Completed progress notes, and treatment plans on a daily basis
Actively pursued further training to refine and enhance clinical skills and knowledge
Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
Trauma Resiliency Coordinator
Novant Health
08.2023 - 10.2024
Implemented and managed the SBIRT and TRRP (Trauma Resiliency and Recovery) program for Trauma Services
Conducted evidence based screenings for trauma patients to assess substance use and mental health conditions
Provided solution focused counseling, assessment/referrals, motivation interviewing, and crisis management bedside to trauma patients based on individual needs
Enrolled and monitored patients in the TRRP (Trauma Resiliency Recovery) to enhance emotional recovery post injury by conducting follow up screenings and telehealth follow up
Case Therapist II- IP & OP Addictions
Northwestern Medicine, Central DuPage Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2022
Developed and implemented MAT Clinic therapy program new to Behavioral Health Services at CDH
Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans and conducted individual therapy for patients within MAT Clinic
Field Supervised for social work student completing MSW Internship/Field Practicum
Managed caseload of CD PHP/IOP patients in addition to caseload of MAT Clinic patients
Participated in Program Redevelopment Team meetings and assisted directly in improving discharge planning and program curriculum development
Case Therapist I- IP & OP Addictions
Northwestern Medicine, Central DuPage Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2021
Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans
Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues
Developed programming schedule and assisted in volunteer scheduling/communication
Implemented and lead new psychoeducation topics into Addiction programming curriculum
Contributed to daily treatment team staffing collaborating with colleagues to ensure strongest treatment plan for each patient
Behavioral Health Counselor- IP & OP Addictions
Northwestern Medicine, Central DuPage Hospital
12.2019 - 11.2020
Facilitated all Day One Orientation for new patient admissions
Assisted patients with Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Short Term Disability (STD) documents
Managed patient milieu and provided crisis management
Developed programming schedule and assisted in volunteer scheduling/communication
Lead psychoeducation lectures on various addiction and mental health topics
Case Therapist I IHR IP& OP Addictions
Northwestern Medicine, Central DuPage Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2019
Provided direct services to patients and covered caseload management for addiction treatment team as needed
Carried own caseload of patients and filled the role of a full time Case Therapist
Education
Master of Social Work - Specialization: Mental Health
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
05.2018
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
License No: C015543- State of North Carolina
License No: 149.023213- State of Illinois
Certifications & Specialty Trainings
SMART Recovery Facilitator
PSI Perinatal Mental Health 2-Day Certificate Course
PSI Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Course
Timeline
Trauma Resiliency Coordinator
Novant Health
08.2023 - 10.2024
Psychotherapist- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Head First Health, LLC
09.2022 - Current
Case Therapist II- IP & OP Addictions
Northwestern Medicine, Central DuPage Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2022
Case Therapist I- IP & OP Addictions
Northwestern Medicine, Central DuPage Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2021
Behavioral Health Counselor- IP & OP Addictions
Northwestern Medicine, Central DuPage Hospital
12.2019 - 11.2020
Case Therapist I IHR IP& OP Addictions
Northwestern Medicine, Central DuPage Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Social Work - Specialization: Mental Health