Brenna Bourke, LCSW
Therapist at Lake Cook Behavioral Health- Claim this Profile
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Paul Mast Hewitt
Brenna was organized and effective. She gained the trust of the families with whom she worked. She was able to surpass expectations and take on additional work as needed. Others enjoyed working with her and she proved herself to be a team player.
Paul Mast Hewitt
Brenna was organized and effective. She gained the trust of the families with whom she worked. She was able to surpass expectations and take on additional work as needed. Others enjoyed working with her and she proved herself to be a team player.
Paul Mast Hewitt
Brenna was organized and effective. She gained the trust of the families with whom she worked. She was able to surpass expectations and take on additional work as needed. Others enjoyed working with her and she proved herself to be a team player.
Paul Mast Hewitt
Brenna was organized and effective. She gained the trust of the families with whom she worked. She was able to surpass expectations and take on additional work as needed. Others enjoyed working with her and she proved herself to be a team player.
Credentials
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Illinois Association of Social Work BoardsJun, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL)
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)Aug, 2012- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Lake Cook Behavioral Health
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Therapist
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Dec 2018 - Present
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Aetna
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Care Manager
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May 2016 - Mar 2019
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Intact Services Supervisor
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Aug 2014 - May 2016
Supervised a team of 5 case workers in the Intact Services Program, contracted by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
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Family Intervention Specialist (Intact)
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2014
• Served a caseload of families referred by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) due to allegations of child abuse or neglect• Performed weekly home visits with families throughout Cook County, IL in order to assess the safety and well-being of children in the home and to help prevent children from being removed from their parents’ care • Worked with parents to identify and resolve some of the risk factors that contributed to their DCFS abuse/neglect allegations, such as drug/alcohol abuse, domestic violence, anger management, mental illness, and poor parenting skills. Developed comprehensive service plans with families in order to address and resolve these risk factors • Utilized crisis management techniques to diffuse situations that presented threats to vulnerable children, such as parental arguments, erratic parental behavior, suicidal/homicidal ideaiton, and parental intoxication• Maintained monthly contact with families’ service providers such as doctors, therapists, school teachers, etc. in order to assess parents’ progress and children’s safety and well-being
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Individual & Family Therapist / Practicum Student
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Aug 2011 - May 2012
• Screened potential clients for mental health issues • Completed comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnosed clients using DSM-IV-TR criteria • Formulated individualized treatment plans based on clients’ desired treatment goals and evidenced-based interventions • Provided individual & family therapy services to clients ranging from 8 to 35 years of age • Facilitated referrals to staff psychiatrist when necessary and supported clients/families through the medication process • Facilitated a psychoeducational group that focused on parenting issues for mothers separated from their abusive partners
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CDI Head Start
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Family Advocate
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Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
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Kirkwood Elementary School
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Family Resource Specialist / Practicum Student
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Jan 2009 - May 2009
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Education
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2011 - 2012
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Arts (M.A.), Social Work -
2005 - 2009
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Work -
Universidad Francisco Marroquín
Spanish Language and Literature -
Centro Bartolome de las Casas
Spanish Language and Literature
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