Cynthia Citlalli Alcala
Waukegan
Summary
Licensed mental health therapist with over 2 years of experience. Skilled in conducting assessments and providing trauma-informed therapy to individuals and their families. Committed to getting to the root of problems and helping patients develop effective coping skills for different life situations, triggers, and traumas.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Program Therapist
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
Des Plaines
10.2023 - Current
- Utilize interventions in psychiatric emergencies
- Facilitate and encourage group participation
- Conduct individual and family sessions
- Participate in treatment planning
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and document patients' updates
Intern
Arden Shore Child and Family Services
Waukegan
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records in case management systems.
- Engaged in ongoing training and supervision to refine therapeutic techniques.
- Promoted client awareness and growth with therapeutic interventions.
- Conducted assessments of patients' mental health history and current functioning.
Activity Aide
Lake Park Center
Waukegan
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Planned and facilitated daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization
- Kept records regarding event planning resources and participants' interests
- Developed treatment plans
- Reported injuries, medical concerns, and/ or behavioral incidents to licensed professionals
- Provided instructions and assistance to participants for activities and events
Intern
Facing Forward to End Homelessness
Chicago
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Fulfilled housing relocation and relocation assessment documents for clients
- Inspected client's unit
- Attended weekly staff meetings
- Fulfilled psychological assessments
Education
Masters of Social Work - Micro Practice: Advanced Clinical Practice
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL08.2022
Skills
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Experience working in healthcare
- psychosocial assessment
- team collaboration
Languages
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- American Sign Language (limited work)
Certification
Mandated Reporter
Volunteer
Feed My Starving Children | Libertyville, IL
- Food labeling
- Packed food
Other Work Experience
Youth Program Assistant
College of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | May 2019- Apr 2020
- Assisted teachers inside and outside of the classroom
- Provided campus tours
- Updated the school’s catalog
- Managed phone calls for supervisor
Timeline
Program Therapist
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Intern
Arden Shore Child and Family Services
09.2022 - 04.2023
Intern
Facing Forward to End Homelessness
07.2021 - 04.2022
Activity Aide
Lake Park Center
07.2020 - 06.2022
Masters of Social Work - Micro Practice: Advanced Clinical Practice
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Northeastern Illinois University