Christine Hazelett
Evanston,IL
Summary
Trauma informed and family relationship focused clinician and supervisor with more than 19 years of experience and success in delivering outstanding care to children and families. Adept at developing robust programs to support and educate staff and improve client outcomes. Committed to social services and community care that is effective, affirming, supportive, and accessible to all.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director
Haven Youth And Family Services
2020.09 - Current
- Develop, implement, revise, and evaluate policies and procedures.
- Monitor, analyze, and correct staff performance and work with clinical team to raise standards of practice.
- Develop and implement strategic plans enabling facility to meet grant requirements, community needs, and build staff clinical capacity.
- Implement ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and clinical observations to help clinicians improve application of techniques and enact clinical best practices.
- Provide weekly individual and group supervision to support clinician growth and self care.
- Provide individual, group, family, and couples counseling utilizing trauma, relational and attachment informed models of practice
- Create, structure, and support psychoeducational curriculum for outreach to schools and community organizations serving children, youth, and families. Topics include: Relationship health and safety, Coping with anxiety, Mindfulness practice, and Stress management.
Family Counselor/Art Therapist
Private Practice
2008.01 - 2021.12
- Provided individual, group, couples, and family counseling to children, adolescents, young adults, and parents
- Worked collaboratively with DCFS toward the goal of family reconciliation and/or permanent placement
- Developed and implemented trauma-informed treatment plans and protocols that assist clients in rewriting the narrative of trauma in their identity
- Facilitated exploration of emotions, attachment histories, and related behaviors to improve social, emotional, and relational experiences
- Lead educational seminars and lectures to expand awareness of mental health symptoms and issues
- Provided supervision to new clinicians seeking licensure and guidance in trauma-informed practice and working with an attachment frame
Adjunct Faculty
Adler University
2011.01 - 2018.12
- Collaborated with the Counseling: Art Therapy Department Chair to create dynamic curricula in the treatment of trauma, lifespan development, community psychology, and group dynamics.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Provided students with opportunities to engage in role play to practice learned skills with supervision and support.
Practice Manager/Art Therapist
The Institute For Therapy Through The Arts
2012.04 - 2014.07
- Provided supervision to clinical staff, interns, outside clinicians, and administrative staff.
- Created administrative structure for tracking treatment goals and progress, notes, and clinical data.
- Created and supervised utilization and management of HIPAA compliant electronic client files.
- Communicated closely with incoming parents and clients to schedule and perform intake interviews and manage appropriate clinical placement.
- Provided direct service to clients by facilitating group, individual, and family art therapy.
- Worked closely with clinical staff and community contracts to develop and implement trauma-informed practices at several community centers and within this organization.
Art Therapist
Institute For Therapy Through The Arts
2009.08 - 2011.08
- Facilitated art-based groups, individual and family art therapy sessions, and collaborative community trainings on creativity and development, trauma-informed practice, and parenting through play.
- Supervised clinical interns and provided creative experientials to assist them in processing and understanding their interactions with clients.
- Used experiential workshops to help individuals understand principles of art therapy.
Inclusion Companion Supervisor
North Suburban Special Recreation Association
2006.06 - 2009.05
- Created and implemented adaptive play structures allowing children with struggles to participate in mainstream recreation programs.
- Act as an advocate and provided disability awareness to park district staff.
- Cultivated opportunities for children with struggles to interact with peers in positive ways and develop healthy self-image in relation to others.
- Supervise other companions in the above mentioned tasks.
Child And Adolescent Program Coordinator
Gilda's Club Chicago
2007.04 - 2009.04
- Developed and implemented art, movement, and play activities to promote self-expression, coping skills, and positive peer interactions for children impacted by cancer.
- Created a school outreach program to educate students and faculty about the impact of a cancer diagnosis and treatment on a person/family.
- Supervised and provided programmatic guidance to interns and volunteers.
- Cultivated and managed new relationships with hospital staff to collaborate on community program development.
- Developed and implemented programs for individuals impacted by cancer and their families in 3 local hospitals.
- Developed and implements a support group for hospital staff treating cancer patients.
Director Of After School Enrichment
Glencoe Park District
2005.08 - 2006.06
- Developed and implemented activities to promote productive study habits, positive socialization, creativity, physical wellbeing, and introduce philanthropy.
- Monitored programmatic expenses and budget.
Family Counselor
TriCity Family Services
2004.05 - 2005.04
- Provided individual, family, and couples therapy to at-risk children and their families.
- Complete DCFS compliant assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans, SASS, and crisis intervention services.
- Performed quarterly case review of all clinical files as a member of the compliance team.
Art Therapist/Art Instructor/Transition Coordinator
Arlyn School
2000.06 - 2004.04
- Developed and implemented group and family programming for students in alternative day school setting.
- Collaborate with community clinicians, hospitals, schools, and DHS/ORS to provide comprehenive academic and social/emotional supports to students.
- Wrote, revised, and monitored clinical, transition, and academic IEP goals.
- Developed and implemented middle school and high school art curricula.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Art Therapy
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art/Art Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.1998
Skills
- Clinical Supervisor
- Clinical Instructor
- LGBTQIA, BIPOC, and Kink Affirming
- Trauma-informed Specialist
Certification
- LCPC
- ATR
Timeline
Clinical Director
Haven Youth And Family Services
2020.09 - Current
Practice Manager/Art Therapist
The Institute For Therapy Through The Arts
2012.04 - 2014.07
Adjunct Faculty
Adler University
2011.01 - 2018.12
Art Therapist
Institute For Therapy Through The Arts
2009.08 - 2011.08
Family Counselor/Art Therapist
Private Practice
2008.01 - 2021.12
Child And Adolescent Program Coordinator
Gilda's Club Chicago
2007.04 - 2009.04
Inclusion Companion Supervisor
North Suburban Special Recreation Association
2006.06 - 2009.05
Director Of After School Enrichment
Glencoe Park District
2005.08 - 2006.06
Family Counselor
TriCity Family Services
2004.05 - 2005.04
Art Therapist/Art Instructor/Transition Coordinator
Arlyn School
2000.06 - 2004.04
Master of Arts - Counseling Art Therapy
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art/Art Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
- LCPC
- ATR
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