Therapist, criminal mitigation specialist
Resume:
Eileen McCarthy, LCSW
*************@*****.***
THERAPIST
SELF EMPLOYED
June 2004 to Present
Working as a psychotherapist counseling adults, children, adolescents, couples and families.
Specializing in bipolar disorders, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety/panic disorders, depression and mental health diagnosis. Worked as independent mitigation specialist for University legal aid clinics.
Care Manager for Aetna Insurance
Magellan Behavioral Health
Chicago, IL
February 2003 to March 2004
Managed 50,000 patients during in-patient and out-patient care psychiatric care.
Assisted Psychiatrists with assessment of behavioral health inpatient needs
Handled crisis calls.
Child and Family Therapist
Choices Treatment Services
Chicago, IL
April 2002 to November 2002
Provided in home psychological services for children placed in foster care through the Department of Child and Family Services. Provided therapy for parents involved with the Department of Child and Family Services and court testimony to facilitate child and family reunification.
DIRECTOR OF MITIGATION
Illinois Capital Litigation Division
Chicago, IL
January 1997 to January 2000
Worked as part of the defense team in capital cases post-conviction to provide mitigation evidence for the courts. I conducted interviews with clients, their families and significant others to collect biopsychosocial information in order to assess the existence of psychiatric, neurological, neuropsychological, neurotoxicological, neuropharmalogical problems in support of mitigation. I researched the ramifications of the defendant's developmental years on his behaviors. Also, I worked closely with experts to write reports which served as evaluations of the defendant's diagnosis. Managed, contracted and booked experts for evaluation of mitigation. Coordinated and trained Master's level social work students interning at Illinois Capital Litigation Division
Mitigation Specialist
Illinois Capital Litigation Division
1995 to 1997
Provided defense representation to defendants in capital cases on the post- conviction level.
Worked in conjunction with attorneys and investigators and utilized comprehensive knowledge of DSM and psychotropic medication to develop biopsychosocial histories through a detailed assessment and evaluation process involving the client's medical history, family, work and social contacts.
Responsible for reviewing and assessing expert client evaluations.
Education
M.S.W. in Social Work
University of Illinois, Jane Addams School -
Chicago, IL
1991
Paralegal Certificate in Estates Trusts and Wills
Roosevelt University -
Chicago, IL
1977 to 1977
References available upon request
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