Steven C. Greenwald, Msw, Lcsw
Steven is a graduate of the University of Illinois School of Social Work (Urbana-Champaign). He holds both a Masters's and Bachelors degree in, Social Work. Mr. Greenwald's experience includes extensive work with geriatric, psychiatric, and medically impaired populations in residential, in-patient, and out-patient settings. He presently consults with many long-term care facilities in several states. Mr. Greenwald is a popular instructor at seminars and workshops addressing the delivery of professional social work and behavioral health care services in assisted living, special dementia care environments, nursing homes, and hospital settings. His expertise includes: Educating staff on best practices to comply with the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid (CMS) standards, JCAHO accreditation, care plan development, staff development/management/evaluation, quality improvement/performance improvement, deficiency refutations, and plans of correction. Mr. Greenwald is a nationally known author and the editor of the SocialWork Consultation Group Letter, a quarterly newsletter distributed to nursing facilities in the United States and Canada. He has developed over 100 PowerPoints designed to facilitate the education of long-term care staff. He has received professional acclaim and recognition for his long-term care resource books. Mr. Greenwald received certification from the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) early in his career and he is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). He is an advisory board member of the Activity Therapists Association of Illinois.
Catherine Bradley, Msw, Lcsw
Cathy has been a member of our team for twenty years. Cathy is a graduate of the University of Illinois, initially with her BSW, and following six years providing medical social work at Proctor Hospital she completed her MSW. Upon graduation, she worked at the Galena Park Home for nine years. For a few years, Cathy worked in her family business and started consulting for LTC facilities independently. An LCSW and an ACSW, Cathy is also an active member of NASW and was named Social Worker of the Year for the Peoria District. She has co-authored scholarly articles for Social Work Today and for Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. Cathy is an excellent presenter on many topics including Mental Health, Therapeutic Recreation, Behavior Management, and Skills Training. In her spare time, Cathy is a marathon runner and has been an active participant in the Memphis to Peoria St. Jude Run for over 20 years.
Zoya Zackavec, Msw, Lcsw
Zoya Zackavec has been part of our team for over 8 years. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience and expertise in medical social work, gerontology, and mental health. Zoya received her BA in Communications at the University of Pennsylvania. She went on to get her MSW at Loyola University Chicago, saying it was by far her proudest moment. Zoya is proficient in long-term care regulatory standards and best practices, advocacy for at-risk elderly, persons with severe mental illness, advance medical directives, nursing home consultation, supervision and Point Click Care (PCC), Zoya is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish. Zoya is also an outstanding fencer from a competitive fencing family.
James Messerschmidt, Lcsw
James Messerschmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience in Behavioral Health, Long-Term Care, and Acute Medical Facilities. He has been with SocialWork Consultation Group, Inc. for 12 years and is a great asset to our team. He currently divides his time between Emergency Department Social Work and Long-Term Care Consultation. He is an excellent communicator, able to deliver presentations with clarity and inspiration. He specializes in Mental Health, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia, medical/psychiatric Social Work, Community Relations, and Marketing.
Erica Hill, Msw. Lcsw
Erica Hill has been a part of the SocialWork Consultation Group, Inc. team for many years, originally joining our group in 2006. She graduated from the University of Nebraska in 2001 with her MSW. As a long-term care consultant, she brings expertise in clinical social work program supervision, quality assurance review, diagnostic assessment skills, psychosocial programming and care plan development. Her experience is with SNF's, IMD/ICF's, Mental/Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders, Dementia Care, and Supportive/Independent Living Centers. Erica is a dynamic speaker and facilitates workshops/in-services, guest lectures, and Internship Supervision.
TRACI L. PARETI, CTRS
Traci L. Pareti is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) who brings 20 years of expertise to our company. She provides education and training to long-term care facilities in both the private and not-for-profit sectors. She has extensive experience as a Dementia Special Care Coordinator and is a Dementia Care instructor. Ms. Pareti is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University (Charleston, IL) and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration. Ms. Pareti’s experience includes extensive work with geriatric and psychiatric populations in long-term care facilities. She is a much sought-after resource and seminar leader in the Illinois and Midwestern region. Ms. Pareti's expertise includes advances in dementia care (including Person-Centered Care), program and staff competency evaluation, teaching regulatory compliance with the myriad of state and federal regulations, recreation administration, and staff development. Ms. Pareti has recently started offering a 42-Hour Activity Director Course with 6 hours of Dementia Training. She is a regular contributor to the SocialWork Consultation Group “Letter,” a member of the National Association for Activity Professionals, and an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Ms. Pareti has been a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) since 1997.
Sally MacLean, CTRS
Sally MacLean, MA, CTRS is an experienced recreation therapist and elder advocate. She has been in the field leading activities for over 25 years. Sally earned her BS in Psychology from Elmhurst College and received her Master's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Aurora University. In 1995, Sally began her consulting career after receiving her CTRS. Taking a break to raise her family, she returned to consulting in 2012 in the Illinois long-term care community. Sally recently joined our group and has been a wonderful asset and addition to the SocialWork Consultation Group, Inc. family.
Theresa Milliron, CTRS
Theresa Milliron has been with SocialWork Consultation Group, Inc for ten years as an activity/therapeutic recreation consultant. She received a BA in Psychology and MS in Recreation Parks and Tourism Administration with an emphasis in Recreational Therapy at Western Illinois University. Theresa worked at Children’s Memorial Hospital in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit for 10 years. From there she transitioned to a career in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Her work experience as a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service Director (PSRD) and Activity Director for 5 years and then as a Memory Care Coordinator for 4 1/2 years has made her a knowledgeable and experienced asset to our team. Theresa is a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist for 20 years along with being a QMHP and a Certified Dementia Trainer. She is also an active member of the Chicagoland Activity Professional Association.