Olivia Farina
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dependable Assessment Specialist with proficient assessment skills, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake Clinician
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
Des Plaines, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Provided psychosocial assessment, evaluation and diagnosis for individuals seeking mental health services.
- Assisted clients in identifying resources available within the community to support recovery efforts.
- Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers, such as psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers, to coordinate care for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health issues.
Intake Coordinator
SunCloud Health
Northbrook, Illinois
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with potential clients to determine eligibility for services.
- Adhered to confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information about clients.
- Assisted in determining appropriate referrals for clients to other community agencies or programs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
Charge Mental Health Assessment Specialist
Endeavor at Linden Oaks Hospital
Naperville, IL
02.2021 - 03.2024
- Conducted Level of Care assessments on clients and provide appropriate disposition due to symptoms.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each client based on assessment results.
- Supervise Clinicians on clients cases and help support clinicians to provide appropriate level of care.
- Educated staff and clients on programs that are offered and helped clients sign up for these programs.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed to clients in distress.
- Coordinated transfers within the hospital system and outside referrals.
Lead A&R Clinician
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
Des Plaines, IL
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Supervises shifts and maintains order with staff throughout the hospital
in different departments. - Responsible for assisting in the process of responding to referrals and
other requests for services and information. - Assesses all ages and collaborates with a physician to determine a proper
disposition. - Provides technical assistance to the discharge planning process, under
the direction of the Director of Department. - Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care for clients.
- Maintained accurate client records and documentation according to agency policy and procedures.
Intake Specialist
Westlake Hospital
Melrose Park, IL
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Conducted initial intake interview to obtain client information, including biographical data, medical history, presenting problem, legal status, and other pertinent information.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed to clients in distress.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each client based on assessment results.
- Provided referrals to appropriate resources within the community when necessary.
Mental Health Counselor
MacNeal Hospital
Berwyn, IL
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients struggling with mental health issues.
- Monitored client safety by assessing risk factors associated with suicide or self-harm behaviors.
- Attended continuing education courses related to current trends in the field of mental health counseling.
- Documented service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
- Assist in admission, discharge, transfer of patients
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL06-2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL06-2013
Skills
- Proficient In Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint
- Team Performance Improvement
- Reliability
- Management Collaboration
- CPI certified
- CPR certified
Accomplishments
- January 2023 "High Five" winner at Linden Oaks for excellent teamwork and performance
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) License number 178013180
Timeline
Intake Clinician
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Intake Coordinator
SunCloud Health
04.2024 - Current
Charge Mental Health Assessment Specialist
Endeavor at Linden Oaks Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2024
Lead A&R Clinician
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2021
Intake Specialist
Westlake Hospital
07.2017 - 04.2018
Mental Health Counselor
MacNeal Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Elmhurst University
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