L.C.S.W.-Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 1991

          M.S.W.-Jane Addams Graduate School of Social Work, University of Illinois Chicago, IL 1977

           B.A.-Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1973

Professional Experience

Social worker (1996-present),  University of Chicago Law School, Mandel Legal Aid Clinic.

          Supervise social work students from University of Chicago,  School of Social Service   Administration

          Consult with clinic attorneys and law students regarding client psycho-social needs   

           Educate law and social work students regarding mental health issues pertinent to legal practice

          Perform clinical assessments of clients; link clients to appropriate service providers; provide post disposition monitoring

          Advocate for systemic reform

Clinical Supervisor (1992-1995), Trilogy, Inc., Chicago, IL

          Supervision of clinical treatment plans and clinical services to the most severe cases

          Quality Assurance Committee; staff training

Clinical Director, General Aftercare Program (1987-95), Counseling Center of Lakeview, Chicago, Illinois

          Ultimate clinical responsibility for all clinic clients

          Medicaid:  Monitor program standards to meet all Medicaid requirements

          LAN (Local Area Network):  Supervised LAN worker and participated in the original development of the LAN system.

          Crisis intervention and other clinical functions

          Committees:  Quality Assurance, Administrative Team, Clinical Procedure

Social worker (1977-89)

          Private Practice (1981-89), Chicago, IL

          Early Offenders Program (1983-85), St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL  First Social worker in new program.  Assisted in structuring program and performed all evaluations and treatment.

          Community Mental Health Center (1978-81), St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL.

          Special Education District of Lake County (1977-78), Gurnee, IL.