Rachel Schroeder
Aurora,IL
Summary
Compassionate, client-centered Behavioral Therapist with nearly 5 years of experience helping a wide array of clients with social, emotional and behavioral issues develop techniques to cope and thrive. Positive, dependable and highly-skilled at fostering meaningful relationships and developing effective short-term and long-term plans to achieve client goals. EMDR trained, currently looking to leverage experience and expertise to obtain a position that offers professional challenges as well as opportunities for growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Bloom Counseling And Therapy
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Assisted clients in developing and achieving realistic goals, leading to improved overall wellbeing.
- Promoted the integration of self-care practices and stress management techniques among clients, fostering resilience and overall wellbeing.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients experiencing acute symptoms or distress.
- Enabled smoother transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with referring providers about client progress and treatment recommendations.
- Maintained timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
Licensed Professional Counselor
St. Charles Advanced Therapy
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring intervention or support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring comprehensive care for clients.
- Managed caseload of diverse clients, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs and goals.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven methods, making necessary adjustments in therapeutic approaches when needed.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation, adhering to ethical standards and guidelines for professional practice.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a supportive and safe environment for self-exploration and growth.
Behavioral Therapist
Family Counseling Services
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies.
- Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Motivated clients to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
- Contributed to treatment success by offering feedback and guiding clients through exercises.
- Referred clients to specialists, educational outreach programs or social service agencies for additional interventional needs.
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
- Mentored clinicians-in-training such as interns and new counselors.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results, and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Consulted with other therapists as well as public and private service agencies to advise clients on resources available.
- Delivered individualized, evidence-based psychotherapy for patients diagnosed with issues ranging from depression to anxiety to suicidal ideation and schizophrenia.
Behavioral Health Intern
Family Counseling Services
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Observed and provided over 900 hours of therapy to a variety of populations including Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Early Childhood Therapy, Adolescent Therapy, Older Adult Therapy and Couples and Family Therapy.
- Utilized several different modalities including CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Rogerian and Adlerian principles and Solution Focused Therapy.
- Earned Illinois Medical Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths (IM+CANS) certification.
- Earned certification in Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP).
- Provided in home therapy to older adult clients when necessary.
- Consulted with other therapists and supervisors and was open to feedback as well as implementing their suggestions.
- Consulted with several clients' teachers, school counselors, parents, spouses, psychiatrists and other agency workers to coordinate client care.
- Was solely responsible for several clients from beginning to end starting with intake process, assessment, creating treatment plan, collaborating with client on setting goals, implementing therapy, writing progress notes and completing discharge summary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Roosevelt University
05.2016
Master of Arts - Psychology
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05.2019
Skills
- Illinois Clinical Professional Counselor Licensure
- Expertise in treating trauma utilizing EMDR
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Evidence-based interventions
- Goal Setting
- Intervention strategies and techniques
- Treatment Implementation
- Collaborating with mental health professionals
- Progress Documentation
- Professional, organized and detail-oriented
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor - July 2020
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - August 2023
- Completed EMDR training through EMDRIA approved consultants - October 2023
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Bloom Counseling And Therapy
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor
St. Charles Advanced Therapy
10.2021 - 03.2023
Behavioral Therapist
Family Counseling Services
05.2019 - 04.2020
Behavioral Health Intern
Family Counseling Services
06.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Roosevelt University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Roosevelt University
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