Employment and Volunteer Work Integrated Assessment Clinical Supervisor 6/2015 to 6/2016 (Cook County Screening Team Part-Time) Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois * Maintained ongoing communication with the Clinical Director regarding administrative and clinical issues related to cases or clinical screeners supervising on a weekly basis. * Demonstrate competence in clinical areas of early intervention, early childhood assessment, clinical assessment and diagnostic interpretation, child development, emotional functioning, attachment theory, trauma theory, parent-child relationships, substance use, domestic violence and adult mental health as well as child and adult social functioning. Review all Department Child Protection Investigative referral information, as well as all information available within the SACWIS system reviewing all DCP reports, prior case plans and LEADS reports. * Assisted Clinical Screeners with interviews, screenings, report writing, and complete IA assessments when necessary. * Provided weekly clinical supervision individually to each Clinical Screener to discuss interviewing and assessment results, family dynamics, clinical interpretations, clinically based recommendations, as well as facilitated and assisted in the facilitation of the weekly group case consultation process and staff meeting. * Reviewed and edited drafts of IA reports, providing clear written and any necessary verbal feedback within an average of 2 working days of receiving an IA report. * Prepared Clinical Screeners to participate in case staffing family team meetings, attending staffing's/meetings with or for the Clinical Screener if needed, and approve final reports before dissemination. * Ensured the goals and timeframes of the IA process were met, keeping the Clinical Director and DCFS administrators abreast of case progress. * Conducted reviews of supervisee work performance and reported those findings to the IA Clinical Director. Integrated Assessment Clinical Screener 2/2005 to 6/2015 Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois * Identify and assess medical, mental health, developmental and social-emotional needs of children and associated family members. * Review all Department Child Protection Investigative referral information, as well as case information from the Permanency Worker. * Complete all necessary screenings and interviews for parent/guardian, stepparent, paramour, caregiver and children. * Following each interview, the clinical team, review all information, questions, concerns, impressions and recommendations with the Permanency Worker. * Provide the drafts of the Integrated Assessment report based on information, documentation, interviews and recommendations continue communication regularly with Permanency Worker/Supervisor throughout the process. * Develop a comprehensive mental health assessment with appropriate evidence-based recommendations. * Develop a treatment plan to address those recommendations. * Participated in the DCFS Pilot Program for Integrated Assessment Services with Intact Families from 10/2010 - 6/2012. Advanced Child Protection Investigator 2/2002 to 2/2005 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Chicago, Illinois * Conducted investigation to determine the safety and welfare needs of children identified by the State Central Registry. * Provided substance abuse, domestic violence and mental health assessments. * Developed court documentation and provided testimony. Reason for leaving: Promotion Clinical Social Worker II Forensics 11/1999 to 2/2002 Elgin Mental Health Center, Elgin, Illinois * Developed clinical assessment of adult male forensic patients, including psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning, discharge planning. * Provided substance abuse treatment in groups and individual therapy. * Conducted psychotherapy - group and individual. * Produced monthly court reports and provided court testimony, as required. Reason for leaving: New job opportunity Program Coordinator 3/1998 to 11/1999 Centegra Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient, Woodstock, Illinois * Conducted clinical assessment of adult male and female patients, including substance abuse evaluations, psychosocial assessments and discharge planning. * Managed Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment groups and individual psychotherapy. * Coordinated Treatment Team clinical staffing. * Supervised clinical staff, providing evaluations, educational recommendations and linkage to community social services. Reason for leaving: New job opportunity with pay increase Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker 6/1992 to 3/1998 St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin, Illinois * Conducted clinical assessments, psychosocial evaluations and substance abuse evaluations. * Managed insurance review and coordination of services. * Provided group, family and individual therapy. Reason for leaving: New job opportunity with pay increase Education/Degrees: * Masters - Social Work Aurora University Aurora Illinois 1997 * Bachelors - Behavioral Science, National-Louis University - Elgin 1992 * Associates - Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Elgin Community College 1990 Certifications/Accreditations: * MISA Certification 2001 * LCSW 2001 * LSW 1998 * BA 1992 * CADC Certification 1992

Highlights:

• Assessments
• Behavioral Health
• Documentation
• Guardian
• Guardian (Comm Net Sw)
• Insurance
• Therapy
• Trauma