Rucha Shastri

Rucha Shastri has a diverse work experience in various roles within the behavioral health and social services field. Most recently, they served as the Associate Vice President of Behavioral Health Services at Safer Foundation. Prior to that, they were the Clinical Operations Director at the same organization. Before joining Safer Foundation, Rucha worked at TASC, Inc. as a Treatment Administrator and a Treatment Clinical Supervisor. Rucha also gained valuable experience at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois as a Clinician and Graduate Clinical Intern. Furthermore, Rucha worked at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center as a Behavioral Health Specialist and Administrative Coordinator, specializing in treating and managing patients with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, and substance abuse. Additionally, they served as a Graduate Clinical Intern at Presence Behavioral Health - Addiction Services. Rucha's career began at Staples as a Copy Center Associate.

Rucha Shastri completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology and Sociology at the University of Illinois Chicago from 2011 to 2014. Rucha then pursued their Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling Psychology - Addiction at The Chicago School from 2014 to 2016.

In terms of certifications, Rucha obtained their Licensed Professional Counselor certification from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in an unspecified year. In 2016, they became a Board-Certified National Certified Counselor through The National Board for Certified Counselors. The same year, they also obtained their Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification from the Illinois Certification Board, Inc. In 2018, Rucha became a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through AATP. Additionally, they obtained their Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor certification from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in May 2019.