About

MICHELLE MARIE PETERS-PAGELLA, M.S., C.R.C., L.C.P.C.

Health Connection of Illinois

24402 W. Lockport St. Suite 108

Plainfield, Illinois 60544

815-733-6940

 

EDUCATION

 

Obtained License as a Clinical Practical Counselor from the State of Illinois-July, 2008

 Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois

            Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, as of March, 1999

            Recertified March, 2019, Valid until March 2024                

            Licensed Clinical Counselor, Valid until March 2022

Masters Degree in Science, July, 1999

Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois

            Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, January, 1995

 EMPLOYMENT

 

2000-Present           Health Connection of Illinois, Plainfield, Illinois

                                    (Consulting firm for private sector rehabilitation)

                                    Rehabilitation Consultant/Vice President

  •       Case Management, Medical Management, vocational assessment and evaluation, and vocational counseling.

  •       Supervise job placement staff

  •        Work with injured workers to regain employment in the job market.

  •        Serve as a liaison between the claimant, insurance company, attorneys and potential employers, as needed.

  •       Handle all facets of job development, pre-employment training skills, conduct mock interviews, and perform follow-up services.

  •      Conduct Labor Market Surveys to determine current occupational outlook and physical demands of job classifications.

  •      Manage a case load requiring an in-depth evaluation of the claimant’s vocational background and current knowledge of worker’s compensation laws and insurance regulations.

  •       Videotape claimant’s employment position to determine physical demands of the job.

  •      Provide assistance with educational/vocational retraining.

  •        Administer, score, and interpret vocational tests.

  •      Responsible for follow-up and on the job training.

  INTERNSHIP

 

2/94-                           Sertoma Career Center, Alsip, Illinois

5/94                             Counseling Intern

  •    Individual Counseling

  •    Group Counseling Sessions

  •    Individual & group job development

  •     Career counseling of individual with various disabilities

  •     Interviewing skills & techniques provided to individuals with disabilities.

 

CONSULTING POSITIONS

 1995-2004                               Thomas A. Grzesik & Associates, Schererville, Indiana

Rehabilitation Counselor/Job Placement Specialist

 2000-Present               Social Security Administration/Office of Hearings & Appeals

              Vocational Expert

UNRELATED EMPLOYEMENT

3/86-12/95                  Vondrak Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois

                                    Assistant Classified Ad Manager

  •        Performed various general office duties

  •        Customer Service

  •        Handled reception area and switchboard

  •        Trained and supervised individuals in departmental functions.

HONORS

  •  National Dean’s List Society

  • PSI-CHI, Psychology Honor Society

                             AFFILIATIONS

             American Board of Vocational Experts