Vincent Rock, MSW, LCSW

Experience

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  Roosevelt University

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2010

  English/Writing Tutor

  I assisted students in improving their academic writing (mechanics and content). I worked with students from a large variety of backgrounds, ages, and educational levels (Freshmen to PhD candidates).

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  Veterans Upward Bound (TRIO Program)

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Instructor

  I instructed classes in Grammar and Writing. Students with whom I worked were military veterans seeking to enter/re-enter higher education.

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  Haymarket Center

  Oct 2010 - May 2014

  Providing risk prevention/reduction counseling to clients who are at risk for contracting or spreading HIV and other STI's. I worked as a substance abuse counselor on an inpatient residential rehab unit. Responsibilities included treatment planning, individual counseling, group facilitation, and case management.

  • CRCS Case Manager

    May 2013 - May 2014

  • Addictions Counselor

    Oct 2010 - May 2013
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  Gilda's Club Chicago

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Social Work Intern

  Co-facilitating and facilitating club programming in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. Conducting intake assessments with prospective club members.

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  Chicago Lakeshore Hospital

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Social Work Intern

  Completing psychosocial assessments and facilitating psychotherapy groups for inpatients addressing acute mental health episodes or substance detoxification.

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  American Brain Tumor Association

  Jun 2015 - now

  Managing several patient services programs including a peer mentoring program, an informational phone/email service, and support group training. Communicating with patients/survivors and their loved ones by phone and email; referring to internal and external resources; providing emotional support; making referrals as needed; and educating on basics of brain tumor diagnosis, treatment, and care. Conducting outreach to health care providers in the brain tumor space to inform about ABTA programs and services. Managing relationships with external partners and collaborators. Show less

  • Senior Program Manager

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Program Manager

    Jun 2015 - Jan 2022
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  Parkside Therapy

  Mar 2023 - now

  Mental Health Therapist

  Delivering telehealth mental health therapy services to up to 6 individual clients per week. Working collaboratively with clients to address adjustment disorders, mood disorders, substance use, grief and loss, trauma, and more. Providing additional referrals and resources to clients as needed. Entering session notes promptly into Simple Practice (EHR software).