Dr. Karnesha Smith, DSW, LCSW, M-RAS

Experience

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  University of Illinois at Chicago

  Aug 2005 - May 2007

  Academic Advisor

  - Advised students on career planning and development, educational opportunities, financial planning, professional growth, and personal development- Recruited and retained students- Monitored and evaluated individual education plans- Analyzed student applications for accurate data- Coordinated Summer Transitional Program- Met with probationary students regularly- Documented and maintained database and participants’ files- Implemented programs, workshops, and activities for students- Supervised the tutorial program- Served as a liaison with the Financial Aid Office, Office of Disability Services and other student units Show less

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  Sertoma Centre

  Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Mental Health Intern

  - Facilitated Psychosocial Rehabilitation groups- Facilitated intake meetings and assessments with potential new consumers- Facilitated individual sessions with consumers to work on PSR, Community Support, and/or Therapy/Counseling goals- Utilized MHA, CASIG, STNA, and LOCUS to acquire information about consumers, their interests and goals- Documented case notes appropriate for billing- Engaged in clinical staffing’s- Utilized Medicaid billing

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  Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2014

  Clinician II

  - Met with clients weekly, bi-weekly, and/or bi-monthly individual therapy sessions.- Conducted family therapy sessions with biological and foster families on a weekly, bi-weekly, or bi-monthly basis- Performed crisis intervention services as needed- Responsible for completing Mental Health Assessments and Individual Treatment Plans- Facilitated group therapy sessions- Trained new Clinicians in completing Mental Health Assessments, Individual Treatment Plans, and Medicaid Rule 132- Completed documentation of services, utilizing Medicaid Rule 132- Participated in individual clinical supervision and clinical team meetings- Created the Stress Management training for caregivers- Assisted in creating the Intake protocol- Coordinated Intake Assessments - Responsible for reviewing packets and assigning clinicians to conduct the interviews- Created the Intake Interview Tracking Log- Responsible for disseminating the information to the Intake Team- Responsible for assigning new Foster Care Intake cases to clinicians Show less

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  Catholic Charities USA

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2017

  Adoption Preservation Therapist

  - Utilized Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in order to assist clients with making progress towards their goals. - Planned and administered therapeutic treatment, and behavior modification therapy to assist clients in developing/displaying appropriate behaviors.- Met with clients weekly for individual/family therapy sessions.- Completed documentation of services, utilizing Medicaid Rule 132- Provided in-home therapeutic services.- Trained new staff on Rule 132 and Medicaid billing Show less

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  Aurora University

  Aug 2015 - May 2017

  Adjunct Professor

  - Devised weekly lessons that address social work perspectives- Created mid-term and final exams- Instructed bachelor and Masters Social Work Courses- Reviewed course content and ensure students are learning and retaining the information- Strive to maintain a thorough knowledge of instructional standards, practices, and methodologies for learners

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  Chrysalis Consultng Group

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2018

  CARES LPHA Supervisor

  - Insured line staff complete assessments - Provide clinical assessments of cases that do not meet acuity- Complete reports every shift- Address issues that arise during the shift- Review call logs for errors and compliance

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  TASC, Inc. (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities)

  Jan 2018 - May 2019

  Clinical Supervisor

  - Responsible for ensuring that Mental Health Assessments are compliant with Medicaid Rule 132- Responsible for ensuring that staff meets the deadlines associated with Medicaid Rule 132- Supervised a team of 7 master leveled clinicians- Maintained contact with 6 Cook County Judges, Probation Officers, Assistant States Attorney, and Public Defenders- Conducted file audits - Coordinated Intake assessments - Conducted site visits to treatment providers and maintains relationships Show less

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  KLS Counseling & Consulting

  Jan 2019 - now

  CEO, Founder
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  Beloved Community Family Wellness Center

  Feb 2019 - Nov 2019

  LCSW

  - Responsible for conducting Mental Health Assessments- Conducted individual and family psychotherapy sessions- Linked HIV positive patients with community resources- Conducted monthly quality assurance reports for depression screenings- Assisted the agency become PCMH (Patient Centered Medical Home) recognized - Participated in weekly meetings in order to insure that high risk patients’ needs were being addressed - Created psychotherapy groups to address season affect, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and anxiety- Assisted evaluating patients on the high registry Show less

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  Restoring The Spirit

  Jan 2020 - now

  Clinical Supervisor
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  STERLING MEDICAL, LLC

  Nov 2020 - Feb 2024

  ASACS Counselor