Angelica Barbosa, LCSW
Chicago
Summary
Qualified Wellness Response Partner with strong foundation in clinical social work. Demonstrated success in providing comprehensive support to individuals and families, enhancing their well-being through tailored interventions. Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and navigate multidisciplinary team environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Lead of Social Work
Eyas Landing
06.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to deadlines.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness.
- Coordinated efforts among team members during times of change or crisis management situations.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients experiencing acute symptoms or distress.
Licensed Social Worker
Eyas Landing
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team and advocated ways to teach social and emotional skills to children diagnosed with Autism from ages 6 to 14.
MSW Intern
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted assessments with Veterans and their caregivers to verify their well-being in a healthy and stable environment
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet individual family needs for assistance
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in medical records to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties
- Established detailed case notes to summarize interactions with patients and scheduled follow-up appointments
Family Stabilization Worker
Catholic Charities
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed a caseload of 20+ clients in Homeless Prevention, providing comprehensive, community-based care
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain financial assistance while advocating for clients’ needs and resolve roadblocks
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, and documents to ensure smooth operations
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming clients and their families
Guidance Specialist
ComPsych Corporation
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Handled 35+ calls per day to schedule individual therapy with providers for clients seeking mental health needs
- Guided clients to better understand their Employee Assistance Program benefits and assessed them for immediate needs and concerns, and provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Rush University Medical Center
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Administered in-home therapeutic evaluations for families with children ages 0-3 that were concerned for their child’s overall development and/or health issues
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes to keep healthcare team updated for over 90 cases
- Built a solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet care needs
- Organized in-home Speech, Physical, Occupational, and Developmental Therapy services for parents, and facilitated team communication and information for biannual and annual meetings
Lead Intake Specialist
Gramenos Law Group, LLC
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Determined eligibility for Social Security Disability and referral for over 30 applicants daily
- Developed extensive fact-checking and research skills as result of continuously attending court hearing and meeting with attorneys.
BSW Intern
Abuse Relief Corps
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Advocated for exploited children and families as well as represented for the client’s rights and sought solutions to suit client’s best interest
- Communicated with individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds daily
- Prepared weekly written and oral reports about home visits and wellness checks
- Helped lead a multidisciplinary program that served over 2,400 at-risk children and adolescents in their schools
Education
Master’s Degree - Social Work
Dominican University
River Forest, ILBachelor’s Degree - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- Trauma-informed care
- Psychotherapy experience
- Motivational interviewing
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Timeline
Department Lead of Social Work
Eyas Landing
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Social Worker
Eyas Landing
07.2022 - 06.2024
MSW Intern
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
09.2021 - 04.2022
Family Stabilization Worker
Catholic Charities
10.2020 - 09.2021
Guidance Specialist
ComPsych Corporation
02.2020 - 05.2020
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Rush University Medical Center
03.2019 - 02.2020
Lead Intake Specialist
Gramenos Law Group, LLC
01.2019 - 02.2019
BSW Intern
Abuse Relief Corps
09.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Master’s Degree - Social Work
Dominican University