Niki Patel

Niki Patel possesses extensive experience in the field of social work and behavioral health. Currently serving as CST Lead/Therapist at DuPage County Health Department since May 2018, Niki previously held the role of Residential Support Specialist within the same organization from November 2013 to September 2017. Earlier experience includes positions at Thresholds, where Niki worked as Team Leader, SSVF Housing Specialist, and Community Specialist 2 from August 2009 to November 2013, and as Safety and In Home Specialist at Child Saving Institute from January 2009 to October 2009. Niki began a career in behavioral services at Alegent Health as a Behavioral Services Technician from April 2008 to July 2009. Niki holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from Chicago State University, an M.B.A. in Non-Profit Management/Human Resources from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology/Sociology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.