Heather *** Springwood Janicke Drive

Joliet, Illinois

815-***-****

ac8tqe@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, compassionate and professionally driven to help others overcome personal obstacles and achieve mental wellness. Skilled in therapeutic communication techniques, high stress situations and mental health services for a variety of settings. Has provided services at the inpatient, outpatient, residential, and individual levels. Current CPI and CPR certification.

Education

Governors State University University Park, IL

Graduated May 2016

Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

President of GSU's Chi Sigma Iota chapter

Peer Mentor to new graduate students

Participated in study abroad - A Counselor's View of Italy Purdue University West Lafayette, IN

Graduated December 2004

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Participated in research focusing on mother-child attachment theory. Employment History

Silver Cross Hospital New Lenox, IL

Intensive Outpatient Program Mental Health Therapist May 2016 – Present

• Conducted treatment groups which incorporated the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

• Assessed and treated individuals with substance use and mental health needs

• Effectively collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams ensuring continuity of care

• Monitored patient responses to treatment for effectiveness

• Implemented changes to care as necessary to achieve desired outcomes

• Trained in assessment and referral in the Intake Department

• Communicated with insurance companies for benefits and eligibility and pre- certification

• Assessed patients in the Emergency Room setting to determine need for hospitalization

Silver Cross Hospital

Mental Health Technician

April 2005 – May 2016

• Communicated and enacted safety protocols during suicide watch of mental health patients

• Preceptor of new hospital employees

• Timely, accurate, concise documentation of observations and interventions in the EMR

• Conducted group and individual counseling on adult inpatient unit Guardian Angel Community Services Joliet, IL

Sexual Assault Services Center Counseling Intern

May 2015 – February 2016

• 65 hour cross-training in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

• ICASA's 30 hour Sexual Assault Child Counselor Training Part I

• Co-leader and developer of teen sexual assault group

• Provided medical and legal advocacy to local clients

• Performed individual counseling with clients

• Responded to crisis calls received on 24 hour sexual assault hotline Association Memberships and Interests

• Member of American Counseling Association, Chi Sigma Iota, and the International Association of Trauma Professionals

• National Depression Screening Day screener 2005-2001 References

References available upon request

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