Jason Adams
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse backgrounds and presenting concerns. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through intense and overwhelming experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis/Access Intern
Thrive Counseling Center
Oak Park, IL
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided individual therapy services for clients with diverse backgrounds and presenting concerns.
- Performed crisis intervention and risk assessment services for clients through a crisis hotline, as well as in-person both in the office and in the community.
- Co-facilitated a therapy group with a clinical focus on anger management.
- Participated in consultation with other clinicians and completed appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
Behavioral Health Associate
Northwest Community Healthcare
Arlington Heights, IL
09.2021 - Current
- Ensure safety and well-being for psychiatric patients, working with adolescents approximately 80% of the time.
- Lead groups in DBT Skills, CBT Skills, and other psychoeducation topics.
- Assist with admission/discharge paperwork and process.
- Keep the milieu's energy positive and de-escalate agitated patients.
Mental Health Technician
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
Des Plaines, IL
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Ensured safety and well-being for psychiatric inpatients.
- Conducted discussion groups on topics covering coping skills, triggers, healthy habits, mental health, and more.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, kept the milieu's energy positive, de-escalated confrontations between patients and helped assist with aggressive patients.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology - Counseling Practice
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05.2020
2nd Major - Law Enforcement And Justice Administration
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05.2020
Skills
- Crisis Intervention/De-escalation
- Conflict Management
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Rapport Building
- Active Listening
- Mental Health Support
- Treatment Planning
- Professional Boundaries
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- CPR/AED Through 08/01/24
- CPI Through 8/01/25
- IM+CANS Certified
- IM-CAT Certfied
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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