Tania Nunez
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Bi-lingual Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with experience servicing participants who battle alcohol and drug addiction, trauma, abuse and multiple mental health conditions. Primary environments include community outreach programs, inner city crisis centers, community mental health agencies, Chicago Public schools and currently in private practice. Renowned for the ability to establish rapport quickly with clients, employing cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, trauma-focused strategies and EMDR therapy trained. Diligent in researching strategies to engage resistant clients. Experienced in facilitating psychoeducational and psychotherapy groups with adults, adolescents, and children. Dedicated to becoming a liaison of change within the lives of individuals who have been affected negatively by addiction, trauma, loss, and advocating for those who seek a mentally balanced lifestyle.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake Counselor
Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Conduct intake assessments for adult male and female participants
- Assess participants for substance dependency and diagnose accordingly
- Conduct urine screening for all participants being assessed as well as group participants
- Facilitate Intensive Outpatient behavioral counseling group for men
- Facilitate Continuing Care support group for participants who have successfully completed treatment
- Develop treatment plans for participants receiving Intensive Outpatient treatment
- Conduct case reviews with participants to assess need, abstinence, risks of relapse, and recovery environment
- Provide referral source (i.e
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, quickly assessing situations and connecting clients with emergency resources or support networks as appropriate.
- Parole/probation officer, DCFS, case worker, IDHFS, IDOC) with up to date status on treatment progress
- Provide individual counseling sessions with participants who require extra support when necessary.
Wow Counselor
Youth Guidance, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted intake assessments for Working on Womanhood participants
- Completed all research studies for incoming and graduating participants.
- Facilitated 6 psychoeducational/processing groups of mixed grade levels.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions for participants who required a higher level of care on a weekly basis.
- Coordinated care for students who received multiple services from third party service providers in the school.
- Provided support and for students who experienced difficulties with teachers and other staff.
Counseling Intern
Rainbow House
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Exercised crisis intervention strategies to ensure safety of clients as well as the family unit
- Conducted new client intake assessments for children and adolescents who are at risk victims of domestic violence
- Counseled individuals and family members on coping strategies to improve daily interactions in the home as well as social settings
- Co-facilitated children, tween, and teen support and psychoeducational groups
- Facilitated early social skills development groups for children
- Case managed 15 cases of at-risk adolescents
- Developed service/treatment plans for clients
- Answered crisis hotline, following all proper protocols when providing emergency counseling and providing proper referrals
- Co-facilitated parenting psychoeducational support groups
- Referred and linked clients to supportive services (i.e transportation, medical services etc.) Advocated for clients with regards to their environmental, social, educational, physical and mental needs.
Mental Health Counselor
Hamdard Health Alliance
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted intake assessments for all new clients.
- Completed all depression and anxiety screenings for all new and current clients.
- Established goals with individual clients and complete treatment plans that are client centered.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions for clients and family sessions where applicable.
- Coordinated care for clients with psychiatric staff, medical staff and community partners.
- Provided support for clients who did not meet care criteria and provided health navigation for necessary services.
Behavior Health Counselor
Esperanza Health Centers
01.2022 - Current
- Complete all new intake documentation for all new patients.
- Administer required screenings for depression, anxiety or substance abuse.
- Assess all cases for referrals for psychiatry, primary health care, domestic violence and traditional counseling as provide referrals as needed with collaboration with behavioral health care coordinator.
- Provide crisis counseling for same day mental health appointments.
- Collaborate with state agencies such as Department of Children and Family Services to provide behavioral health assessments and provide counseling services as needed.
- Provide didactic training for trauma focused care for behavioral health team.
- Provide solution focused behavioral health counseling for patients and all other modalities as needed.
Psychotherapist/Owner
Resilient Living, LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05.2003
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Addiction therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Recovery strategies
- Multicultural Competence
- Mental Health Assessment
- Individual Counseling
- Empathy Development
- Psychoeducation Delivery
- Treatment Plans
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Group Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Positive patient experiences
- Records Management
- Community resources specialist
Affiliations
Illinois Counseling Association, 2013
Licensure Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor, 178.010899, 03/31/17
- National Certified Counselor, 335164, 03/31/20
- Trauma-Focused Assessment of Child Witness to Domestic Violence, 07/2013
- Short-Term Trauma-Focused Treatment of Child Witness to Domestic Violence, 07/2013
- 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training, 04/2013
Certification
- LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- EMDR - Certified EMDR Therapist
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing-Basic Training
- Trauma-Focused Assessment of Child Witness to Domestic Violence
- Short-Term Trauma-Focused Treatment of Child Witness to Domestic Violence
- 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Behavior Health Counselor
Esperanza Health Centers
01.2022 - Current
Psychotherapist/Owner
Resilient Living, LLC
01.2022 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Hamdard Health Alliance
01.2019 - 01.2021
Wow Counselor
Youth Guidance, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Intake Counselor
Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2018
Counseling Intern
Rainbow House
01.2013 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Counseling
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
National Louis University
- LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- EMDR - Certified EMDR Therapist
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing-Basic Training
- Trauma-Focused Assessment of Child Witness to Domestic Violence
- Short-Term Trauma-Focused Treatment of Child Witness to Domestic Violence
- 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
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