Clinical Therapist

• Jun 2023 - Present

Clinical Intake Supervisor

• Dec 2021 - Mar 2023

Clinical Supervisor

• Jun 2021 - Feb 2023

• Staff Therapist June 2021-November 2021, Clinical Supervisor November 2021 -Current• Supervised clinical team of 8-10 consisting of staff therapists, therapy interns, community support staff, and case managers.• Assured all Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessments of Needs and Strengths (IM+CANS) and other clinical documentation are completed accurately and on time.• Kept the team working at a pace to successfully achieve 100% productivity.• Provided therapy and counseling services to a case load equaling 10 clinical hours a week. Show less

Team Leader NSH Buffett Place

• Oct 2016 - Jun 2021

Intake Team Leader

• Sep 2014 - Sep 2016

• Responsible for the day to day operations of Program’s intake and clinical services marketing including coordination between treatment teams and other components of the agency.• Conduct needs assessments and address accordingly• Aid in the development and implementation of Mental Health Assessment and Care Plans.• Intervenes and works cooperatively with collateral sources including inpatient hospital staff, agencies, bureaucracies, facilities, and families on member’s behalf. Must keep logs and other records of all contacts as required by agency or program practices.• Complete all documentation necessary to fully represent services provided.• Acted as a resource and provided support with understanding and monitoring member behavior.• Provides direct services to members. This includes, but is not limited to, group counseling/therapy, case management, assertive community treatment, crisis intervention, and psycho-social services.• Attend health fairs to represent Thresholds and promote clinical services.• Other responsibilities as assigned. Show less

Case Manager

• Apr 2011 - Sep 2014

• Provide direct service to members through case management, therapy support, crisis intervention and transitional coordination.• Conduct needs assessments and address accordingly.• Aid in the development and implementation of care plans.• Assist in members development and transition into productive independent adults.• Complete all documentation necessary to fully represent services provided.• Attend all court appearances, case reviews, DCFS meetings and team meetings that serve to enhance or affect the quality of life for the member.• Provide an active role in team meetings regarding progress, care planning and member input.• Assist Residential Supervisor and staff with expectations and implementation of residential treatment.• Acted as a resource and provided support with understanding and monitoring member behavior.• Utilize counseling skills to assist in member stabilization during crisis.• Provide brief counseling to members.• Assist members with defining career, work and life related goals and objectives.• Locate and connect members with community resources. Show less

Counseling Intern

• Jul 2009 - Jun 2010

• Provide empathic individual counseling services to survivors of sexual assault. • Co-facilitate Incest Survivors Group, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group (DBT), and Trauma Recovery and Empowerment (TREM) group. • Observe DBT group with clients at the Community Counseling Centers of Chicago Broadway location (C4 Broadway.) • Maintain accurate paperwork and records for client information. • Participate in Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault trainings as available. • Participate in C4 and Quetzal activities as available. Show less

Shift Supervisor, Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline

• Apr 2004 - Jun 2009

• Providing telephone crisis counseling and information through the 24-hour, fully staffed, rape crisis Hotline. • Referring callers to resources for further counseling or legal advocacy. • Creating the Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline 52-hour training for new volunteers. • Presenting various topics during the 52-hour Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) mandated training. • Providing telephone crisis counseling and information through the 24-hour, fully staffed, rape crisis Hotline. • Referring callers to resources for further counseling or legal advocacy. • Creating the Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline 52-hour training for new volunteers. • Presenting various topics during the 52-hour Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) mandated training.

Referrals

• 2002 - 2004

Volunteer Advocate

• 2002 - 2004

Volunteer Advocate

• 2002 - 2004