Kayla Marrotta, LCSW
Chicago
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with significant background in providing support to individuals struggling with mental health issues. Strengths include crisis intervention, group therapy facilitation, and the development of treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. Demonstrated ability in fostering positive relationships with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. Excel in empathy, active listening, and adaptability, ensuring effective support and advocacy for clients in need. Previous work resulted in improved patient well-being through strategic care coordination and advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
Hines
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted assessments of client's needs and developed appropriate interventions.
- Assisted clients in developing goals related to personal growth, self-sufficiency and stability.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss client care plans.
- Assessed risk factors associated with suicide or violence towards others.
- Developed treatment plans for clients with mental health diagnosis.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other clinical staff in providing comprehensive services to clients.
- Developed and optimized treatment plans to help clients continue to progress.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions
- Developed suicide prevention safety plans with patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning with the patient's family members.
- Assisted with placement for patients, such as nursing homes, residential treatment, and inpatient rehabilitation for substance abuse treatment.
Social Worker Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Advocate Christ Medical Center
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Completed psychosocial evaluations.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Assisted patients in obtaining nursing home placement.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Worked collaboratively with attending psychiatrists.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided advocacy for patients.
Program Therapist Inpatient Psych Unit
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Completed psychosocial assessments.
- Facilitated Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Group Therapy.
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
- Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.
- Worked with attending psychiatrist to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Lewis University
12.2018
Skills
- Licensed Clinical Cocial Worker (LCSW)
- Psychosocial assessments
- Group therapy
- Domestic violence training
- Crisis intervention techniques
- CPI and PMBD trained
- EMR experience (CPRS and EPIC)
- Collaboration with clinicians
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Goal setting
- Family engagement
- Psychoeducation
- Suicide prevention
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Additional Information
- Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 65 Hour Trained
- CPI and PMBD trained
- Dean's List, Lewis University
- Lewis University Phi Alpha Honors Society
- Lewis University 2018 Senior Departmental Award for Social Work Honors Medallion for Academic Performance
Timeline
Social Worker Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Social Worker Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Advocate Christ Medical Center
11.2021 - 09.2023
Program Therapist Inpatient Psych Unit
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
05.2021 - 11.2021
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Lewis University