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  • Timeline

  • About me

    LCSW Director Of Social Services at Elevate Care

  • Education

    • Niles West High School

      2008 - 2012

      Activities and Societies: Art Club

    • Loyola University Chicago

      2016 - 2019
      Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Clinical/Medical Social Work
    • North Park University

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor’s Degree PSYCHOLOGY

      Activities and Societies: Psychology Club Treasurer of Criminal Justice Club Art Minor

  • Experience

    • The Alden Network

      Oct 2012 - Jun 2019

      • Helped streamline and organize daily receptionist duties to ensure a smooth transition between shifts and ensure accurate reporting • Able to effectively communicate client needs and concerns.• Manage administrative duties such as medical records, filing, insurance, manage incoming and outgoing calls, patient charts and financial files with online a tracking system.

      • Social Services Director

        May 2016 - Jun 2019
      • Reception

        Oct 2012 - May 2016
    • Children's Home & Aid

      Sept 2015 - Dec 2015
      Mental Health Intern

      • First hand experience with clients in a residential facility through group, individual, and art therapy.• Worked with case managers, therapists, and counselors. • Worked with clients, ages 8-12 with a history of mental and behavioral problems as well as trauma.

    • Loyola University Chicago

      Aug 2017 - May 2018
      Social Work Intern

      Working with foster youth to strengthen their social, emotional, and educational needs. Student transitions and Outreach.

    • Ignite Medical Resorts

      Jun 2019 - Oct 2020
      Medical Social Worker
    • Elevate Care

      Oct 2020 - now
      Director Of Social Services

      North Branch

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR

    • Mandated Reporter

      DCFS
      Sept 2017
    • Psychotropic Program Training

      The Alden Network
      Mar 2017
    • Human Research

      CITI Program
      Aug 2017
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

      State of Illinois
      Jan 2024
    • Mental First Aid

      Trilogy
      Apr 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Nature Work Volunteer

      Issued by North Park Nature Center on Oct 2012
      North Park Nature CenterAssociated with Vera Qendro