Daniela Flakus

Licensed Social Worker with an MSW and experience across behavioral health, healthcare, and community-based services. Skilled in assessment, individualized planning, care coordination, crisis response, clinical documentation, resource navigation, and collaboration with clients, families, schools, medical providers, and community partners. Brings strong judgment, relationship-building, and systems navigation skills to client support, program coordination, and service-delivery roles.

Clinical Therapist / Clinical Therapist Intern at 360 Youth Services (2024-08 – 2026-05)

• Provided individual psychotherapy and behavioral-health support to youth and young adults ages 9–21 experiencing diverse emotional, behavioral, family, and school-related concerns.
• Conducted psychosocial and intake assessments, individualized treatment planning, suicide-risk assessments, and safety planning under clinical supervision.
• Managed an active caseload and coordinated with clients, caregivers, schools, community providers, and agency partners to improve continuity, resource access, and follow-through.
• Delivered psychoeducation and evidence-informed interventions focused on coping, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and individualized treatment goals.
• Responded to crises and maintained timely, accurate, confidential documentation in Ensora Health (TheraNest) in accordance with agency and professional standards.

Care Manager Intern at Esperanza Health Centers (2023-09 – 2024-05)

• Coordinated behavioral health, medical, and social service supports for clients managing chronic health conditions and complex psychosocial barriers.
• Conducted needs assessments and developed support plans addressing healthcare access, housing, financial stability, and treatment engagement.
• Connected clients with healthcare, housing, financial assistance, and community resources; advocated across systems to reduce barriers to care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate referrals, support treatment adherence, and maintain detailed, confidential electronic health documentation.

Master of Social Work in Social Work – Aurora University (2025-05)

Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work – Aurora University (2024-05)

Associate of Arts – College of DuPage (2022-08)