Alexis Smith
Chicago,IL
Summary
Mental health professional with strong track record in providing therapeutic support and interventions. Successfully facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, focusing on holistic client care. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, leveraging skills in crisis management and patient assessment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Specialist
Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
09.2025 - Current
- Perform all crisis intervention techniques (verbal and physical)
- Monitor and ensure patient safety at all times via continuous 15 minute rounding.
- Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living when necessary
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Implementing treatment plans created by a BCBA.
- Gather and record data on each client's progress.
- Assisting BCBAs with administering assessments crucial for creating personalized behavior plans.
Student Life Coach
Brehm Preparatory School
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Provide mentorship and supervision to neurodivergent students who live on campus during the academic school year.
- Day-to-day duties include supervising and assisting with cooking meals, maintaining personal hygiene, shopping for necessities, tidying up living spaces, homework completion, recreational activities, and promoting emotional well-being.
- Administered medication and provided transportation.
Life Skills Trainer
Sevita- NeuroRestorative
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Offer guidance, support, and oversight to teenagers with behavioral challenges by providing instruction, aid, and monitoring in various aspects of independent living, recreational therapy, and other related forms of assistance within residential and community environments.
Twilight/Sunrise Occasional Sorter
FED EX Ground
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Loading, unloading, and sorting packages of various sizes.
Student Investigation Intern
Jackson County State’s Attorney
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assist attorneys by reviewing evidence such as jail calls and photographs.
Recreation Receptionist
Southern Illinois University
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Duties include selling items through the point-of-sale system, including but not limited to memberships, guest passes, personal training sessions, base camp rentals, and program registration. Ability to handle cash, record keeping, and data entry. Must be able to answer inquiries regarding rental fees and RSS policies and procedures. A positive customer service aptitude is required.
Education
Nursing BSN -
Chamberlain University
01.2029
BA - Criminal Justice & Criminology, Minor in Forensic Science
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05.2023
Skills
- Anxiety reduction techniques
- Self-esteem building
- Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
- Stress management strategies
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick learner
- Problem-solving
- Computer skills
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Attention to detail
- Goal-oriented mindset
Certification
- Mandated Reporter
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist
Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
09.2025 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
09.2024 - 08.2025
Student Life Coach
Brehm Preparatory School
09.2023 - 08.2024
Life Skills Trainer
Sevita- NeuroRestorative
11.2022 - 08.2023
Student Investigation Intern
Jackson County State’s Attorney
08.2022 - 12.2022
Twilight/Sunrise Occasional Sorter
FED EX Ground
05.2022 - 08.2023
Recreation Receptionist
Southern Illinois University
08.2021 - 10.2022
Nursing BSN -
Chamberlain University
BA - Criminal Justice & Criminology, Minor in Forensic Science
Southern Illinois University