Alexia M. Perez
Zion
Summary
Experienced medical social work professional dedicated to providing compassionate and effective support to patients and families. Skilled in implementing care plans that address medical and psychosocial needs. Recognized for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to changing circumstances, ensuring optimal patient care and support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
- Ensured continuity of care by coordinating seamless transitions from hospitalization to outpatient services or long-term care facilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
Mental Health Counselor
Northshore University Health System
11.2017 - Current
- Lead and Facilitate CBT/DBT group activities, conduct goal-setting educational and therapeutic groups according to type, framework
- Evaluated client progress using standardized assessment tools, continuously refining treatment plans to address changing needs.
- Participate in the treatment planning process through the appropriate communication and documents in the medical record, treatment record, treatment plan, and any required report sheets.
- Facilitate relevant goal-setting, conduct therapeutic one-to-one's and revise treatment plan accordingly
- Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
Youth Care Worker/Mental Health Specialist
Allendale Association
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Provide general direction and supervision for up to 21 residents within unit, including one-on-one attention to assigned individual residents in accordance with the individual unit programs.
- Physical restraint of residents as needed, per safety and behavior management standards.
- Participant in weekly team meetings to review resident conflict cycles and determine treatment plans as needed.
- Work collegially with others within the treatment team to ensure quality of care for unit residents.
- Document shift activities and update/maintain appropriate behavioral records including all data needed for Medicaid billing.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Criminology
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL08.2016
Master of Social Work - Mental Health
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2022
Skills
- Stress reduction techniques
- Desktop and laptop computers
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Clinical documentation
- Self-harm prevention
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Multicultural competence
- Rehabilitation services
Languages
Spanish
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- TCI Certified (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) 2024
Internships
- Pediatric intensive care unit medical social work student at Ann&Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago - Chicago,IL
August, 2021
- Counseling student at the City Colleges of Chicago- Richard J. Daley Wellness Center- Chicago, IL
August, 2020
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Northshore University Health System
11.2017 - Current
Youth Care Worker/Mental Health Specialist
Allendale Association
07.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Criminology
Eastern Illinois University
Master of Social Work - Mental Health
Loyola University Chicago
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