  • Communicated with human Resources, clients, and treatment providers for each referral
  • Monitored treatment recommendations, compliance and attendance of employees
  • Maintained accurate records on in-progress and completed referrals, ensuring full data integrity throughout process.
  • Partnered with other departments to provide top-notch service to clients.
  • Followed up with clients and specialists to inquire about experience and collect reports.
  • Case Management of a minimum of 40 cases per week

Therapist

Amaris Counseling LLC
Chicago, IL
04.2021 - 1/1/202
  • Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
  • Counseled individuals to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results, and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
  • Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies.
  • Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
  • Effectively maintained caseload of 3 sessions per week using alternative therapies

Guidance Consultant

ComPsych
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Identified high-risk cases and responded per client need with direction of management.
  • Worked on special employee assistance program projects based on client and business needs.
  • Resolved complex mental health concerns, assessed possible follow-ups and took action in crisis situations.
  • Monitored research, referrals and additional materials sent to clients.
  • Performed follow-up counseling calls, addressed issues and reported to enable complete tracking.
  • Managed over 40 customer calls per day

Inpatient Unit Therapist

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
Chicago, IL
10.2019 - 06.2020

Provided individual and group therapy to adults, adolescents and children experiencing biopsychosocial stressors.

  • Collaborated with clients, physicians and other providers to develop and implement client-centered interventions and treatment plans.
  • Met with clinical supervisor regularly to review client cases.
  • Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
  • Documented encounters with clients into Hospital system.
  • Screened new clients to identify presenting problems and address urgent issues.
  • Managed a caseload of 10 patients per week

Virtual Health Coach/Goal Specialist

Noom
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Supported implementation of patient health plan, weight loss programs, and personalized fitness and exercise programs.
  • Recommended nutrition and fitness modifications to improve overall health of clients.
  • Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
  • Coached 200 clients at a time, by developing health goals and action plans.
  • Assisted in experimental team, to develop, test and implement new techniques and processes

Behavior, Guide

Triggr Health
Chicago, IL
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Guided users inn effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Provided unconditional support through chat on the app which was available 24/7
  • Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.

Lab Manager

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
  • Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
  • Managed operational documents and produced reports detailing activities.
  • Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.

Auditor/ Transcriber/ Researcher

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Transcribed audio-recorded qualitative research interviews of rape survivor advocates and staff and members of a trauma informed care program
  • Reviewed transcribed interviews for accuracy
  • Completed summary sheets including identifying common themes
  • Coded transcriptions
  • Attended debriefing/update meetings with other transcribers for support and self care

Mentor

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • Assisted the mentee with strengthening and applying skills for effectively engaging academically and coping with stressors that impede learning
  • Connected the mentee with positive community-based settings such as after school programs
  • Supported the mentee’s academic success through advocacy carried out in collaboration with the child’s parents and teachers
  • Provided the mentee with support for achieving his or her short- and long-term goals
  • Training and coping sessions
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Developed goal-oriented psycho-educational and activity therapy groups to improve students level of functioning.

Humanitarian Worker

Habitat For Humanity
Amman
10.2010 - 06.2012
  • Groups on 5 trips to different villages around Jordan
  • Helped build rooms, houses, or whatever was needed for underprivileged families
  • Spent the night in villages in order to spend time with the families and get to know them
  • Communicated with the families to better meet their needs for future trips.

Education

MA - Clinical Psychology

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
08.2020

BA - Psychology

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06.2017

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Records management
  • Clinical interventions
  • Case management proficiency
  • Case documentation
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Formal Referral Specialist

Compsych
07.2021 - Current

Therapist

Amaris Counseling LLC
04.2021 - 1/1/202

Guidance Consultant

ComPsych
06.2020 - 07.2021

Inpatient Unit Therapist

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
10.2019 - 06.2020

Virtual Health Coach/Goal Specialist

Noom
10.2018 - 07.2019

Behavior, Guide

Triggr Health
08.2017 - 10.2018

Lab Manager

DePaul University
04.2017 - 01.2018

Auditor/ Transcriber/ Researcher

DePaul University
09.2016 - 09.2017

Mentor

DePaul University
01.2016 - 06.2017

Humanitarian Worker

Habitat For Humanity
10.2010 - 06.2012

MA - Clinical Psychology

Roosevelt University

BA - Psychology

DePaul University
NADIA SAKKA