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Angela Maria Cunningham, MSW, LMSW

PROFILE: I would like to begin by providing a brief description of my academic and professional background. I have a bachelor’s degree in (Human Development and Family Services, with a Minor in Sociology, along with a Master of Social Work degree. My academic focus has provided me with skill knowledge of policy and provisions, preparing Clinical treatment plans, Assessments, excellent communication skills also clinical diagnosing with Mental-Health based knowledge. I also have crisis intervention skills of utilizing psychological first aid for clients in immediate distress. In contrast, I have a strong commitment to serving the needs of marginalized communities, families, and groups. Attached to my professional credentials I also have competent based knowledge of Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT). Overall, I have training experience working with psychosis disorders, clinical assessment skills, treatment planning, organizing group therapy, crisis counseling, and medical knowledge of hospice social work helping clients and family navigate planning for end-of life care and managing the stresses of debilitating physical illnesses. I also have strong skills with interacting with medical professionals within Interdisciplinary teams. In addition, I am proficient in handling sensitive and confidential records. Nevertheless, my history of producing accurate, timely reports, meeting stringent guidelines would describe me best in past professional environments. Lastly, I would like to mention without seeming ostentation, that I can easily transcend cultural differences.

EDUCATION:

Master of Social Work Graduated: May 13, 2019, Governor State University, University Park, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies Graduated May 2014 Concentration in Child and Family Services, Minor in Sociology

Purdue University, Hammond, IN

(Member of Social Justice Club, 2011-2020)

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Manager of Community Support Team November 28, 2022, to Present Cornerstone Services of Kankakee, IL

General Functions:

Responsible for development and management of the Community Support Team program. This includes ongoing face-to-face contact with CST consumers, weekly supervision with CST staff and 24/7 availability via phone as needed. CST services are designed to decrease crises episodes, increase community functioning and assist persons served to achieve their recovery goals.

Develop, plan, organize, direct, and supervise the day-to-day aspects of the community support team program.

Provide training, leadership and supervision to staff about the provision of CST and recovery model for persons with serious mental illnesses and substance abuse issues.

Responsible for CST intake services, screenings, assessments, coordination with nursing facilities and assisting the property manager with locating housing, as applicable.

Complete initial Mental Health Assessments and required annual Mental Health assessments updates for all CST consumers.

Interview, hire, trin, evaluate, and discipline staff in accordance with agency personnel policies and procedures.

Collaborate with the Team to ensure that at least one team member is available 24 hours a day/7 day a week.

Responsible for coordination and documentation of Individual Treatment and Recovery

Deliver and document facility and community-based menta health services to meet the needs of person served.

Mental Health Assessment, Individual Treatment and Recover Plan, Community Support, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Psychotropic Medication Training/ Monitoring.

Hospice Social Worker August 9, 2021, to November 2022 Uplifted Care of Bourbonnais, IL

●To provide psychosocial of the assessment and plan of care developed with IDT-Interdisciplinary Team

●To serve members of the IDT and participate actively in the weekly meetings.

●To prefer patients and families to appropriate resources in the community.

●To provide supportive counseling and social services to patients and families, including anticipatory grief counseling. As requested by the Director of Social Services to the Bereavement, complicated anticipatory grief may be referred to the Bereavement Department and worked with in conjunction with the Bereavement dept.

●To facilitate support groups. To assist, as requested, with Bereavement support groups and the Volunteer Coordinator with volunteer support groups.

●To facilitate orderly transitions of surviving clients to bereavement department services

●To provide emotional support for members of the Uplifted Care IDT

●To network with other hospice social workers and to continually learn in the area of hospice social services, new rules and regulations.

●Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws as well as policies and procedures of Uplifted Care

Crisis Counselor Aug 2020- May 2021 Community Counseling Centers of Chicago: SASS, Chicago IL

●Perform risk assessment and create safety plans for clients requiring crisis intervention services and community stabilization.

●Counseling people in danger of harming themselves or others supports those undergoing acute crisis.

●Provide mobile crisis assessments, mental health assessment onsite and in the community.

