Pierre J. Wood, M.A., M.S.

Health Services Specialist II- Centene Youth Care

Bolingbrook, IL 60440

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Work Experience:

Health Care Specialist II Centene Youth Care- Burr Ridge, IL

June 2021 to April 2024

To assist members in connecting with Providers, specialists, or durable medical equipment as needed.

To also provide information about the benefits of Centene Youth Care with Health Choice Illinois.

Works with Individuals in Special Populations, including LGBTQIAA+, IDD, Human Trafficking, and Smart Start for Baby, etc.

Manages Caseload with DCFS-Involved youth to meet behavioral and medical needs.

Health Care Specialist I-Centene Youth Care-Burr Ridge, IL

December 2019 to June 2021

To assist members in connecting with Providers, specialists, or durable medical equipment as needed.

To also provide information about the benefits of Centene Youth Care with Health Choice Illinois.

Works with Individuals in Special Populations, including LGBTQIAA+, IDD, Human Trafficking, and Smart Start for Baby, etc.

Manages Caseload with DCFS-Involved youth to meet behavioral and medical needs.

Therapist II Edgewater Health - Gary, IN

March 2019 to November 2019

• Provide Individual Therapy to members of the city of Gary, IN, and residents of various apartment complexes at Edgewater Health

• Conduct DBT and CBT groups for residents of group homes operated by Edgewater Health

• Assist in Case Management for individuals with mental illness.

Qualified Mental Health Professional-Access Behavioral Health -South Holland, IL

February 2017 to March 2019

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for developmentally delayed and mentally ill individuals

• Lead groups pertaining to psychosocial rehabilitation and community reunification

• Assist in Crisis Intervention

• Assist individuals in transitioning to independent living and socialization within the community.

Mental Health Counselor Presence St. Mary's of Nazareth Hospital - Chicago, IL

September 2016 to March 2018

• Assists in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for mentally ill adults, children, and people living with substance abuse

• Leads groups pertaining to life skills, mental illness, and self-actualization

• Assists in Crisis Intervention

• Trains and assisted in training employees in aggression management techniques to maintain safety.

Adjunct Faculty Instructor- Westwood College -Chicago, IL

September 2013 to March 2016

Presented and explained prepared information for adult learners in various topics of study, including career management, psychology and success strategies

Created lesson plans for various subjects

Assisted students with preparation for the workforce

Case Management Coordinator-Aetna Better Health of Illinois-Chicago, IL

December 2013 to January 2016

Coordinated appointments for recipients of the Medicare/Medicaid Alliance Initiative with primary care physicians, nursing homes, and other healthcare resources

Assisted in Crisis Intervention for some mentally ill recipients

Assisted in organizing immediate care for recipients after hospitalization

Mental Health Counselor-Aurora Chicago Lakeshore Hospital - Chicago, IL

May 2006 to February 2013

Assisted in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for mentally ill adults, children, and people living with substance abuse

Led groups pertaining to life skills, mental illness, and self-actualization

Assisted in Crisis Intervention

Trained and assisted in training employees in aggression management techniques to maintain safety.

Education

Master of Science in Counseling –National-Louis University

January 2021-June 2023 (Complete-Degree Rendered October 2023)

M.A. in Psychology-National-Louis University

April 2008 to August 2010 (Complete-Degree Rendered June 2011)

B.S. in Psychology-Elizabeth City State University

August 1998 to May 2002 (Complete-Degree Rendered May 2002)

Skills: Documentation • Microsoft Excel • Mental Health • Microsoft Office • CPR Certified • Individual / Group Counseling • Mental Health Counseling • Crisis Intervention • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy • Primary Care Experience

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