Thalassa Peck
Decatur,IL
Summary
Client-focused professional with training and expertise to help individuals with mental, emotional and substance abuse problems. Excels in counseling, personalized support and crisis intervention.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Logan Correctional Center (Westcare)
Logan, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments of client's mental health status and substance use history.
- Assessed clients to determine individual needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
Homeless Housing Advocate
Dove Homeward Bound
Decatur , IL
01.2019 - 09.2024
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions including demographic information, case notes, and outcomes.
- Compiled monthly reports detailing the number of cases handled by the organization's Housing Advocacy Program.
- Consulted and collaborated with other professionals to provide continuity of patient-family care.
- Collaborated with social service providers in order to provide comprehensive care for clients experiencing homelessness.
- Provided assertive community-based rehabilitation and case management services to high-risk mentally ill patients.
- Conducted inspections of industrial facilities to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
Case Manager
GEO Reentry Services
Decatur , IL
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Transitioned clients to different providers based on progress or needs.
- Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
- Served as a liaison between corrections departments and community organizations that provide re-entry programs for former inmates.
- Maintained detailed case notes on each parolee's progress towards goals.
- Recommended probation conditions to court, including drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation and mental health programs.
- Conducted initial assessments of parolees to determine risk and needs.
- Counseled youth and adult felony offenders with legal, substance abuse, mental health, employment and personal problems.
Activity Director/DSP
J. J Mauphin Group Home
Decatur , IL
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Lead weekly outings to local attractions such as parks and museums.
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Worked closely with families to ensure that their loved ones were receiving appropriate care.
- Encouraged socialization among residents by organizing group games or outings.
- Provided immediate emotional support and stabilization to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by providing crisis intervention services.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Resident Care Specialist
Hickory Point Christian Village
Forsyth, Illinois
12.2008 - 06.2018
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Provided close monitoring and observation of at-risk patients.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Ensured that all safety protocols are followed while providing care to the residents.
- Utilized established patient identification methods when providing direct care.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities as designated in care plans.
- Performed light housekeeping duties and laundry services for residents.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations and assisted medical staff during crises.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Child Development
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL12-2021
Skills
- Client evaluation
- Clinical assessment
- Testing specimens
- Providing community referrals
- Crisis management
- Individual therapy
- Anger management
- Relapse prevention
- Life skills training
- Substance abuse education
- Behavior modification
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Logan Correctional Center (Westcare)
09.2024 - Current
Case Manager
GEO Reentry Services
09.2023 - 02.2024
Homeless Housing Advocate
Dove Homeward Bound
01.2019 - 09.2024
Activity Director/DSP
J. J Mauphin Group Home
06.2018 - 01.2021
Resident Care Specialist
Hickory Point Christian Village
12.2008 - 06.2018
Certificate of Technical Studies - Child Development
Richland Community College