Alexandra Chwalik, Msw, Lsw Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Facilitate weekly IOP/PHP group therapy sessions utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for young adults ages 18-24 years• Maintain and meet with own caseload of clients for weekly individual sessions addressing goal setting, executive functioning, ADLs, life skills (i.e. academic planning, budgeting, career exploration, socialization, etc.) and other outlined treatment goals utilizing a solution-focused approach • Assist clients with discharge planning and setting up aftercare for stepdown to outpatient level of care such as individual therapy, psychiatry, PCP, groups (process or skills-based), art therapy, etc. to ensure continuity of care• Case-consult with an integrated care team of individual therapists, psychiatrists, family therapists and group therapists to promote treatment outcomes• Complete Utilization Reviews for insurance to accurately report client’s progress in treatment and medical necessity for additional time to maintain gains

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Liaise between Trilogy and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) to locate Medicaid members of the Williams and Colbert programs disconnected from care due to COVID-19, loss of housing, etc. • Seek, find and contact identified members in need of services to provide education on programs that will address their unique healthcare needs • Conduct health assessments related to members' personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation and make referrals to appropriate levels of care• Engage, evaluate, and link members to necessary health care such as a new PCP, psychiatrist, specialist or pharmacy• Prioritize clients in potential need of community-based care coordination with MCOs• Guide members in discussion about adherence to personal health plans and medication regimens• Monitor local, state and federal health care trends/research to ensure high quality service for clients• Provide client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed services to clients living with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders utilizing a harm reduction approach• Organize and direct care coordination efforts across departments and programs•Meet deliverables based on MCO care coordination contracts and complete required reporting• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with partner organizations in Trilogy’s Prime, MCO’s, IHPA, and IHH• Maintain prior authorization, documentation, and ensure charting is in compliance with MCOs, Medicaid, state specific accreditation, and organization standards

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Provided medical social work services including initial assessment and a range of client-centered, confidential services that connect patients living with HIV/AIDS to health care, clinical psychosocial, and supportive services• Facilitated referral to and maintenance of patients' primary medical services: provide education and support for engagement in medical care, medication adherence, and HIV risk reduction techniques, assure client is connecting to other core services such as dental, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and deliver benefits counseling to clients by assisting in enrollment, verification and utilization of medical insurance benefits• Developed initial patient CARE plan with patient input and update every six months• Supported patient through navigation of health care system• Collaborated with other service providers to create a network and ensure continuation of care

Waukegan, Illinois

• Administered assessments, intake appointments, treatment planning, discharge planning for clients• Communicated and collaborated with courts, probation, Illinois Department of Corrections and Department of Children and Family Services to promote clients’ wellbeing and treatment outcomes• Facilitated Substance Abuse Early Intervention and Basic Outpatient Treatment groups for both youth and adults utilizing a range of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, etc.

Chicago, Illinois

• Provided short-term intensive substance abuse treatment services (in English and Spanish) for male detainees inside Division 3A of the Cook County Jail. Treatment included group counseling, cognitive behavioral curriculum, psycho-educational groups, relapse prevention, anger management, parenting and “pre-release” reentry planning• Led Cognitive Behavioral group therapy through the Run4Change program (in partnership with Cook County Juvenile Probation) with adolescents ages 13 to 18 on probation, in supervision, or in a diversion program • Co-facilitated multiple community-based cognitive behavioral therapy groups for adult men and women through the Adult Redeploy Illinois program as an alternative to incarceration for clients with non-violent, low-level drug and related property crimes

Logan Square, Chicago, Illinois

● Led the coordination of high-quality monthly and quarterly events that empowered, connected and engaged the community while highlighting dynamic local businesses and organizations● Cultivated and implemented a team process for event creation that promoted collaboration, partnership and continued business engagement● Utilized data and analytics consistently to evaluate interest, progress and growth of audience● Direction and management of a team of four events managers

Greater Chicago Area

● Project-managed and executed an inaugural national conference convening 150 leaders in early education, government and philanthropy● Facilitated team meetings and managed event timelines, work plan and budget● Organized, trained and oversaw a group of fifteen volunteers● Assisted digital marketing strategy and boosted scale and reach through content creation, web development, social media consulting and community outreach

Greater Chicago Area

● Attended weekly, in-depth training on non-profit management and professional development● Volunteered over ninety hours throughout Chicago with local schools and nonprofits including Girls on the Run, After School All Stars, Chicago Cares and United Way● Engaged in a capacity-building service project to create an asset map for Englewood community● Created, organized and produced a skill-sharing forum for youth 12-18 years in the Bronzeville area

Greater Chicago Area

● Facilitated communication between multiple departments in order to foster collaboration ● Managed web content, marketing, social media, and other online outreach strategies ● Modified materials to strengthen programming for the case management, housing, referral, and prevention programs. ● Designed, developed, and implemented a social media strategy and training on new methodologies for staff in the external relations and programming departments

Greater San Diego Area

● Oversaw aspects of the space and shows including planning, promotion, production, and collaboration with agents, tour managers, bartenders, promoters, security, and venue staff● Booked, managed, scheduled, and produced over three-hundred film screenings, live concerts, wine tastings, dances, comedy nights, galas, and receptions ● Managed cutting checks, creating contracts, cash handling, ticket taking, and marketing through social media. ● Created and executed a membership program which successfully generated new revenue and interestExplore the venue here: http://theloft.ucsd.edu/

Master Of Social Work - Msw

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Daughters of Triton, A capella, Psi Chi I had the privilege of studying my areas of passion at UC San Diego. I.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: I was extremely involved in high school. I participated in marching band, school musicals, AP Spanish group.