Mental Health Counselor at Chicago Lakeshore Hospital, Chicago Metro Chapter Co-Leader at Parents, Family, and Friends for Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
Location:
Greater Chicago Area
Industry:
Hospital & Health Care
Work:
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital - Greater Chicago Area since Jul 2012
Mental Health Counselor
Parents, Family, and Friends for Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) since Apr 2009
Chicago Metro Chapter Co-Leader
Gateway Foundation May 2011 - Aug 2012
HIV Counselor III
Human Resources Development Institute Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
Substance Abuse Counselor
Chicago Cares Inc. Aug 2007 - Sep 2010
Team Coordinator
Education:
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2008 - 2010
MA, Clinical Counseling, Treatment of Addictions
Roosevelt University 2004 - 2008
BA, Psychology
Skills:
Group Therapy Crisis Intervention Psychotherapy Conflict Resolution Volunteer Management Mental Health Mental Health Counseling Psychology Adolescents Case Managment Adults Family Therapy
Interests:
Volunteering, social activism, education, professional development, mental health care, diversity, underserved or disadvantaged communities, homelessness, substance use, MISA, Feminism
Northwestern University Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Jul 2011 to 2000 Community Member- Social/Behavioral Study PanelGateway Foundation
May 2011 to 2000 HIV Counselor IIIParents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
Apr 2009 to 2000 Chicago Chapter Co-FacilitatorThe Night Ministry- Outreach & Health Ministry Program
Oct 2007 to 2000 VolunteerChicago Cares Inc.
Aug 2007 to 2000 Food Pantry Team CoordinatorKids Enjoy Exercise Now (K.E.E.N.)
May 2007 to 2000 Coaches CommitteeHRDI- Chicago Girls Program Chicago, IL Sep 2010 to Apr 2011 Substance Abuse CounselorGlenCrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Chicago, IL May 2009 to May 2010 Clinical Counseling Intern
Education:
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Chicago, IL 2008 to 2010 Master of Arts in Clinical PsychologyRoosevelt University Chicago, IL 2004 to 2008 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology