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