Darcell Rasmussen

1440 W. Farwell 1W, Chicago, IL 60626 - 847-409-8199 (H) - - dr1231834@westpost.

net
Professional Overview
Client focused, committed, detailed , experienced Clinical social worker with 10
+ years of experience. Specialty areas include mental health, addictions, geriat
ric and long term care, case management, individual and group therapies. Accompl
ished program director with interdisciplinary team participation. Personable, fl
exible, performance driven clinician with detailed-oriented documentation skills
.
Summary of Skills

* Supervised staff of associates and resident assistants.
* Administrative Management
* Proficient with curriculum/program development
* Counseling
* Goal Setting and Implementation
* Group/Individual therapies
* Time Management
* Critical Thinking
* Crisis Intervention
* Multi-tasking
* Multidisciplinary team
* Clinical documentation

* Therapist
* Social Worker
* Certified Addictions and other Drug Counselor (CADC)
* Program Director
* Mental Health Professional (MISA)
* Masters of Social Work
* State of Illinois Approved for LCSW with expectant licensing April 2011

Education
Loyola University Chicago 2004
Clinical Social Work
Masters of Social Work
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Columbia College of Missouri 2002
Psychology
Bachelors of Science
Park City, IL, USA
Graduated with Honors
Professional Experience
Health Care Consulting April 2010 to February 2011
Consultant
Chicago, IL
Built strategic alliances with families that resulted in positive outcomes for i
ndividual and families. Evaluated, Advised, Facilitated, Coordinated person-cent
ered programs for individuals and families to obtain desired goals. Specializing
in geriatric case management, addictions, sobriety management,

POA, guardianship issues and placement. Evaluated home situations for safety, he
lp at home, community referrals and linkage; Coordinating services to assist cli
ent and/or family to meet the needs identified through assessment, counseling an
d treatment.
Resurrection Healthcare February 2005 to April 2010
Director of Social Services
Evanston, IL
Duties included but not limited to: Providing direct services to residents and t
heir families to assure the psychosocial wellness of the resident is met with em
phasis on cognition, mood, aftercare plans and over all well-being of the family
systems. Maintain effective therapeutic relationships with residents and famili
es; Coordinate aftercare needs upon discharge through linking patient to needed
services in the community, mental health and medical community; promptly arrangi
ng necessary placements in nursing homes, residential care homes, or half-way ho
uses; Establishes priorities for timely service delivery to prevent hardship for
patient and families; Developed methods for providing orientation to the role a
nd functions of social work for staff and other clinical personnel of all discip
lines. Demonstrated knowledge of social work theory, practice, values and code o
f ethics; applied knowledge of theories of human development, personality and ps
ychotherapy with various intervention techniques; Evaluated in skills of mental
health management, including intake, needs assessment, treatment planning, imple
mentation, termination, and follow-up; Ability to prepare accurate, clinically v
alid progress notes, evaluations and reports. Conducted individual therapy, psyc
hosocial assessments, and assisted with guardianship issues; Collected Social hi
story, prepared mood and behavior treatment plans for long and short-term reside
nts needing care; Provided a continuum of care after discharge . Other duties as
assigned, including administering MMSE, Depression Scale, Abuse and Neglect ass
essment.
The Women's Treatment Center July 2002 to February 2005
Program Director
Chicago, IL
Developed new programs. Built strategic alliances with collaterals (Child Protec
tive Services, Department of Child and Family Services, and TASC) that resulted
in positive outcome for mandated female clients. Evaluated existing programs for
effectiveness. Supervised staff, provided in-service to staff, Performed in-ser
vice presentations to share knowledge with colleagues. Identified job descriptio
ns and expectations as follows:
Program Development: Develops and update program goals and objectives; Plans, al
locate, and evaluate program work. Monitors and report (statistically) program r
esults, while making appropriate recommendations to maximize integrity and avail
ability or program services. Demonstrate strategic and critical thinking in deve
loping short-term goals for the department consistent with the organization's go
als and objectives.
Patient care management: Ensures patient care services are delivered in accordan
ce with regulations and standards (JCAHO, COA, ASAM, DASA); received 100% chart
compliance within the agency. Responsibilities included providing services to wo
men with children seeking therapeutic intervention; accountable to DCFS, Probati
on, TASC, CPS and other collaterals; Multidisciplinary team approach. Staff Mana
gement: monitor staff compliance, develops performance improvement to increase c
ompliance and correct performance issues, conducts performance appraisals, utili
ze the progressive disciplinary process, interview and hire job applicants for s
taff positions

Gateway Foundation July 1998 to October 2002

Addictions Counselor
Lake Villa and Springfield, IL
Counseled clients on issues of substance dependence, mental health, and recovery
. In conjunction with supervisor and treatment team, provided chemical dependenc
y counseling services to patients and their families/collaterals through assessm
ent and treatment planning of issues from DSM Axis II, III IV with respect of Ax
is V ; Responsible for the supervision of clients in the milieu, maintaining the
daily scheduling of clinical services, documenting of clinical and vocational s
ervices, being aware and knowledgeable of client's behaviors and documenting any
changes. Attend weekly clinical staffing
Lutheran Social Services Behavioral Health October 2001 to April 2002
Clinical Supervisor
Elgin, IL
Responsible for supervision of 30 employees, scheduling of employees, resolving
all clinical issues while remaining in the guidelines of DASA and Title 77- 2060
, reporting directly to Director of program;
INTERNSHIPS
2002-2003Juvenile Psychological Services, 19th Circuit Court under the supervisi
on of Mr. George Saxton, LCSW
2003-2004North Chicago VAMC, North Chicago, IL Rotations in Medical Social Work
(Acute Medicine-ER,), Mental Health (Dementia and Geriatric, PTSD and Chemical D
ependency Units) Under the supervision of Cathy Spilner, LCSW and Lynn Vaughn, L
CSW
Memberships and Affiliations
NASW
OBJECTIVE & GOAL
To obtain a position where I can utilize my skills. As a healthcare professional
and seasoned clinician, I will contribute to the goal of the agency by providin
g individualized considerate, professional and empathetic care to individuals we
serve. As a professional who has served the lower socio-economic population of
substance abusers and the mentally ill, I have gained the necessary knowledge an
d experience to effectively address related issues, which compromise their quali
ty of life. My goal is to provide the necessary treatments and therapies to assi
st with empathy those in need and their families within the guidelines and stand
ard practice of the agency.