Lina S

Dedicated and empathetic social worker with years of experience supporting adults, older adults, and individuals with mental illnesses. Proven ability to lead teams, develop impactful programs, and build strong community partnerships. Thrive in fast-paced environments, working well under pressure with strong interpersonal skills. Highly motivated and bilingual in English and Thai.

Crisis Clinician - Resurrection Medical Center - Chicago, IL

(2025-06)

Population: Patient with Mental Health Conditions

• Identify presenting problems, conduct accurate assessments, and arrange safe disposition with appropriate level of care.
• Perform and document screenings and assessments in accordance with clinical knowledge and skill level to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources and provide appropriate referrals to patients.
• Communicate clearly and accurately regarding patient admissions, transfers, and unusual occurrences to all necessary personnel, including the admitting psychiatrist.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient admissions to behavioral health services based on diagnoses and individual needs.
• Serve as a patient advocate during hearings and ensure adherence to patients' rights.

Probation Officer - Department of Probation, Thailand - Thailand

(2020-01 - 2024-06)

Population: Adults

• Created psychological rehabilitation programs to help probationers and parolees through training and therapy after adjudication, imprisonment, addiction, or illness.
• Conducted comprehensive intake interviews for new probationers and parolees to assess needs and develop individualized support plans.
• Managed monthly case check-ins for probationers and parolees, monitoring progress and ensuring compliance with court-mandated requirements.
• Coordinated with the department to build a Community Center for probationers around Thailand
• Performed regular home visits to assess living conditions, provide support, and strengthen client engagement.
• Collaborated with clients to develop individualized short-term and long-term goals, including relapse prevention strategies.
• Coordinated with community agencies and external resources to enhance client support networks and contribute to effective treatment planning.
• Ran projects, research trials, seminars, and training workshops.

Social Worker (Internship) - Warren Barr Gold Coast, Post-Hospital Rehabilitation Center - Chicago, IL

(2019-01 - 2019-10)

Population: Older Adults

• Conducted intake interviews for both short-term and long-term patients to assess psychosocial needs and develop appropriate discharge care strategies.
• Coordinated and scheduled care plan meetings involving patients, families, and interdisciplinary medical teams to ensure collaborative treatment planning.
• Developed comprehensive discharge plans, liaising between hospital staff and external healthcare providers to arrange ongoing support and community referrals.
• Led and co-facilitated group therapy sessions utilizing CBT and DBT techniques to promote emotional regulation and coping skills.

Master of Social Work - Mental Health - Loyola University Chicago (2017 - 2019)

Bachelor of Social Administration - Social Work - Thammasat University, Thailand (2012 - 2016)