McKenna Struebin
Naperville
Summary
I am a Licensed Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in residential substance use and mental health treatment. My work focuses on supporting individuals and families through recovery, trauma-informed care, relapse prevention, and post-discharge planning. I'm passionate about fostering lasting change through evidence-based practices, compassion, and collaborative support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor II
Gateway Foundation
Aurora
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborate as a multidisciplinary team.
- Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling sessions.
- Make community referrals for follow-up care.
- Conduct assessment and evaluation to determine the scope and type of care needed.
- Participate in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
- Maintain accurate documentation of client progress and treatment interventions.
- Conduct mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
- Implement therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness training into practice.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
- Facilitate training for coworkers on utilizing dialectical behavior therapy.
Counselor I
Gateway Foundation
Aurora
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling sessions for clients.
- Maintained confidential, accurate, and timely documentation of client progress in the electronic health record.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.
- Participated in training workshops to enhance counseling skills and knowledge base.
- Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
Intern
Gateway Foundation
Aurora
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Planned and facilitated groups and individual counseling sessions with clients.
- Documented client interactions using DAP notes.
- Assessed clients utilizing the brief addiction monitor and the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale.
- Completed continued stay reviews with clients.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout the internship period.
Intern
New Beginnings APFV
Elkhorn
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Compiled and maintained accurate client records in compliance with confidentiality laws.
- Adhered to professional standards and ethical practices in all client interactions.
- Conducted initial intake interviews to assess client needs and goals.
- Assisted clients in completing temporary restraining orders.
- Coordinated community resources to connect clients with essential services.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
- Organized and maintained case records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Education
Social Work, Addiction
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Criminology
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater12.2020
Skills
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Mental health assessments
- Treatment planning
- Discharge Planning
- Confidential clinical documentation
- Case management
- Community referrals
- Group facilitation
- Substance abuse counseling
- Family therapy background
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Active listening
- Motivational interviewing
Certification
• Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor
• Licensed Social Worker
• Licensed Social Worker
Timeline
Counselor II
Gateway Foundation
08.2023 - Current
Counselor I
Gateway Foundation
04.2023 - 08.2023
Intern
Gateway Foundation
08.2022 - 04.2023
Intern
New Beginnings APFV
08.2021 - 04.2022
Social Work, Addiction
Aurora University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Criminology
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater