1. Katherine Kereszturi
1322 W. 31st
Place Unit 1 Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 330-0906 kkereszt@hawk.iit.edu
OBJECTIVE
To obtain full-time employment in the field of clinical, rehabilitation, or counseling psychology.
CERTIFICATION
Certified AODA Counselor (CADC)
Certified in the state of Illinois on October 20th
, 2015
EDUCATION
Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, IA May 2003
B.A. in Psychology Psi Chi National
G.P.A:3.21/4.00 Honors’ Society
Illinois State University Attended August
Clinical-Counseling Psychology 2008—May 2011
Master’s Degree Program
G.P.A:3.92/4.00
Illinois Institute of Technology (expected) May 2018
Clinical and Rehabilitation Psychology
Doctoral Program
GPA: 3.86/4.00
WORK EXPERIENCE
Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinic Coordinator June 2014—Current
Chicago, IL
Chicago Treatment and Counseling Centers
-Individually responsible for a caseload of over 200 clients
-Admitted new clients into treatment,including assessments,treatment plans, urinalyses, consent
forms, and HIV/TB education
-Provided a minimum of one monthly counseling session per client assigned to my caseload, with
additional sessions provided upon request
-Documented all client interactions in accordance with CARF,SAMHSA, and DASA
requirements
-Served a population of substance abusers primarily addicted to opiates, many of whom have
polysubstance use disorders
-Used the Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program to verify narcotic Rx medications being given
to clients by other providers
-Researched and provided appropriate referrals for housing, employment, and other substance
abuse treatment programs
-Educated clients about how to apply for Medicaid and other forms of affordable health insurance
-Discharged clients (both successfully and unsuccessfully) from treatment and followed up with
clients post-discharge to ensure their needs are fulfilled

2. -Performed continued stay reviews and created aftercare plans
-Assisted clients to reach their personal goals for treatment, whether those goals were focused on
maintenance or detoxification
-Educated clients and family members on the potential benefits and limitations of methadone
maintenance treatment, with special emphasis on the harm reduction model
-Received multiple pay raises due to superior work ethic and performance
Suboxone ProgramDirector/Coordinator June 2014—Current
Chicago, IL
Chicago Treatment and Counseling Centers (CTCC)
-Developed a new Suboxone program to be adopted by all 4 CTCC clinics
-Researched the clinically appropriate use of Suboxone, especially types of clients who would be
appropriate for medication assisted treatment with Suboxone versus methadone
-Using SAMHSA TIP 40, “Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Buprenorphine in the Treatment of
Opioid Addiction,” established treatment protocols for the various phases of treatment, including
induction, stabilization, maintenance, and detoxification
-Developed intake packet for Suboxone clients, including assessment,consent forms, patient
education materials, and explanation of medication assisted treatment (its benefits and risks)
-Provided monthly urinalysis testing and follow up counseling appointments
-Worked closely with pharmacies to ensure all prescriptions were accurate and able to be filled in
a timely fashion
-Worked closely with various insurance companies, and utilized the Cover My Meds website to
complete prior authorization requests
-Trained all counseling staff at all 4 CTCC clinics on the process of Suboxone intakes and follow
ups, as well as provided general education to staff about Suboxone
Neuropsychological Assessment Extern September 2013—Current
Chicago, IL
The Family Institute at Northwestern
-Provided comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for adults and children using the
Boston Process Approach
-Conducted intake sessions to gather information about clients’ presenting problems and histories
-Participated in school observations to see children’s functioning in the classroom as well as their
interactions with teachers and peers
-Participated in feedback and planning meetings at schools to discuss assessment results and
recommendations with educators and parents
-Conducted therapeutic feedback sessions with parents, children, and adult clients to help them
understand and accept assessment results and recommendations
-Gained familiarity and experience with neuropsychological and personality assessments,
including the Delis Kaplan Executive Function System, the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality
Inventory, the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, the
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, the Wechsler Memory Scale, the Wechsler Individual
Achievement Tests,the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement, and many others

3. Mental Health Practitioner (Extern) August 2012—July 2013
Elwood, IL
Trinity Services, Inc.
-Provided individual and group therapy to dually diagnosed adults who have both intellectual
disabilities and serious mental illnesses in a milieu-based day treatment rehabilitation program
-Provided group therapy based on multiple treatment modalities, including Functional Analytic
Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy
-Conducted daily mindfulness exercises in both group and individual sessions
-Created and ran a weekly therapy group intended to assist clients with development of language
skills to facilitate written and oral comprehension and communication
-Created and ran a weekly therapy group designed to show clients how to practice the principles
of positive psychology in their daily lives
-Participated in interdisciplinary treatment team staffings to develop new treatment goals and
revise current treatment goals for clients’ individualized treatment plans
-Participated in community-based activities and interventions with clients, such as shopping,
banking, applying for jobs, and going on field trips to pre-selected destinations
-Planned and performed vocational and academic activities with clients to facilitate their ability to
take advantage of community resources in employment and education
Chicago Public School SystemTester November 2011—Current
Chicago, IL
Illinois Institute of Technology
-Administered various achievement tests to children from pre-kindergarten through 6th
grade
-Administered both individual and group testing with the objective of identifying children eligible
to participate in the Chicago Public School System’s classical and gifted programs
Substance Abuse Counselor May 2011—August 2011
Pontiac, IL
Institute for Human Resources
-Conducted assessments for clients with primary substance abuse or dependence diagnoses, to
include clients with comorbid mental health diagnoses
-Developed individual treatment plans for each client based on his/her assessment and individual
needs, resulting in the use of various treatment approaches drawn from the major treatment
modalities within the field (e.g., behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, solution-focused, motivational
interviewing, etc.)
-Conducted both individual and group therapy with adults (intensive outpatient or outpatient
treatment programs)
-Conducted both individual and group therapy with adolescents (early intervention program)
-Provided case management services by working closely with probation and parole officers, as
well as the Department of Child and Family Services
-Implemented and conducted a weekly therapy group for both male and female inmates with
substance abuse/dependence issues at the Livingston County public jail
Substance Abuse Counselor (Extern) May 2009—May 2011

4. Pontiac, IL
Institute for Human Resources
-Same duties as described above. (I began working here as an extern and then was offered a full-
time position after the externship ended.)
Noncommissioned Officer in Charge,Clinical Operations Dec. 2009—Nov. 2010
Al Asad Air Base,Camp Victory, Camp Liberty, and FOB Delta, Iraq
-Directed the Army Drug Abuse Prevention Training Program for all service members (both self-
referred and command-directed)
-Conducted ongoing individual therapy with a caseload of 10-15 clients per week under the direct
supervision of social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists
-Conducted group therapy, to include psychoeducational group services, as well as a female
service member support group
-Trained all other mental health specialists assigned to my team in the proper methods of
assessment for mental health and substance abuse disorders
-Trained occupational therapy technicians assigned to my team to work as mental health
specialists with the basic and advanced skills required for my occupational specialty
-Trained all other mental health specialists and occupational therapy technicians on conducting
group therapy sessions and appropriate documentation of client contacts
-Reviewed ethical and legal guidelines relevant to protected health information with all staff
-Trained other mental health specialists, psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists in the
tenets of solution-focused therapy and their potential applications in the treatment of service
members with varying levels of occupational impairment
-Trained combat medics in the use of the new Army doctrine, “Battlemind Medic,” which teaches
medics how to perform some of the basic duties of a mental health specialist to increase
availability of mental health services throughout Iraq
Noncommissioned Officer in Charge,Outpatient Services Apr. 2007—Mar. 2008
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Behavioral Medicine Division, General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital
-Developed, organized, and implemented standard operating procedures for both military and
civilian staff in order to comply with hospital and Joint Commission Standards
-Fulfilled management tasks such as time cards,schedules, alert roster, supply ordering,
information dissemination, disciplinary actions, and mediation between staff members
-Directly supervised at least ten other staff members and mentored junior soldiers to develop their
promotion potential
Mental Health Specialist, Inpatient Services May 2005—Mar. 2007
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Ward 4C, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital
-Coordinated patient care with patients, their families, and their treatment teams
-Provided exceptional charting for 1:1 interactions, group therapy sessions, safety checks,and
line-of-sight/1:1 patient observation periods

5. -Monitored patient mood, affect,and level of functioning, using tools such as patient journals,
communication skills, community meetings, and activities of daily living
-Taught restraint training to all required hospital staff and ensured appropriate use of restraints
when necessary
-Acted as shift leader for one year and as the assistant wardmaster for six months
Mental Health Specialist, Outpatient Services Nov. 2004—Apr. 2005
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Behavioral Medicine Division, General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital
-Conducted intake assessments,psychological testing, group therapy, and individual therapy with
supervision, as well as performed collateral interviews
-Maintained accurate records,safeguarded protected healthcare information, and received
feedback and support from social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and a neurologist
-Performed various administrative and case management duties, such as scheduling appointments,
referring patients to outside facilities and resources,and coordinating treatment with patients’
military units (drill sergeants,commanders, etc.)
ACHIEVEMENTS ANDAWARDS:
-Soldier of the Quarter, U.S. Medical Activities Command, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for the
first quarter of fiscal year 2007
-Great Plains Regional Medical Command Soldier of the Year candidate in March 2007
-Awarded the following commendations: Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism
Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (2), Army
Achievement Medal (2), and Army Commendation Medal (2)
EDUCATION/FIELD WORK EXPERIENCE
Field Training
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) August 2011
Annual Training, United States Army, Dallas, TX
-Gained didactic classroom training at a week-long workshop on the application and instruction
of suicide first aid. Learned appropriate methods of addressing suicidal concerns through the use
of role plays, the “train-the-trainer” model of instruction, and proficiency tests.
Crisis Intervention Course August 2006
Crisis Prevention Institute Conference,St. Louis, MO
-Gained classroom instruction and hands-on experience pertaining to agitated or violent patients,
including techniques for self-evaluation, healthy patient-staff interaction, de-escalation, and safe
use and application of practical and mechanical restraints.
68X10 Mental Health Specialist Course June—Nov. 2004
Advanced Individual Training, United States Army, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
-Gained hands-on experiences in many areas,including interviewing and counseling, co-
facilitating group therapy, management techniques for agitated patients, assisting in psychological
testing, intake assessments,basic medical orientation (e.g., first aid, CPR),and leadership skills.