Jenna Kiel, Psy.D.

Experience

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  Hartgrove Hospital

  Aug 2008 - Jul 2009

  Diagnostic Extern
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  Northwestern Memorial Hospital

  Dec 2008 - Sept 2011

  Crisis Counselor
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  Heartland Alliance

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Therapy Extern
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  The Cancer Support Center

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

  Advanced Extern/Staff Therapist
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  Community Reach Center

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  Predoctoral Intern
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  Argosy University

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2014

  Postdoctoral Fellow
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  Meridian Behavioral Health, LLC

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

  Staff Psychologist
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  The Cancer Support Center

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

  Clinical Director

  As part of the leadership team, Dr. Kiel was responsible for the quality, management, and direction of clinical services in two locations as well as off-site partnerships. Key responsibilities included:-Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive programming based on participant needs and best practices-Collaborate with the leadership and clinical teams to ensure that participant needs are understood and met through programming-Provide intake sessions, individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy to cancer survivors, family members, and the bereaved on-site and within local medical facilities-Support the mission by participating in outreach and fundraising events-Recruit and evaluate clinical interns/externs, evaluate clinical staff-Facilitate individual and group supervision for students and staff clinicians-Promote professional development provide continuing education for clinical staff and students-Develop policies and procedures consistent with the mission of The Cancer Support Center, professional ethics codes, and Illinois state law Show less

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  Wellness House

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

  Support and Family Programs Manager

  Dr. Kiel was responsible for overseeing and advancing two key areas of programming - Child and Family programs as well as Support Groups and Counseling. As part of both the leadership and clinical teams, she collaborated with both in order to advance the overall goals of the organization both. She also oversaw the development and implementation of clinical programming off-site.Key responsibilities included:-Participated in the strategic planning of program development, implementation, and evaluation-Provided input on and, when necessary, identify and develop new policies and procedures for ongoing improvement within the organization-Managed a diverse group of clinicians with varying educational backgrounds as well as the day-to-day tasks necessary to implement high quality, innovative programming to participants-Participated in the hiring and development of the clinical team, both on and off-site-Developed, coordinated, and oversaw processes relevant to the implementation of supportive participant services and programs, including program and budgetary planning-Facilitated support and networking groups to participants impacted by cancer, focusing on caregivers-Conducted counseling and consultation sessions to individuals, couples, and families impacted by cancer-Actively collaborated in the development and implementation of a distress screening tool and program-Provided presentations to participants, staff, and the private and professional community to further the programming goals and vision of Wellness HouseABOUT WELLNESS HOUSESince 1990, Wellness House’s sole mission is to better the lives of people living with cancer and the people close to them. Today, they offer a variety of programs and services — exercise classes, nutrition seminars, support groups, and more — that complement the treatment from your doctors and specialists. It’s a whole-person approach to healing, and it’s offered at no cost.https://wellnesshouse.org Show less

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  Willow Tree Therapy Center

  Apr 2019 - now

  Outpatient Therapist

  I am currently accepting new patients at Willow Tree Therapy Center. I have evening and weekend hours and accept BCBS (PPO), Medicare, Aetna, and Cigna. My areas of expertise are health, trauma, and diversity. I am a trained EMDR clinician.