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On-SiteLocation: Montgomery, IL, US
Open to relocation: Yes
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Olivia White
Program Therapist
Montgomery,IL
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Summary
License Social Worker familiar with client assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Therapist
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
New Lenox, IL
07.2025 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance interpersonal skills and emotional regulation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and support.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment strategies effectively.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with community resources to ensure continuity of care for clients transitioning out of the program setting.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to address maladaptive thought patterns contributing to emotional distress or functional impairment in daily life activities.
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
Behavioral Health Therapist
DuPage County Health Department
Wheaton, IL
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Utilizes evidence-based practices to provide outpatient psychotherapeutic and counseling to individuals aged 18 and older with serious mental illness.
- Manages a client caseload and maintains regular contact with clients.
- Provides diagnostic assessments and updates; determines frequency, duration and intensity of treatment.
- Cooperates and participates in team meetings to assess client progress.
- Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
- Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
New Lenox, IL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Organized personalized discharge plans to oversee safe and effective reintegration.
- Supported the healthcare team, developing, reviewing, and understanding treatment plans, such as psychosocial assessments and acceptable social work interventions.
- Built upon skills of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy through co-facilitating and leading two groups per week.
School Social Work Intern
West Aurora High School
Aurora, IL
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Manage a case load of 38 individuals under the age of 18, and perform monthly visits with children and their families.
- Offered personalized assistance to children in need of extra support.
- Advise families on community resources and referral programs, and develop and implement realistic treatment plans to improve the care and well-being of children.
- Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05-2022
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05-2021
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Psychoeducation
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Individual counseling
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Reliability
- De-escalation techniques
- Case management
Timeline
Program Therapist
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Therapist
DuPage County Health Department
07.2022 - 07.2025
Clinical Social Work Intern
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
School Social Work Intern
West Aurora High School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Aurora University
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Aurora University