Licensed Clinical Social Worker

CHRISTINE ELIZABETH PRIESOL,RN, MSW, LCSW

**** ****** ****** *******, ******* 46321 219-***-****

OBJECTIVE Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in the CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK field within a

school system, hospital, clinic, or law enforcement agency. Individual treatment of adults, children

and adolescents, group therapy, family treatment and psycho-educational groups are treatment

modalities of special interest. I am also interested in pursuing other avenues that utilize my career.

QUALIFICATIONS

1 Graduate degree in Social Work encompassing a solid knowledge of psychotherapy, behavior

modification, family counseling, behavioral adjustments, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder,

major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and group and individual counseling techniques.

1 Proven ability to reach a targeted goal, assess risk and respond appropriately.

1 Effectively managed numerous responsibilities simultaneously.

1 Possess sound judgment and excellent decision making skills.

EDUCATION MASTER of SOCIAL WORK May 1999

Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois

Concentration: Children and Adolescents

BACHELOR of SCIENCE August 1987

University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois

ASSOCIATE DEGREE in SCIENCE, SCHOOL of NURSING May 1978

Vermont College of Norwich University, Montpelier, Vermont

SCHOOL CITY of EAST CHICAGO, East Chicago, Indiana

GRADUATE LEVEL School Social Work Intern (Grades K-8)

INTERNSHIPS 1 Interfaced directly with special education students in the areas of behavioral adjustment and

seriously emotionally handicapped classes.

1 Directed individual counseling sessions with students and parents, performed home

visits, and co-facilitated group therapy sessions.

1 Actively participated in M.D.C. meetings and case conferences.

HAMMOND PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, Hammond, Indiana

School Therapist (Grades K-8)

1 Conducted individual weekly psychotherapy sessions with students.

1 Conducted weekly group therapy sessions involving 8-10 students.

1 Directed treatment based group sessions, behavior modification groups, and

individual and family counseling.

1 Counseling techniques utilized included long term, brief and group treatment modalities.

EXPERIENCE

TRI-CITY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH, East Chicago, Indiana

Coordinator of Nursing Services (3 years)

1 Functioned in an Administrative capacity overseeing Medical/Nursing aspects of various

Agency programs, including Adult Chemical Dependency Unit and numerous residential

programs for mentally ill patients.

1 Provided in-service educational programs for professional staff members focusing on

psychopharmacology, universal precautions, and blood-borne pathogens.

Staff RN -Adolescent Residential Substance Abuse Program (3 years)

1 Performed individual and group counseling sessions focusing on health related issues

Clinical Social Work License- Indiana, Illinois

Registered Nurse-Indiana, Illinois, Oregon

Type 73 certification - State of Illinois

Member - National Association of Social Workers

Illinois School Social Workers Association

MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH, DISTRICT #158, Lansing, Illinois

CHRISTINE ELIZABETH PRIESOL,RN, MSW, LCSW

7926 Forest Avenue Munster, Indiana 46321 219-***-****

School Social Worker (Grades 6-8) (August, 1999 - 2006)

• Utilize objective and subjective assessment tools to evaluate the needs and characteristics of

students in the learning environment.

• Formulated social developmental studies with relevant data to determine appropriate academic

placement.

• Administered, scored, and interpreted adaptive behavior scales.

• Direct services and intervention through individual and group sessions.

• Home visits to assess the student within the family environment.

• Communication link between school and home for referral of supportive services.

REAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #158 Lansing, Illinois

School Social Worker( grades pre-school- 5th grade) (August, 2006-2008)

• Utilize objective and subjective assessment tools to evaluate the needs and characteristics of

students in the learning environment.

• Formulated social developmental studies with relevant data to determine appropriate academic

placement.

• Administered, scored, and interpreted adaptive behavior scales.

• Direct services and intervention through individual and group sessions.

• Home visits to assess the student within the family environment.

• Communication link between school and home for referral of supportive services.

OAK GLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #158 Lansing, Illinois

School Social Worker(Grades K- 5th grade) (August, 2008-2010)

• Utilize objective and subjective assessment tools to evaluate the needs and characteristics of

students in the learning environment.

• Formulated social developmental studies with relevant data to determine appropriate academic

placement.

• Administered, scored, and interpreted adaptive behavior scales.

• Direct services and intervention through individual and group sessions.

• Home visits to assess the student within the family environment.

• Communication link between school and home for referral of supportive services.

PRIVATE PRACTICE,Munster, Indiana

Private practitioner(2003-2012)

• Private practice seeing adults, adolescents, and children individually, in couples therapy,

and in family sessions. Several treatment modalities used including, but not exclusively, attachment

therapy, brief treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution focused therapy.

DR. JAN ELLIOTT AND ASSOCIATES, Schererville, Indiana

Clinical psychotherapist (2012-present)

• Group practice seeing adults, adolescents, and children individually, in couples therapy,

and in family sessions. Several treatment modalities used including, but not exclusively,

attachment therapy, brief treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution

focused therapy.

CHRISTINE ELIZABETH PRIESOL,RN, MSW, LCSW

7926 Forest Avenue Munster, Indiana 46321 219-***-****

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