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Sara Diaz

Lemont,IL

Summary

Compassionate professional in social services field, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in client assessment, case management, and crisis intervention. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support diverse populations effectively.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Worker/Case Manager

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hospital
Westmont, IL
07.2023 - Current
  • Facilitates and thoroughly completes clinical intake assessments and necessary intake documentation for patient admissions
  • Conducts accurate and timely clinical reviews of behavioral health cases for medical necessity
  • Utilizes knowledge of medical necessity criteria for all levels of behavioral health care
  • Completes pre-certifications and initial reviews for mental health and substance use services
  • Advocates for patients and provides education to patients and families.

Admissions Counselor

Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Lemont, IL
02.2021 - 06.2023
  • Facilitates and thoroughly completes clinical intake assessments, utilization review, and necessary intake documentation for patient admissions
  • Completes pre-certifications and initial reviews for mental health and substance use residential services
  • Initiates peer-to-peer reviews and coordinates with physicians.

Education

Master of Arts in Social Work -

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work -

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
05.2019

Associate of Arts -

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
05.2017

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Documentation review
  • Time management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Written and verbal communication

Certification

Licensed Social Worker

Timeline

Social Worker/Case Manager

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Admissions Counselor

Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
02.2021 - 06.2023

Master of Arts in Social Work -

Lewis University

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work -

Lewis University

Associate of Arts -

College of DuPage

Licensed Social Worker

Sara Diaz