Davida Fuller
Chicago,IL
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Mental Health Therapist
BUILD
01.2023 - Current
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Provided mental health services to participants through a holistic and trauma informed lens.
- Addressed the mental health/substance abuse needs of high-risk youth.
- Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Youth Programs Case Manager
Chicago Lights
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted intake assessments on new participants.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies, and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources, and educational programs.
- Developed and implemented various innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency.
- Created a monthly newsletter that included resources, activities, and emergency hotlines for youth and their families.
Social Work Intern
Legal Aid Chicago
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Interviewed clients to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Connected clients to therapy services.
- Assisted clients with obtaining rental assistance.
- Applied for grants on behalf of clients.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN05.2020
Licensure Status: LCSW Application Submitted.
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Trauma Informed Care
- Positive Youth Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Client Goal Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Build Coping Skills
Timeline
Community Mental Health Therapist
BUILD
01.2023 - Current
Youth Programs Case Manager
Chicago Lights
06.2021 - 12.2022
Social Work Intern
Legal Aid Chicago
10.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Augsburg University
Licensure Status: LCSW Application Submitted.
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