Ross Alexander

Program Manager at Gilda's Club Chicago
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Palos Hills, Illinois, United States, US

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Credentials

  • License for Clinical Social Work
    State of Illinois

Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Manager
      • May 2019 - Present

    • United States
    • Health, Wellness & Fitness
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
      • May 2018 - May 2019

      Guide individuals and groups through counseling sessions designed to restore ability, reduce psychiatric symptoms, and improve social functioning empowering patients to better manage their individual psychiatric needs. Selected Contributions:-Provide individual and group counseling to help clients adjust through evaluation of abilities, interests, experience, skills, health, and education. -Analyze information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations, to assess clients' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services. -Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources such as schools and community groups.

    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intensive Case Manager
      • Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

      -Key consultant and liaison, effectively collaborating with clients, customers, and peers, acting as strategic resource for documentation adherence, clinical skills and direct intervention.-Spearheaded brand awareness, engagement, and long term success via go-to-market strategizing, engagement in social media outlets, and cultivation of community relationships.-Coordinated the complete assessment of clients on their caseloads by arranging for clinical evaluations, psychiatric consultations, psychological testing, functional assessments, rehabilitative and social needs.-Formulated and sustained individualized comprehensive care plans through research, analytics, and resolution of concerns while addressing specific client goals and objectives to enhance progressive care results.

    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
      • May 2012 - Jul 2014

      Advocated for individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health combining strong interpersonal talents with a passion for developing relationships and providing outstanding care and quality services.Selected Contributions:-Provided counseling services with the goal of advising, guiding, and supporting clients through a process of self-improvement.-Directed and encouraged clients through the development of goals and treatment plans with a proven expertise in ability to network with all key stakeholders while demonstrating compliance with professional standards and practices.-Spearheaded marketing strategies for the acquisition of new and existing clientele through organizational relationship building utilizing social media, job fairs and in-person consultation.

    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
      • Oct 2007 - Apr 2012

      Please refer to the description noted in the Great Changes Counseling section. The contributions are the same, though the location is different. Please refer to the description noted in the Great Changes Counseling section. The contributions are the same, though the location is different.

    • Program Director
      • Apr 2003 - Apr 2008

      Recognized as an exceptional director and project manager, as demonstrated by continuous growth within the company, beginning as a therapist with an eventual advancement to program director.-Solid record of successful launching, directing and oversight of large scale programs in a firm by performing functions such as, planning, scheduling, organizing, and tracking process, ensuring the feasibility of each project.-Championed client relations, managing nearly 500 mentally ill adults and directing therapist teams through full operational oversight of facility and implementation of facility operations, workflows, and budgets.-Provided coordination and organization of internal parties to deliver effective clinical interventions and appropriate documentation within time and budget specifications.-Designed, developed, and implemented program policies and procedures to meet the requirements of regulatory boards.

Education

  • Loyola University of Chicago
    Master's of Social Work, Social Work
    2000 - 2002
  • The University of Iowa
    Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
    1995 - 1999

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