JULIE MILLER
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
RBT
Westside Children's Therapy, Park Ridge
07.2025 - Current
- Implemented individualized behavior and skill acquisition plans for clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Collected and recorded detailed data on client progress and behavioral changes.
- Provided one-on-one and small group therapy sessions to clients in a clinic-based setting.
- Worked with BCBAs and other multidisciplinary team members to execute comprehensive treatment plans.
Group Facilitator/Counselor
Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health, Hoffman Estates
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted skills and process groups utilizing evidence-based practices such as CBT, ACT, art therapy, mindfulness, MI, and DBT for adolescents at the PHP and IOP level of care.
- Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans for clients to stabilize crises.
- Facilitated family meetings taking a solution-based focus on family-based challenges.
- Conducted weekly family and case study sessions of adolescents in intake assessment meetings.
- Worked directly with families and adolescents to provide care to patients.
- Provided psychoeducation on various conditions and treatments to parents and patients.
- Provided referrals and resources for outpatient therapists, medication management, family therapy, and autism services.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of client progress, treatment, and other relevant information in compliance with HIPAA and hospital policy.
Service Coordinator
Center for Independent Futures, Evanston
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Implemented goals and tracked hours served, communicated with life skills coaches, families, and participants to ensure best quality of service.
- Facilitated participant-led meetings with families to review progress, goals, and assessment of challenges.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of SMART goals with participants and their coaches.
- Worked with the clinical team and supports to provide a fuller and more interwoven model of needs assessment to the participant.
- Facilitated and coordinated all service activities, facilitating communication between participants and life skills coaches.
- Assessed participant needs and developed solutions to meet needs.
- Maintained contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and followed up to confirm appointments.
- Established strong relationships with participants through regular follow-ups, keeping them informed about progress updates regarding their services or concerns raised.
Self-Directed Assistant
Center for Independent Futures
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted with reviewing and monitoring benefits such as SNAP Brinks, Medicaid and Benefit Access.
- Assisted with leading member benefits such as medicare, medicaid, and SSDI.
- Assisted in developing a plan for an individual who needed a solution-based waiver.
- Assisted in development of ISPs, conducted and documented monthly visitations.
- Supported in documentation and problem solving strategies for issues with PSN services as they arose.
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-up communication and efficient problem resolution.
Life Skills Coach
Center for Independent Futures
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Worked one-on-one and in groups with several persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities to create goals and foster continual learning.
- Utilized therapeutic knowledge and techniques in CBT, MI, ABA, DBT, psychoeducation, art therapy, humanistic therapy, and ACT to facilitate growth.
- Managed conflicts between participants using active problem solving and a solution-based focus.
- Connected participants to other services such as PHPs, IOPs, outpatient mental health centers, job placement programs, community activities, and educational opportunities.
- Facilitated life-enrichment based activities and therapeutic recreational groups.
- Collaborated with other professionals to provide comprehensive support services for participants, promoting overall well-being.
- Established strong rapport with clients, creating an open and trusting environment for honest communication.
- Empowered participants' to take responsibility for their actions, leading to increased accountability and self-reliance.
- Provided ongoing support to individuals experiencing crises or setbacks, offering guidance on navigating challenging situations effectively.
- Facilitated the development of healthy coping mechanisms through mindfulness exercises and guided reflection activities.
- Navigated sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy when addressing complex issues impacting individuals' lives.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting coaching strategies to optimize results continually.
- Supported clients in identifying personal strengths and areas for improvement by conducting thorough assessments and inventories.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques, assisting clients in overcoming challenges and achieving success.
- Assessed participant's needs and tailored coaching approaches accordingly, fostering personal growth and development.
- Developed personalized coaching plans for each participant, resulting in improved goal setting and achievement.
- Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve participants' social integration.
Social Work Intern
Orchard Village
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted with 30 client goals and objectives.
- Facilitated life skill-based vocational skill teaching for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- Created an individualized program for 5 clients in a transitional setting.
- Crafted curriculum centered around coping skills, conflict management, psychoeducation, mindfulness, and art therapy.
- Facilitated weekly conflict mediation groups between housemates.
- Utilized ABA, ACT, and MI interventions to assist in modifying client's behavior.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through problem-solving and skill-building activities.
- Mitigated crisis situations with clients, applying de-escalation techniques effectively.
- Boosted client morale and motivation, implementing a recognition system for personal achievements.
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
Education
MSW - Mental health
Jane Addams School of Social Work
08-2021
BA - Sociology, minor in gender and women's studies
University of Illinois at Chicago
05.2018
Skills
- LSW and RBT certified
- CPR and first-aid certification
- CPI certified
- Completion of DCFS Mandated Reporter training
- Involvement in both individual and group counseling
- Knowledge in CBT, MI, ACT, ABA therapy, humanistic therapy, art therapy, and psychoeducation techniques
- Understanding of CareMerge, Center, CentralReach, and Therap documentation systems
- Experience employing conflict resolution strategies
- Proficient in SOAP and DAP notes
- Learned in trauma-informed care
- Involvement in behavior management
- Experience working with adults with ID/DD and mental health conditions, young adults, older adults, children, and families
- Well-informed in HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines
- Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
Timeline
RBT
Westside Children's Therapy, Park Ridge
07.2025 - Current
Group Facilitator/Counselor
Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health, Hoffman Estates
10.2024 - 03.2025
Service Coordinator
Center for Independent Futures, Evanston
03.2024 - 08.2024
Self-Directed Assistant
Center for Independent Futures
08.2023 - 08.2024
Life Skills Coach
Center for Independent Futures
06.2021 - 08.2024
Social Work Intern
Orchard Village
08.2020 - 05.2021
BA - Sociology, minor in gender and women's studies
University of Illinois at Chicago
MSW - Mental health
Jane Addams School of Social Work
Awards
Young Professional's Board, Center for Independent Futures, August 2021 - August 2024, Tau Sigma National Honor Society
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