Robert Garcia
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate LCSW with extensive experience in care coordination, therapy, assessment and crisis intervention across all populations from young children to the aging community. Proficient in CBT and DBT modalities, known for fostering teamwork and adaptability. Ready to utilize and advance skills to enhance client care and support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Therapist
Compass Health Center
Chicago, IL
12.2023 - Current
- Working with children ages 5-10 by teaching them various CBT and DBT skills to prepare them for re-entry to school.
- Teaching and facilitating various skill, social skill, mindfulness and recreational activities.
- Facilitating in moment crisis and utilizing de-escalation skills and techniques whenever patients become overwhelmed and/or dysregulated.
- Creating daily check in note template and filling out daily notes to record patients progress throughout time in program.
Therapist
Grassroots Therapy
Naperville, IL
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Providing outpatient therapy for individual and family clients
- Working with client(s) in identifying current problem(s) and co-creating a plan in order to address said problems.
- Utilizing space outside of the standard agency to further develop the therapeutic relationship
- Utilizing, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and Strengths based approaches with clients.
A&R Coordinator (Registry)
UChicago Medicine
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Assessing children admitted to the ER due to mental health-related issues, based off assessment, determining the appropriate level of care for the patient.
- Working with the ER treatment team as well as family and patient, to ensure the patient is receiving the best care possible.
- Calling inpatient programs, faxing over all necessary medical information for intake and setting up transportation following discharge.
Care Coordinator
Pathlights
Palos Heights, IL
09.2017 - 08.2023
- Working within the agencies Choices for Care program consisting of managing a caseload, assessing clients based on mental status and physical needs.
- Conducting initial and annual home visits with clients to conduct MMSE and DON screenings to determine if level of care being received is appropriate or in need of change.
- Working with Northwestern Palos Hospital to complete Acute rehab screenings for necessary patients, as well as completing interim assessments for homemaker services for qualifying patients expecting discharge.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Gerontology And Healthcare
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05-2023
Bachelor of Social Work -
Clarke University
Dubuque, IA05-2017
Skills
- Emotional regulation
- CBT techniques
- Multicultural competence
- Behavioral analysis
- DBT techniques
- Psychodynamic theory
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- LCSW
- BLS
- CPI
Timeline
Group Therapist
Compass Health Center
12.2023 - Current
Therapist
Grassroots Therapy
11.2023 - 03.2024
A&R Coordinator (Registry)
UChicago Medicine
08.2023 - 11.2023
Care Coordinator
Pathlights
09.2017 - 08.2023
Masters of Social Work - Gerontology And Healthcare
Aurora University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Clarke University