Irish R.

Irish Y. is an experienced mental health professional with a robust background in social work and therapeutic practices. Currently serving as a Clinical Therapist and Psychiatric Case Manager at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital since October 2020, Irish has also held the position of Licensed Clinical Social Worker at MPAC Healthcare earlier in 2023. Previous roles include Clinical Therapist at Thriveworks, Medical Social Worker at AMITA Health, and licensed social work positions at Ascension Resurrection Life Center and the Illinois Department of Human Services. Irish began the career as a Human Services Caseworker and completed an impactful internship with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs focusing on suicide prevention and psychiatric care. Academic credentials include a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Columbia College, complemented by an Associate of Arts in Psychology from Elgin Community College.