Carolyn Wass, LSW, PMH-C

Carolyn Wass, LSW, PMH-C

Administrative Assistant - Orchard Center

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Perinatal Therapist at Crescent Moon Thearpy

  • Education

    • Aurora University

      2014 - 2015
      Master’s Degree Social Work

      Activities and Societies: Social Work Association

    • Aurora University

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor’s Degree Social Work

      Activities and Societies: Social Work Association

  • Experience

    • Aurora University

      Jan 2013 - May 2015
      Administrative Assistant - Orchard Center

      • Uphold maximum standards of customer service while connecting students to academic resources • Empowering current and prospective students to utilize campus resources to reach their full potential and meet their personal educations goals• Maintain a joyful spirit while being the first point of contact for new students inquiring about educational services• Create and maintain database of records and files while maintaining standards of confidentiality

    • Breaking Free Inc

      Aug 2013 - Apr 2014
      Community Based Prevention Intern

      • Taught evidence-based drug prevention curriculum to at-risk youth in the school and community setting• Provided tools and resources to at-risk families to ensure all members can reach their full potential• Participated in parenting prevention groups to strengthen protective factors and employ healthy nurturing relationships

    • Teen Parent Connection

      Aug 2014 - May 2015
      Parent Group Facilitator Intern

      • Utilized a strengths-based and holistic approach to facilitate support groups for teen parents to provide a safe place to process parenting challenges and teach strength-based curriculum• First point of contact for referrals to determine eligibility for programs and services• Provided case management and connected participants to appropriate local resources• Incorporated curriculum on health, development, career building, healthy relationships, education, public aid utilization, time management and drug and alcohol prevention Show less

    • Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center

      Aug 2015 - May 2017
      Admissions Coordinator

      • Facilitate admission for prospective residents struggling with co-occurring disorders including substance abuse, mood disorders, trauma/anxiety disorders, and eating disorders• Conduct in-depth psychosocial intake assessments with prospective residents to assess clinical appropriateness and identify extenuating factors from a variety of systems• Continue mental health assessment process with prospective residents to further assess systemic barriers, continue coordinating admission or provide community referrals for appropriate agencies and/or organizations,• Work collaboratively and remain flexible while working in a fast paced environment and be able to act quickly in moments of crisis to ensure the client’s safety is secured• Maintain detailed records of client interactions and ensure that all privacy and confidential standards are upheld Show less

    • Endeavor Health Linden Oaks Hospital

      Jun 2017 - Oct 2020
      Marketing Representative and Behavioral Health Navigator

      • Develop and foster relationships with outside referral sources to effectively and efficiently navigate their patients to the appropriate resources and appointments• Ensure that excellent services are delivered with compassion, empathy and humanity• Serves as an accessible and knowledgeable resource for connection to services outside of those available at Linden Oaks• Work both collaboratively and independent while managing multiple projects and remaining fluid to systemic changes• Thoroughly assesses the clinical needs of patients seeking behavioral health services and provide treatment referrals which are consistent with the customer's medical and psychiatric status/symptoms• Attend community events, host presentations and be an active member in the community to promote the mission and values of Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare• Reliable self starter and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and the ability to withhold confidential information Show less

    • Bricolage Wellness, PLLC

      Oct 2020 - Sept 2021
      Intake Specialist
    • Blackberry Counseling Center

      Oct 2021 - Dec 2023
      Clinical Therapist
    • Crescent Moon Therapy, PLLC

      Dec 2023 - now
      Clinical Therapist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Disaster Mental Health

      American Red Cross
    • CPI

      Crisis Prevention Institute
    • Mental Health First-Aid

      Mental Health First Aid Australia
    • CPR

      American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
    • Certified in Perinatal Mental Health

      Postpartum Support International
      Jun 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer at Good Grief Day Camp

      Issued by Conley Funeral & Cremation Service on Jun 2015
      Conley Funeral & Cremation ServiceAssociated with Carolyn Wass, LSW, PMH-C