Julia Ilecki

Experience

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  Department of Psychology at Loyola University Chicago

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  The Children’s Memory and Learning Lab primarily focused on research regarding measuring children’s memory and learning while they perform a STEM activities with their families under the guidance of an engineering expert.Coded and organized research dataFocused on transcribing STEM activities

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  University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Under Dr.Clarke, our team focused on qualitative sociological research regarding mental health policies and resources for collegiate athletesCo-Author for publication under the Journal of Sport Sociology (awaiting publication)Session organizer and Chair Panelist for Mental Health in Higher Education for the Midwestern Sociological Society Annual MeetingConducted an independent study in relation to the NCAA Power 5 Mental Health Policy Analysis Presented data at UIUC's research fair Contributed on presentation preparation related to research findings Organized qualitative data and conducted focused codingAttended weekly lab meetings Show less Collaborate with members on providing feedback, innovating and enhancing UIUC's programs, policies, and initiative under the Vice Provost for Undergraduate EducationChair of the student organization inclusion team, innovating current policies and structures at UIUC to promote inclusion, belonging, and diversityAssisted on a communication enhancers project through the dates of Jan 2021-March 5thServed on a implementation team regarding Gateway Grades, Retention, and Graduation with a Student Success Symposium on February 4, 2022Proposed a Title XI project for bettering policies regarding sexual assaultAttended scheduled board and team meetings Show less The Alcohol Research Lab studies alcohol’s social, cognitive, and emotional effects in order to understand how alcohol use might become a problem for some peopleFocused on contacting participants via phone and email in order to get responses regarding follow-up surveys Sent follow-up surveys Organized and edited excel sheets to manage and streamline participant dataRecruited participants for lab studies Spearheaded participant feedback through innovating communication between lab and participants Attended weekly lab and team meetings Show less

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Jan 2021 - May 2022

  • Provost’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Board

    Jan 2021 - May 2022

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2022
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  The Pavilion Behavioral Health System

  Dec 2021 - Jul 2022

  Mental Health Technician

  • Served as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team on adult, youth, residential and rehabilitation units at the facility• Led CBT, DBT, Psychoeducational groups, Therapeutic Activity, Skills Development and Goals groups.• Offered emotional support and reassurance to patients, creating a safe and nurturing environment.• Employed effective de-escalation techniques to defuse crisis situations and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff

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  Kindred

  Aug 2022 - Mar 2024

  Mental Health Technician

  • Served as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team on a 30 bed Adult unit• Led CBT, DBT, Psychoeduational groups, Process-Orientated, Therapeutic Activity, Skills Developmentand Goals groups.• Offered emotional support and reassurance to patients, creating a safe and nurturing environment.

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  The Family Institute at Northwestern University

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  Therapist-In-Training

  • Developed skills in therapeutic techniques and evidence-based interventions with a strong focus on Psychodynamic Theory.• Successfully completed practicum, providing therapy to adult clients under the supervision of Lynn Moosman, LCPC, at The Family Institute.• Engaged in Reflective Practitioner Supervision (RPS) focusing on understanding client transference, therapist countertransference, and personal biases to enhance therapeutic presence and cross-cultural proficiency under the supervision of Jose Rodrigo Nino, LCPC. Show less

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  Chicago Psychotherapy, PLLC

  Jul 2023 - Apr 2024

  Clinical Intern

  • Actively pursuing training and education to develop expertise in therapeutic techniques and evidence-based interventions. I am providing individual counseling to individuals across the lifespan, with a focus on youth and adolescent populations.• Co-facilitated The Art of Friendship, a Social Skills Group series for ages 8-10.• Created and conducted a mental health workshop at Loyola Academy.• Conducted observations and ran various groups for 1st graders at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Show less