Monique O.

Experience

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  Park Forest School District #163

  Jan 2011 - May 2013

  S.M.A.R.T. After-School Tutor and Mentor

  Worked with at-risk 6-8th graders in after-school program.Tutored students on science, math, reading, and history. Supervised classroom as teacher's aide.

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  Rich Township High School District 227

  Nov 2014 - now

  High School Speech Judge

  Judges competitive Illinois High School Association (IHSA) speech tournaments in a variety of public speaking events (Poetry, DEC, Radio Speaking, Dramatic Duet Acting, Original Comedy, Impromptu, etc.).Also assists in coaching represented home team. Travels to various locations and events.

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  Governors State University

  May 2016 - May 2018

  -Served as Spring semester 2018 point person for lab, website, and email-related questions-Maintained contact with Research Assistants and volunteers, outside agencies, and community partners-Recruited participants and RAs -Trained RAs in basic lab procedures and data coding-Compiled bi-monthly reports of lab activity-Attended and/or ran training sessions as scheduled-Maintained current CITI training-Research conducted in Early Head Start Retention, microaggressions and other studies Show less The Center for the Junior Year (CJY) networks and connects university students to the heart of the campus through various resources and services at GSU and off campus, such as locating/creating internships for students.As a Peer Success Coach, I guided and mentored our diverse student body, including but not limited to first year freshmen, honors students, sophomores, juniors, and graduate students with their academic, personal, and career goals in mind. In this capacity, I proposed more non-traditional ways of crafting the student's curriculum and aiding them in enriching their classroom learning with experiential learning. By working with a "design thinking" and strengths-based approach, our office helped students to identify and align their vocational purpose and personal interests through the mentoring relationship.*Was a program-builder for this new initiative starting Fall 2016 academic semester at GSU. Show less Assisted the director of study abroad in the Sakarya summer program for 2 years in a row. Worked out of the Office of International Services (OIS).Assumed role as liaison between 18 Turkish doctoral/research assistant faculty members and OIS/GSU. Assisted in preparation of the Turkish faculty for TOEFL exams.Managed budget, planned events, kept copious records and open communication. Attended weekly events and activities with international faculty as part of the cultural exchange program. Show less

  • Graduate Assistant Psychology Lab Coordinator

    Jan 2018 - May 2018

  • Peer Success Coach

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  • On-Site Assistant Coordinator for Int'l. Program (Temp)

    May 2016 - Aug 2016
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  Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  VA Mental Health Intern

  -Facilitated and co-facilitated Anger Management and Mental Health Groups on a weekly basis-Reviewed and assisted in write-up of biopsychosocial assessments of each client-Interacted with various disabled and homeless veterans living in the facility-Reported to clinical supervisor(s) on site-Maintained confidentiality of client's records and sensitive information-Completed various office tasks while monitoring the floor-Became proficient in the policies and procedures of the program as well as the DSM-5, DAP write-ups, and other clinical activities/resources-Completed over 200 direct/indirect hours Show less

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  Governors State University

  Sept 2018 - now

  -Supports the university's Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSPR) and Institutional Review Board (IRB), which facilitates grant writing, proposal submission, budgeting, and research across all disciplines.-Records and posts meeting minutes from grants advisory meetings-Monitors and edits OSPR webpage -Performs clerical work such as data entry and other office-related tasks-Involved with grant proposal submissions and monitoring status of grants on Cayuse Grants Management Suite Show less

  • Adjunct Professor, Counseling & Psychology

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Graduate Assistant for OSPR & IRB

    Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Office Assistant

    Sept 2018 - May 2020
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  UChicago Medicine

  May 2020 - Dec 2020

  Behavioral Health Clinician Intern

  Clinical internship at UChicago-Ingalls Memorial Hospital's Flossmoor Outpatient Clinic. Supported Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) services. Conducted intakes and assessments, actively facilitated IOP groups and individual therapy sessions via telehealth.

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  UChicago Medicine

  Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

  Intensive Outpatient Program Therapist

  -Was hired on from internship and actively supported the Flossmoor, Calumet City, Harvey, and Tinley Park, IL locations of UChicago-Ingalls Hospital's behavioral health departments-Provided individual outpatient therapy and facilitated various IOP adult, adolescent, and specialty groups both in-person and via telehealth-Conducted various assessments and crisis intervention as needed-Completed insurance authorizations, concurrent reviews, utilization review/management as needed-Collaborated with interdisciplinary team during regular staffing meetings for patient care plan and treatment Show less

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  Franciscan Health

  Mar 2021 - Apr 2024

  ER Assessment & Referral Specialist

  -Served as intake clinician and crisis worker in the Emergency Department (Behavioral Health Dept.)-Performed comprehensive risk assessment, suicide screening, biopsychosocial assessments, psych triage, crisis intervention, deescalation, immediate therapeutic interventions-Determined appropriate level of care (Outpatient, IOP, PHP, IP) and refers patients needing inpatient psychiatric hospitalization to standalone/freestanding hospitals -Coordinated patient care with on-call psychiatrist, RN's, attending ED physician and residents-Participated in daily roundings with psychiatrist, behavioral health team huddles-Led emergency family sessions and effectively communicates plan of care, psychoeducation, and treatment concerns with family members Show less

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  Endeavor Health Linden Oaks Hospital

  Jun 2022 - now

  Clinical Outpatient Therapist
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  Marshall University

  Jan 2024 - now

  Adjunct Professor, Counseling

  Counseling adjunct professor for Marshall University's college of education and professional development (COEPD)