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Aurora, Il

Orland Park, Illinois, United States

Responds to on-call requests for in-person consultation from the partnering police departments and other community entities (such as Silver Cross and Palos Hospitals).Conduct mental health, criminogenic and violence risk assessments on-scene.Assess and provide counseling services as needed while a person is in detention.Participates in regular multidisciplinary team meetings and Partnership Group meetings.Makes appropriate referrals for individual’s and family psychological and psychosocial needs and follows-up to identify if services were accessed.Assists with service records, data collection, and statistics.Participates in clinical supervision weeklyAttends court proceedings as requested and prepares related documentsCollaborates with other MCRU members and participates in weekly team meetingsAssists with monitoring programmatic goals and outcomes, continually adapting to meet or exceed themRotating On-Call responsibilitiesMaintain a caseload of 25 clients.Assisting clients using the Solution Focused Brief Therapy model and techniques.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Provided housing support and case management for adults who are homeless and affected by chronic mental illness and substance use.Lead supportive groups that encourage problem solving skills.Daily milieu contact that encouraged socialization and reduced isolation.Documented appropriate clinical information in a timely fashion.Maintained "billable hour" quotas (minimum 5 hours per shift).Managed about 10 patient cases which included coordination with other programs, patient referrals, and on-going documentation of patient progress or regressionCounseled patients on the attainment of life goals outlined in their recovery programFacilitated workshops for mentally-ill patients to teach skills such as communication, stress-management, teamwork, and overcoming substance abuseProvided therapeutic interventions to support individuals emotionally and behaviorallyAdministered medications and documented on MARS accuratelyUpdated treatment plans and IM+CANS, Conducting psychosocial assessments on mentally-ill patients to determine vocational readiness, cultural and substance abuse dependencyClinically assist individuals with ADL'sEffectively use online health record, SmartCare

Skokie, Illinois, United States

Use of motivational interviewing to establish rapport and learn more about the individual.Quick intake and assessment with individual File and maintain clients paperwork and accountsCase management of clients I bring in to facility and checking up on them and assisting them to make sure they are comfortable

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Conducts mental status exams, crisis assessments, and suicide-homicide risk assessment in the emergency department to determine disposition for psychiatric hospitalization or community resource referrals.Engaged with individuals experiencing a mental health and/or drug & alcohol crisis face to faceAssured Incident Reports are initiated, completed, reviewed and submitted according to agency policies and procedures.Maintain electronic records in accordance with agency policy and procedures.Collaborate with emergency room physicians and nurses in determining treatment recommendations and patient dispositions.Facilitated referrals for outpatient and inpatient servicesImplemented brief, solution-focused interventions in order to help clients stabilize in crisisUse of active listening and collaborative problem solving to react appropriately to clientsEffectively use online health record, CareLogic and Epic

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Involved in all aspects of clinical and administrative work.Led individual and group therapy, and psychoeducational sessions using Brief Solution Focused concepts and techniques to help clients.Performed client intakes for their appropriate programConducted mental health, drug and alcohol, and anger management assessmentsConducted evaluations for DUI and anger management court cases Prepare clinical and status reports, complex assessment and discharge summary reports, and other detailed clinical documentation for clinical recommendations and continued care as appropriate.Complete patient psychosocial and individualized treatment plan within the required time frameMonitoring, evaluating, and recording client progress with that of treatment goals.Provide problem solving advice, coping strategies and relapse prevention information to the clients.

Greater Chicago Area

Used de-escalation techniques when conflict presented itself.In charge of individual training and leading a small group of individuals on shiftsEmpathetic and sympathetic listening and responding during interactions. Time management during shiftFollow and enforce store rules and policiesResolving concerns that happened throughout the dayCollaborating with management to explore ways to improve surroundings.

Greater Chicago Area

Led a group of 20-25 High School student-athletes in daily exercisesProvided support and guidance for individual growth as individuals and athletesDemonstrated patience and active listeningImplemented policy and procedures set by the school to maintain the safety of everyone involved in the program. Encourage the athletes to try new things and step out of their comfort zone

Lockport, Illinois, United States

Led groups of individuals, ages ranging from 5 to 17 years old who were in the foster care system.. Organized and developed, with the use of critical thinking when coming up with daily activities and exercises with modifications for everyone to participate in. Introducing and establishing rapport with the children and their families.Attending supervision and receiving guidance from the supervisor over seeing myself and the program. Being culturally sensitive and sensitive to each person interacted with.

Greater Chicago Area

Review and prepare for the day ahead of timeAssist individuals with their needs during eventActive listening with coworkers and guestAbility to adapt on the fly for when mistakes or errors occur. Maintained inventory and assembled order lists

Certification, Addiction Counseling Certificate

The ACC program provides specialized education and training in the prevention, intervention, and treatment of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse.

Master'S Degree, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program at NEIU delivers a comprehensive academic curriculum and supervised clinical.

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

The program offers a distinctive major that focuses on all aspects of justice. We ask questions about injustice, and examine how.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Women's Basketball Team. Women's Softball Team.