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QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Summary

Social Worker dedicated to working tirelessly with clients to help them resolve various issues and thrive on their own terms. Experienced in providing services to children, adolescents and families.

Highlights
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • DSM-IV knowledge
  • Biopsychosocial assessments
  • Patient-centered care



  • Strong communicator
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Empathetic
Experience
08/2009 - 09/2011
Community Mental Health Council, Inc － Chicago, ILQualified Mental Health Professional
  • Conducted intake interviews and biopsychosocial assessments on adults aged 18-65 who were severely mentally ill, homeless and/ or dually diagnosed.
  • Interviewed clients individually and with families to determine what services would best address their needs.
  • Completed appropriate documentation according to Rule 132 for Medicaid billing.
05/2009 - 09/2011
Community Mental Health Council, Inc － Chicago, ILClinical Therapist
  • Practiced individual and family therapy for children aged 4-17, who exhibited problems with anger management, behavior modification, depression, anxiety, self esteem, communication and social skills.
  • Developed and reviewed treatment plans with clients collaboratively, performed mental health assessments, and maintained thorough case notes and reports.
  • Collaborated with DCFS, hospitals, schools, probation officers and other public mental health agencies to advocate on clients' behalf.
08/2008 - 03/2009
Community Mental Health Council － Chicago, ILIntern Therapist
  • Conducted individual, and family therapy sessions with children, adolescents and their families.
  • Completed mental health assessments, treatment plans, case notes, and reports for assigned caseload.
  • Presented case history material for review and consulted with field supervisor regarding the treatment of certain clients.
01/2008 - 05/2008
South Central Elementary Day Treatment Center － Chicago, ILSocial Work Intern
  • Provided social work services to behaviorally and emotionally disturbed youth aged 10-14, using cognitive-behavioral therapy, art therapy and therapeutic game play.
  • Completed intakes, assessments and treatment plans of students.
  • Maintained a caseload of 6-10 students.
08/2007 - 12/2007
Chicago Youth Centers-CCBYS － Chicago, ILCrisis Worker Intern
  • Provided crisis intervention to youth ages 11-17 that were runways, homeless or had issues with truancy. Services included counseling, referrals to other agencies, workshops, and reunification of the family.
Education
May 2009
University of Illinois at Chicago － Chicago, IL, USAMaster of Social Work: Social Work
May 2007
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign － Urbana, IL, USABachelor of Arts: Sociology
Certifications

State of Illinois Licensed Social Worker (Masters)- March 2012

Qualified Mental Health Professional- August 2009

Professional Affiliations

National Association of Social Workers- Member since 2009

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Community Mental Health Council, Inc
  • Community Mental Health Council
  • South Central Elementary Day Treatment Center
  • Chicago Youth Centers-CCBYS

School Attended

  • University of Illinois at Chicago
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Job Titles Held:

  • Qualified Mental Health Professional
  • Clinical Therapist
  • Intern Therapist
  • Social Work Intern
  • Crisis Worker Intern

Degrees

  • Master of Social Work : Social Work
    Bachelor of Arts : Sociology

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