Anna Hamel, LSW
Chicago
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Work Intern
Paws Chicago: Rescue And Recovery Medical Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced client assessments by incorporating evidence-based practices and culturally sensitive approaches.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensuring comprehensive services for each client.
- Supported clients in crisis situations, providing immediate intervention and connecting them with necessary resources.
- Increased client engagement by tailoring therapeutic approaches to individual needs and strengths.
- Kept up-to-date with current research findings in the field of clinical social work to enhance professional practice.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Continuously sought supervision and feedback from experienced colleagues to refine clinical skills and ensure quality care for clients.
Animal Caretaker, Medical Internals & Intake
Paws Chicago Rescue And Recovery Center
10.2014 - 05.2024
- Perform pet intake gaining necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact
- Conducted regular health checks on animals under care, noting any changes in appearance or behavior that could indicate potential issues.
- Handled a variety of different species safely and confidently during routine care tasks such as feeding, grooming, medication administration, and enclosure maintenance.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Documented daily observations of animal behavior, health, and food consumption to support ongoing monitoring efforts by veterinary staff.
- Educated visitors about responsible pet ownership practices during guided tours of the facility or community outreach events.
- Supported animal adoptions, matching pets with suitable families for successful re-homing.
- Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying signs of stress or illness and reporting concerns to veterinary staff in a timely manner.
- Contributed to community outreach programs, educating public on responsible pet ownership and care.
Clinical Social Work Intern
One Tail At A Time: Animal Rescue
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Enhanced client assessments by incorporating evidence-based practices and culturally sensitive approaches.
- Improved treatment plans for clients by conducting thorough biopsychosocial evaluations and identifying appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate change.
- Streamlined case management processes, resulting in more efficient use of time and resources for both staff and clients.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups to empower clients and enhance their understanding of mental health issues.
- Increased client engagement by tailoring therapeutic approaches to individual needs and strengths.
- Supported clients in crisis situations, providing immediate intervention and connecting them with necessary resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensuring comprehensive services for each client.
- Utilized cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to help clients identify patterns of thinking that contributed to emotional distress.
- Contributed to clinical team meetings, sharing insights on cases to inform treatment planning decisions.
- Evaluated client progress regularly through ongoing assessment tools, adjusting treatment goals as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions according to agency policies and professional standards.
- Continuously sought supervision and feedback from experienced colleagues to refine clinical skills and ensure quality care for clients.
- Educated visitors about responsible pet ownership practices during guided tours of the facility or community outreach events.
- Trained new volunteers, sharing knowledge and practices for high-quality animal care.
- Organized fundraising events, raising resources for shelter operations and animal care.
- Conducted educational tours for visitors, increasing awareness about animal care and shelter operations.
- Increased volunteer engagement by organizing rewarding and educational volunteer activities.
- Contributed to community outreach programs, educating public on responsible pet ownership and care.
Clinical Psychology Intern
Heritage Professional Associates
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted diagnostic assessments and formulated diagnoses, ensuring accurate identification of mental health disorders and appropriate treatment planning.
- Performed intake by conducting interviews to establish key information as well as assessing patients' apparent mental state.
- Contributed to the development of treatment plans for clients, resulting in more effective therapy sessions and better progress tracking.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients, improving overall treatment success rates.
- Assisted in research projects focused on advancing clinical psychology knowledge, contributing to the field''s development and informing best practices.
- Participated in weekly supervision meetings with licensed psychologists to discuss cases and receive feedback on performance improvement areas.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Purdue University College of Liberal Arts
West Lafayette, IN08.2012
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Conflict resolution
- Excel, Word competency
- Superior communication skills
- Exceptional problem solver
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
2013-2015
Animal Behavior College- California, US Online Based Training
- CPDT-KA; Obedience Training Certification in Behavior and Shelter Animals
Volunteer Work
Mid America Service Dog Association - Hinsdale, IL 2003-Current
- Basic obedience/service dog training
- Working with inmates at Logan Correctional Center training service animals
Timeline
Clinical Social Work Intern
Paws Chicago: Rescue And Recovery Medical Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
Clinical Social Work Intern
One Tail At A Time: Animal Rescue
01.2022 - 08.2022
Clinical Psychology Intern
Heritage Professional Associates
08.2017 - 05.2018
Animal Caretaker, Medical Internals & Intake
Paws Chicago Rescue And Recovery Center
10.2014 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Aurora University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Purdue University College of Liberal Arts
2013-2015
Animal Behavior College- California, US Online Based Training
- CPDT-KA; Obedience Training Certification in Behavior and Shelter Animals
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