Claudette Henderson, Lcsw, Qidp
About Claudette Henderson, Lcsw, Qidp
Claudette Henderson, LCSW, QIDP, is the Director of Clinical and Social Services at Proviso-Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc., and a Medical Management Specialist at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas.
Professional Experience
Claudette Henderson currently serves as the Director of Clinical and Social Services at Proviso-Leyden Council For Community Action, Inc. in Illinois. Additionally, she is employed as a Medical Management Specialist at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas in Chicago, Illinois. Henderson has previously held significant positions including Care Coordinator at Gulfquest in Texas, Case Manager I at Molina Healthcare in California, and Clinical Therapist at Neumann Family Services in Chicago. Her extensive career includes a role as 3rd Vice President, Criminal Justice Chair at the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Education and Qualifications
Claudette Henderson holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where she studied Administration of Justice, Political Science, Social Work, and Mental Health. She has also obtained a Certificate in Human Rights from Fachhochschule Coburg. Henderson is a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois and is a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP).
Specializations and Expertise
With over a decade of experience, Claudette Henderson specializes in care management, therapeutic counseling, and social work. Her areas of focus include individual and group therapy, juvenile and adult reentry programs, and senior care. Henderson has demonstrated expertise in managing complex cases and coordinating care across various healthcare and community service settings.
Career Overview
Claudette Henderson began her professional journey as an intern at Wvon 1690 AM in Illinois. She later served as a Graduate Assistant at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Her career advanced through various roles such as Clinical Therapist at Neumann Family Services and Case Manager I at Molina Healthcare. Henderson's breadth of experience extends to impactful roles like Care Coordinator at Gulfquest and 3rd Vice President, Criminal Justice Chair at NAACP. She continues to contribute to the field through her current positions in clinical and social services management.