Regina S. Wells
Monee,IL
Summary
License Psychotherapist with 10 years of employment in behavioral health with progressive experience across various mental health settings. Proficient applying cognitive behavioral therapy to promote client growth and change. Adept facilitating individual and group therapy with adults and adolescents with a focus on meeting client goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Therapist, LSW
NZinga Mind and Heart, LLC
Crown Point, IN
10.2022 - Current
- Conduct consultations with potential therapy clients, providing initial evaluation and assessments
- Develop treatment plans for clients
- Make appropriate, culturally responsive diagnostic determinations according to the DSM-5
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy
- Debrief with other staff, interns, and volunteers as needed
- Assist other therapists and staff with crisis intervention and risk assessments/safety planning as needed
- Promote and model healthy self-care and work-life balance
- Complete periodic and final audits of all client files
- Assist with answering phones
- Support CEO/represent Nzinga Mind and Heart in community events/activities as needed
- Maintain professional, timely, and accurate clinical records.
Therapist/Case Manager
Primo Center for Women and Children
Chicago, IL
07.2018 - 10.2022
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
Home Based Therapist
Metropolitan Oasis CDC
Gary, IN
04.2017 - 07.2018
- As a home-based therapist, I efficiently completed substance use assessments, screenings and intake tasks to determine program eligibility according to the DSM-5 criteria
- I routinely administered and scoring of SASSI-3 Survey, provided patient or family members with information about substance use education and available services or programs, and made appropriate referrals when necessary
- I appropriately conducted individual counseling sessions to assist with setting goals and obtaining sobriety, developed & implemented treatment plan goals and objectives, and conducted oral toxicology screenings
- Routinely, I communicated with DCS Case Workers to aid in clients' progress and success with regards to completing program recommendations, and regularly conducted Case Management and
- Care Coordination services.
Substance Abuse Counselor
CADC, Aunt Martha's
Kankakee, IL
08.2015 - 07.2018
- I conducted intakes, assessments, and treatment program orientation sessions with patients while detailing their rights, mandatory patient education, and treatment protocols according to the ASAM
- Criteria and DSM V
- I assured that patients' individual treatment plans reflected individual needs and submitted & monitored receipt of treatment plan to medical doctor for approval and signature
- I routinely reviewed, evaluated, modified, and documented patients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in the treatment plan
- I created and facilitated materials from an approved curriculum for individual, Level I and Level II Intensive Outpatient group treatment
- Applied evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivation
- Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Matrix Model
- I monitored patients' parole/probation status through monthly progress reports
- I provided a therapeutic environment within which patients can explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to wellness and well-being
- I provided patients and/or family members with information about addiction issues and available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary
- I coordinated officers, community services, mental health professionals, medical providers, or others who were relevant to the patients' treatment
- I also routinely completed DASA/Medicaid/DARTS/CIS Billing.
Substance Abuse Counselor
CADC, Elite Treatment Center
Chicago, IL
05.2013 - 08.2015
- As a Substance Abuse Counselor, I oversaw intakes and the re-determination process by interviewing clients, assisted with completing case records, collected all required documentation, referred clients for supplemental services
- I effectively counseled clients in both individual and group settings to assist them with substance abuse and mental health issues, developed & implemented treatment plan goals and objectives, completed assessments, screenings, and intake tasks to determine program eligibility
- I also consistently utilized placement tool, ASAM Criteria, to assist in client treatment coordination
- I often collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding clients' aftercare, discharge linkage, and client referrals
- I provided DUI, Substance Abuse and Anger Management Case Management services and Discharge Planning Modules as needed
- And I educated clients and community members regarding mental and physical illness, substance abuse, medication, and available community resources through
- Risk Education.
Case Manager
- I conduct productive individual, family, and group counseling to clients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans using my experience and understanding of mental health conditions, domestic violence, and substance abuse, and establish and maintain professional and therapeutic relationships within the guidelines of professional standards and client profiles
- Additionally,
- I routinely perform mental health intakes and assessments utilizing the IM+CANS, make appropriate mental health referrals, efficiently monitor, and document client services, routinely seek supervisory / clinical guidance as needed, attend clinical rounds, and complete Medicaid billing in a timely manner through CIS billing
- Evidenced based intervention utilized such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
- Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Group Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Behavioral Therapy,
- Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Family Therapy
- Additionally, I successfully coordinate interim housing and community-based services for individuals and families
- I provide effective Harm Reduction and Trauma Informed support to all assigned families in the shelter by assisting them in identifying needed services
- I am specially trained in HMIS management and
- Stars Management
- I also have trained new case managers on the IM+CANS as well as in billing and community supportive services.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Aurora State University
08.2022
Master of Health Science - Addiction Studies
Governors State University
01.2014
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Governors State University
05.2010
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- Group Counseling
- Adolescent Therapy
- Addiction Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma Informed Care
- Case Management
- Curriculum Development
- Intake Experience
- Mental Health/IMCANS Certified
- Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Management
- Presentation Skills
- Discharge planning
- Administrative Experience
- Management
- Meeting facilitation
- Certifications and Licenses
Certification
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) 2022
Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) 2021
IM+CANS Adult Certification 2018
HMIS Data Certification 2018
Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC) 2015-Current
Recovery Coach 2013 to Present
Timeline
Lead Therapist, LSW
NZinga Mind and Heart, LLC
10.2022 - Current
Therapist/Case Manager
Primo Center for Women and Children
07.2018 - 10.2022
Home Based Therapist
Metropolitan Oasis CDC
04.2017 - 07.2018
Substance Abuse Counselor
CADC, Aunt Martha's
08.2015 - 07.2018
Substance Abuse Counselor
CADC, Elite Treatment Center
05.2013 - 08.2015
Case Manager
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Aurora State University
Master of Health Science - Addiction Studies
Governors State University
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Governors State University
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