Mental Health Care Coordinator

DANA CO

www.linkedin.com/in/dana-co-~ *********@*****.*** ~ 815-***-**** ~ Frankfort, IL

PROFILE

Well-experienced in collaborating with others to help deliver the best experience to clients

Skilled at advocating for human rights

Strong command of English

Fluent in some conversational Spanish

CPR certified

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work May 2022

Lewis University, Romeoville, IL GPA: 3.2/4.0

Research Project: Removal of Police from Schools and its Impact on Safety and Mental Health of Students

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mental Health Professional

Cornerstone Services, Joliet, IL January 2024-June 2024

Helped clients access additional resources when immediate services were not sufficient

Composed and completed case notes in an accurate and timely fashion

Provided support and advocacy when clients were struggling emotionally and otherwise

Transported clients to and from appointments in a reliable manner

Care Coordinator January 2023-March 2023

Pathlights, Palos Heights, IL

Helped complete pre-screenings at hospitals for rehabilitation paperwork prior to discharging

Maintained client's case files and notes in a timely manner

Provided further assistance to clients and other workers with arranging services

Receptionist October 2022-January 2023

Lockport Professional Building

Assisted patients when coming in and scheduling appointments

Helped keep appointment rooms tidy and neat

Ensured records, references, and patient files were well-preserved and organized

Maintained records and inventory of different medications

HONORS AND AWARDS

Dean’s List, Lewis University, 2 semesters

Inducted into the Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work on March 23rd, 2022

ACTIVITIES

Member of the Social Work Association at Lewis University from August 2020-May 2022

Member of Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work, 2022-present

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Skilled with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, and Google Slides

Competent in recording and tracking data for case notes and files

Well-versed in using social media to reach a wider audience

Proficient in utilizing the internet for further referral

Capable of typing seventy-six or more words per minute

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Social Work Intern (254 hours) March 2022-May 2022

Disability Resource Center, Joliet, IL

Used technology, personal experiences with autism, and knowledge as a social work major to help craft engaging and productive lessons and spread awareness

Guided and helped visiting high school groups through the different work and life skills activities

Used technology to help find proper homes for displaced clients

Completed intakes for clients in an empathetic and understanding manner

Engaged with people with disabilities and their families at conventions and gatherings such as the disability fairs to help raise awareness

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