Olivia Serritella, MSW
Chicago,IL
Summary
Recent Master of Social Work graduate from Loyola University Chicago’s Advanced Clinical Specialization (Micro Practice) track with experience providing individual and group behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults in school-based and community settings. Skilled in biopsychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of evidence-based interventions including CBT- and DBT-informed approaches. Experienced in facilitating social-emotional learning groups, adapting curriculum to developmental needs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support client care. Licensed Social Worker (LSW) pending, currently working toward clinical licensure (LCSW). Committed to delivering trauma-informed, strengths-based, and client-centered care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
RIMYA Services
Chicago, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Provide individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
- Utilize CBT, DBT-informed interventions, strengths-based approaches, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
- Complete clinical documentation including progress notes, treatment plans, safety planning, and assessments.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, caregivers, schools, and community providers to coordinate care.
- Maintain ethical practice while managing a diverse outpatient caseload.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and enhance service delivery.
Server
Torchio Pasta Bar
Chicago, IL
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant while balancing full-time graduate coursework and clinical internship responsibilities.
- Built rapport with diverse guests, utilizing strong interpersonal communication, active listening, and conflict-resolution skills to create positive customer experiences.
- Managed competing priorities and rapidly changing demands while maintaining professionalism, attention to detail, and efficient time management.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary front- and back-of-house teams to ensure effective communication and high-quality service.
- Adapted quickly to high-pressure situations, demonstrating flexibility, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.
Behavioral Health Intern
Alternatives, Inc.
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 behavioral health and social-emotional learning (SEL) services to high school students in a school-based setting.
- Redesigned and adapted an existing elementary-level SEL curriculum to meet the developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs of high school students, creating age-appropriate lesson plans and therapeutic activities aligned with the five core SEL competencies.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups focused on emotional regulation, stress management, communication, healthy relationships, self-awareness, and overall mental well-being.
- Provided individualized mentoring and one-on-one support to students, assisting them in developing coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and achieving personalized social-emotional goals.
- Collaborated with behavioral health clinicians, teachers, school staff, and multidisciplinary team members to identify student needs and implement coordinated intervention strategies.
- Fostered safe, inclusive, and strengths-based environments that promoted student engagement, resilience, and positive peer relationships.
Volunteer Tutor and Mentor
826Chi
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided academic and social-emotional support to K–8 students referred by teachers for additional educational and developmental assistance.
- Mentored students from diverse backgrounds through individualized reading, writing, and homework support designed to strengthen academic confidence and engagement.
- Facilitated discussions focused on community involvement, leadership, social responsibility, and the contributions of diverse historical figures and changemakers throughout Chicago.
- Encouraged critical thinking, self-expression, and problem-solving through collaborative activities addressing real-world social and community issues.
- Fostered a supportive and strengths-based environment that promoted literacy development, self-confidence, and positive youth development.
Education
MSW - Social Work
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
DePaul University
Chicago, IL11.2024
Skills
- Biopsychosocial assessments & treatment planning
- Group facilitation & psychoeducational programming
- Social-emotional learning (SEL) interventions
- Trauma-informed, strengths-based care
- Individual psychotherapy (CBT- and DBT-informed)
- Care coordination & interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation (EHR, progress notes, treatment plans)
- Curriculum development & adaptation for developmental needs
- Crisis intervention & de-escalation
- Motivational interviewing
- Case management
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
RIMYA Services
08.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Intern
Alternatives, Inc.
08.2024 - 06.2025
Server
Torchio Pasta Bar
02.2024 - Current
Volunteer Tutor and Mentor
826Chi
12.2023 - 06.2024
MSW - Social Work
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
DePaul University