Nicole Tolentino
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished mental health professional with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Enthusiastic problem solver and fast learner eager to contribute to team success. Passionate about helping others through effective data collection and improved user experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Vita Health
Chicago, IL
10.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing suicidal ideation, unhelpful patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues
Clinical Department Lead
Chicago Adventure Therapy
Chicago, IL
05.2018 - Current
- Supervised 5 college level interns while building curriculum to support growth and effectiveness of therapeutic adventure programs with at-risk populations
Social Emotional Learning and Wellness Specialist
Pathways in Education
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Lead and structured Social Emotional Learning department while administering assessments in order to develop academic and behavioral goals based on specific barriers to learning
Mental Health Therapist
AMK Counseling
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Facilitated human-centered, culturally competent one-on-one counseling to a broad range of clients while monitoring client response to treatment interventions
School Social Worker
Acero Charter Schools
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Collected and evaluated data from student assessments in order to create detailed plans for specialized education and behavioral skills
Research Assistant Intern
Indiana University Cognitive Development Lab
Bloomington, IN
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Recruited interview subjects and gathered research data in order to investigate effective learning methods of young children
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL 08.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN 08.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Self-Motivated
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Dependable and Responsible
Interpersonal Communication
Active Listening
Problem-Solving
Publications
Tolentino, N. M. (2022) Empathy for Kids: 30 Fun Activities to Foster Emotional Awareness, Compassion, and Kindness. Oakland, California: Rockridge Press.
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Vita Health
10.2021 - Current
Social Emotional Learning and Wellness Specialist
Pathways in Education
08.2020 - 08.2021
Mental Health Therapist
AMK Counseling
01.2020 - 08.2020
School Social Worker
Acero Charter Schools
08.2019 - 06.2020
Clinical Department Lead
Chicago Adventure Therapy
05.2018 - Current
Master of Social Work -
University of Illinois At Chicago
08.2014 - 05.2018
Research Assistant Intern
Indiana University Cognitive Development Lab
05.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Indiana University Bloomington
08.2009 - 05.2013