Aaron Boxton
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Gads Hill Center
Chicago, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted initial screenings and assessments of clients to determine mental health needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including risk assessment and safety planning.
- Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and other professionals as needed.
- Monitored client progress through review of clinical records and feedback from family members or other involved parties.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all client contact according to agency policies and procedures.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions on topics such as coping skills, anger management, anxiety reduction, stress management, and relapse prevention.
Receptionist
Gads Hill Center
Chicago, IL
10.2018 - 11.2023
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
- Screened and verified visitors for identification credentials and purpose of visit to maintain security of personnel and office environment.
- Prepared correspondence, reports and other documents in final formats with correct punctuation, capitalization, grammar and spelling.
- Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for management review.
Youth Worker
Gads Hill Center
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Encouraged participants to develop leadership and self-esteem skills through group discussions.
- Supported children's activities by answering questions, explaining instructions, and helping individuals complete tasks.
- Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.
- Attended training to learn program procedures and policies.
- Communicated with staff and other volunteers to coordinate services and address concerns.
- Maintained records of program services provided to ensure compliance with regulations.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Chicago, IL
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN10.2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
National Louis University
Chicago, IL08.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL05.2016
Skills
- Behavioral interventions expertise
- Advocacy
- Organization and efficiency
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Individual Counseling
- Crisis Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Family Therapy
- Mental Health Assessment
- Clinical Interventions
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Gads Hill Center
11.2023 - Current
Youth Worker
Gads Hill Center
04.2022 - 06.2022
Receptionist
Gads Hill Center
10.2018 - 11.2023
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
07.2017 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
National Louis University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Harold Washington College