Aaron Van Til, MSW, QMHP

Experience

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  Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Academic Counselor

  Provided direct education services to academically, socially, and behaviorally challenged youth in an academic setting. Performed clerical work, light IT support, and education lesson planning.

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  Dekker Lighting Company

  Jul 2013 - Oct 2013

  Summer Expansion Assistant

  - Organized stock - Performed structural, HVAC, and painting maintenance- Assembled and wired commercial and domestic light fixtures- Delivered bulk orders- Organized and assembled displays

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  Regional Mental Health Center

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2015

  Mental Health Technician

  -Provided technical psychiatric mental health services to adults.-Performed ADL trainings and education.-Assisted clients in maintaining daily routines.-Transported clients to community locations.-Monitored and administered medication.-Performed case management and clinical documentation.

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  Central Plaza Residential Care

  Mar 2015 - Nov 2015

  Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator

  -Engage severely mentally ill individuals in a therapeutic relationship within which mental health and community integration services can be provided. -Collaborated with participants and develop detailed, recovery oriented treatment plans, inclusive of the participants’ goals to enhance the quality of life.-Maintained a strong therapeutic alliance with participants through assertive case management, counseling, advocacy and resource assistance, including but not limited to medical health needs, housing, and other services.-Completed comprehensive psychosocial assessments.-Communicated consistently and effectively with collateral agencies/contacts regarding client service needs and disposition. Show less

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  University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System

  Nov 2015 - Sept 2021

  Clinical Care Coordinator

  -Operating as interim Enrollment Specialist for Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) for youth population with special needs, serving as an essential link between UIC-based care coordination and assisting in redetermination process for aid, engaging state nursing agencies for participant referrals.- Collaborate with and assist children with chronic diseases to increase their access and engagement in healthcare systems. - Develop recovery oriented, practical treatment plans, meeting patients at their current level of need.-Serve as an essential link between a UIC based care coordination team and the community.-Build and maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, providers, community agencies, and relevant staff.-Interface with patients/families and providers relative to the health management/care plan.-Coach and support patients and families in the effective management of chronic illness and appropriate use of health care services.-Motivate patients and families to be active, engaged participants in their health.-Help patients/families to access resources such as scheduling appointments, obtaining medications, and arranging transportation.-Assist patients/families in identifying and accessing relevant community resources.-Facilitate communication and the coordination of services between providers. Show less

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  AMITA Health

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Clinical Intern

  -Facilitated multiple Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Groups - each meeting for three hours three times a week - for adolescent and pediatric populations with identified mental health needs. -Co-Facilitated support group for Adults with anxiety and depression-Maintained a caseload of individual clients providing weekly individual therapy utilizing varying treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).-Maintained daily progress notes and paperwork, created and implemented treatment plans to address client needs and created curriculums for treatment as required-Conducted psychosocial assessments on adults and youth diagnosed with DSM-V adherent mental illness and substance abuse disorders. -Collaborated with staff on Medically Assisted Treatment unit to provide referral services and psychosocial assessments. Show less

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  UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children

  Sept 2021 - now

  Medical Social Consultant/Care Coordinator

  -Develops and facilitates a care coordination plan that is participant / family-centered, community based and coordinated.-Coordinates all available health care benefits.-Provides community education programs regarding DSCC services.-Collaborate with and assist children with chronic conditions to increase their access and engagement in healthcare systems.-Provides consultation to other members of the multi-disciplinary team.-Build and maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, providers, community agencies, and relevant staff. Show less