●Provide crisis intervention, brief supportive therapy, utilizing psycho-educational services, best practice approaches to treatment.

●Provide brief counseling services.

●Ensure all service documentation is completed in accordance with agency and grant guidelines, state requirements and authorize requirements.

●Assess needs and provide resources and linkage to clients seeking crisis support resources.

Therapist May 2019-March 2020 National Youth Advocacy Program, Matteson IL

●Prepared IM+ CAN’S assessment planning

●Create clinical treatment goals.

●Provide Therapeutic Interventions

●Skills in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

●Equipped in preparing clinical notes/ Documentations.

●Excellent Listening skills

●Strong Problem-Solving Skills, and Rapport Building.

●Care planning and Discharge Planning

Behavioral Health Specialist August 2018-Present Timberline Knolls, Lemont IL

● Ensured the well-being of patients and provided a positive, supportive, and structured environment.

●Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in a patient's medical record.

●Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.

●May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and documented in the patient record.

●Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.

●Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required for onsite incidents and mandated requirements.

Other Related Experience

Special Educational Teacher /Computer Technology Teacher March 2015- June 2018 Excel Academy of South Shore, Chicago IL

●Directed care for a population of students between the ages 15-21 years.

● Instructed students in academic subjects and social interaction skills.

● Coach Students physical, emotional, and educational needs.

●Conferred with parents, legal guardian, administrators, support service provider, and social workers.

● Consulted and assisted with Development Individual Educational Plan (IEP).

●Worked with students individually and in groups to teach skills and expand knowledge.

● Taught word-processing, spreadsheet and graphics programs to building websites.

● Taught group-oriented dynamics that require a step-by-step, or iterative, process that values the. Contributions of multiple team members to accomplish assigned tasks.

COUNSELING EXPERIENCES:

Social Worker Therapist/University of Chicago Hospital – Field Practicum August 2018-Present Ingalls’s Outpatient Services, Harvey IL

Implemented and maintained the Integrative Behavioral Health program's philosophy, principles, and procedures in all facets of performance.

Provide services and conduct self in a manner consistent with the profession Code of Ethics.

Assessed or provided therapy, counseling, intervention and/or education to clients in a professional manner.

Provide clinically appropriate treatment based on mental health assessment and treatment plans.

Completed timely and accurate documentation. Meet audited tested requirements.

Participated in staff development opportunities offered to enhance professional growth, especially to maintain license, certification, or identified program performance skills.

Participated in plan supervision and case consultation conferences. Come prepared with an agenda and keep the supervisor informed.

Counselor / Field Practicum August2013 - November 2013 Respond Now, Chicago Heights IL

Developed action plans to meet the specific goals of the individual.

Trained and assisted volunteer workers on program guidelines and ethical standards

Collaborated with administration and outside agencies to facilitate comprehensive services.

Maintained accurate records and ensured timely reporting of data.

Liaison / Field Practicum January 2013 - May 2013

Chicago Heights Early Childhood Center (Formally Griffin Early Childhood Center), Chicago Heights IL.

Co-developed “Griffin Lending Library” for children ages 2-5 years.

Coached parent and child dyads in the Parent Empowerment workshop program.

Promoted and enforced safety procedures for children ages 1-9 years during day-program and workshops.

Promoted family involvement in the program and community.

Work closely with the Program Director to coordinate events and programs.

SKILLS:

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook; SPSS, Applied Data System, and OPSYS software, Plato Learning Module, Infinite Campus Data Tracker, Google Doc’s,

Experienced in the handling of confidential records, such as case files, informed consent, and disclosure statements, Creator of Youth programs and afterschool empowerment services, Knowledgeable of case management assessments tools, CIS electronic Health records, Casamba data software

Certifications and Associations:

CPI Prevention, through Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

CPR Certified/ NationalCPRFoundation

National Association of Social Work (NASW)

IM CANS Certified

HIPAA: for Behavioral Health Professionals

Crisis Stabilization

Mobile Crisis

De-Escalation

IM CAT Certified

License Social Worker-LSW

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