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Tymikee Brown-Hassan

Villa Park,IL

Summary

Reliable Counselor lends skilled supervision, activity planning and organization to individual patient assessment and treatment. Adeptly navigates stressful environments to deliver optimized outcomes. Dedicated to balancing high degree of compassionate care with privacy and understanding.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forensic Social Work

Illinois Department of Human Services
Elgin, IL
02.2024 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress using established documentation standards.
  • Conducted assessments of clients' risk for reoffending and developed individualized treatment plans accordingly.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to arrange housing placement and access to social services for clients who were transitioning out of correctional facilities.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions with clients to address issues such as substance abuse, anger management, coping skills development.
  • Provided psychoeducation regarding mental illness symptoms and treatment options to clients and their family members.
  • Attended conferences related to forensic social work practice in order to stay up-to-date on current trends.
  • Completed intake assessments with patients and drafted community re-entry.
  • Clinical team meetings.

Child Protection Investigator

Illinois Department Of Children And Family Services
Aurora, IL
12.2020 - 02.2024
  • Conducted background checks on all individuals associated with a case file.
  • Coordinated placements for children removed from unsafe living environments into more secure settings.
  • Prepared court documents such as affidavits, petitions, motions, subpoenas.
  • Developed case plans with families to ensure that all safety needs are met on an ongoing basis.
  • Provided education and resources to families regarding parenting skills and available community supports.
  • Provided crisis intervention services for families in need of assistance due to child protection issues.
  • Maintained detailed records of all activities related to each case file, including interviews, visits, reports.

Counselor

Behavioral Services
Skokie, IL
01.2021 - 02.2022

Remote counseling, adolescence.

  • Counseled adolescence or family members to assist in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients.
  • Encouraged adolescence to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
  • Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.

Counselor Intern

Behavioral Services of Tennessee
Skokie, IL
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Provided intervention services to adolescents experiencing behavioral difficulties.
  • Educated parents about the impact of mental illness on children's lives and how best to support them.
  • Counseled clients on how to cope with life events that may trigger emotional distress or behavioral problems.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Harry S. Truman College
Chicago, IL
05.2021

Bachelor of Social Work -

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
05.2019

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Harry S. Truman College
Chicago, IL
12.2016

Skills

  • Cognitive behavior therapy
  • Psychological interventions
  • Treatment Plans
  • Grief counseling
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Recovery strategies
  • Behavior Modification
  • Group Therapy
  • Boundary Setting
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Individual Counseling
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Family therapy
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Documentation

Certification

Tymikee

  • LGBTQI & Youth Training Certificate-2021
  • Working with Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems Certificate-2021
  • Confidentiality and Hippa online Training Certificate-2021
  • Developmental Disability Training-Certificate
  • Kids and Older Caregivers Exam/Certificate 2020
  • Child and Family Team Meeting Exam/Certificate 2020
  • Illinois Child welfare: Ethics and Professionalism.Exam/Certificate 2020
  • Certified Nurse Assistant

Licenses

  • Substitute Teacher License No# 1257368- Expiration Date: 06/30/2025
  • License Social Work (LSW) No# 150.196783- Expiration Date: 11/30/2025

Timeline

Forensic Social Work

Illinois Department of Human Services
02.2024 - Current

Counselor

Behavioral Services
01.2021 - 02.2022

Child Protection Investigator

Illinois Department Of Children And Family Services
12.2020 - 02.2024

Counselor Intern

Behavioral Services of Tennessee
08.2020 - 12.2020

Master of Social Work -

Harry S. Truman College

Bachelor of Social Work -

Northeastern Illinois University

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Harry S. Truman College
Tymikee Brown-Hassan