Jackie McGivern, LPC

Experience

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  Evergreen Park Recreation Department

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2008

  Camp Leader & Athletic Camp Counselor

  • Demonstrated proficiency in conflict management skills; taught solution-focused approach to problem-solving• Encouraged leader-camper collaboration; developed and implemented a cooperative system of discipline• Consistently displayed an accepting and enthusiastic attitude; displayed cultural competence and a strong ability to connect with campers of diverse backgrounds and across various demographics

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  St. Christina Parish, Christ Renews His Faith (CRHP)

  Nov 2007 - Jun 2008

  Youth Group Leader

  • Prepared and directed a weekend retreat targeted toward adolescents and young adults in the surrounding area• Worked ardently in unison with twelve diverse team members differing across sex, age, racial and ethnic identity, sexual orientation, and religious and spiritual beliefs• Demonstrated a constructive approach to problem-solving; offered empathic support, feedback, and validation to group members • Presented and upheld an attitude of acceptance to all attendees and fellow team leaders Show less

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  The Next Generation School

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Co-Leader & Group Instructor

  • Co-managed a diverse group of (approximately eighty) elementary school children • Developed inspired lesson plans to promote interpersonal skill-building and emotional growth in a wide range of social activities and learning environments• Maintained an enthusiastic and flexible attitude; strong willingness to take on various tasks and work with several diverse age groups

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  Private Home

  Aug 2011 - Apr 2012

  Child Care Provider

  • Managed after-school and evening activities for two children, ages 5 and 8; provided homework guidance and prepared additional education-related activities• Reinforced positive conduct and successfully coached children to recognize and modify problematic behavior• Maintained an environment accommodative to physical, emotional, and cognitive development of children • Adhered to professional, open communication and fulfilled job requirements and responsibilities• Established positive relationships with employers and family Show less

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  Private Home

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2014

  Child Care Provider & Family Nanny

  • Inducted a system of encouragement and discipline; reinforced positive conduct and successfully coached children to recognize and modify problematic behavior• Maintained an environment accommodative to physical, emotional, and cognitive development of children • Adhered to professional, open communication; consistently fulfilled job requirements, surpassing expectations • Established (and presently uphold) positive relationships with employers and family

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  National Eating Disorders Association

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2014

  Chicago N.E.D.A. Walk Participant

  • Advocated for the eating disorder community; educated family, friends, classmates, and social media followers about eating disorders and the power of language in the promotion of a positive and healthy body image• Set fundraising goals; maintained a persistent, optimistic attitude while working to reach funding goals • Served as a source of support to a classmate who courageously spoke up about past issues (and joined the walk) • Devoted time and energy to make thoughtful, individually-crafted gifts as way to extend gratitude to supporters Show less

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  Silver Cross Hospital

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Counseling Intern, Partial Hospitalization Program and IOP/Chemical Dependency

  • Confident leader in a wide array of cognitive-behavioral, person-centered groups: check-in, psycho-educational, skill-building, coping, interpersonal, and expressive • Performed as passionate, cooperative, and productive co-leader in psychotherapy and group process sessions• Offered new ideas for educational groups and inventive methods for skill-building; received positive responses from clients, supervisor, co-workers and other program employees• Developed constructive therapeutic working alliances with clients; created warm, welcoming, trusting environments conducive to rapport building while maintaining professional boundaries• Skillful in administration of clinical interviewing skills and use of assessment tools • Employed efficient therapeutic techniques across clinical presentations and diverse cultural backgrounds Show less

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  National Eating Disorders Association

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2016

  Committee Member, Chicago NEDA Walk

  • Advocates for NEDA as a member of a wonderful team of individuals dedicated to raising awareness of eating disorders as well as fundraise to help families in need, advance ED research, and work in alignment with the values and mission of the National Eating Disorders Association• Responsible for sponsor and participant outreach, day-of-event logistics, donations, registration, merchandise transportation, set-up/clean up, and organization of a cohesive and supportive community atmosphere• Demonstrates very strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, creative, and teamwork skills• Maintains passionate, enthusiastic attitude and strong willingness to tackle additional tasks and challenges * Received positive feedback and recognition from NEDA Headquarters for my creative initiative and efforts at the 2015 walk in Chicago Show less

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  UChicago Medicine

  Nov 2015 - Jan 2017

  Extern, Eating Disorders Program

  I am beyond grateful to have worked with the team of incredible researchers and clinicians at the University of Chicago Eating Disorders Program. As an extern, I attended weekly clinic rounds and didactic meetings as well as had the opportunity to pursue independent research. I enhanced my research skills and assisted in leveraging the knowledge of eating and related disorders in the fields of research and counseling psychology.• Offered clinical input and administrative assistance (1-2 days/week) to the team of researchers and clinicians in the Eating and Weight Disorders Program and the bariatric surgery department• Attended weekly clinic rounds and didactic team meetings (*Presented on body empowerment & life after recovery at team meeting)• Aided in recruitment of study subjects; phone calls, mailings, flyers, updates to online referral lists• Aided staff in clerical work; conducted retrospective chart reviews, applied research data into SPSS database• Conducted phone intakes with potential study subject and provide treatment referrals when necessary Show less

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  Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

  Behavioral Health Specialist

  • Provided daily monitoring, counsel, and therapeutic support to residents of diverse cultural backgrounds struggling with eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use issues• Promoted a safe, secure and therapeutic milieu environment; provided crisis intervention when necessary • Participated in therapeutic milieu and treatment program; contributed to interdisciplinary treatment team• Reported changes in resident status and implemented modifications in treatment plan• Completed suicide and self-harm risk assessments with residents as needed• Worked in collaboration with nurses, individual/group/family therapists, dieticians, DBT specialists, eating disorder specialists, aftercare specialists, clinical directors and milieu managers to ensure that residents received the best possible treatment and recovery experiences• Attended bi-weekly supervision with milieu manager and BHS team• Attended weekly clinical supervision with clinical director Show less

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  Insight Behavioral Health Centers

  Mar 2016 - Jan 2017

  Behavioral Health Counselor

  • Provided daily monitoring, counsel, and therapeutic support to adult and adolescent clients of diverse cultural backgrounds struggling with eating disorders and co-morbid conditions at various levels of care (RTC, PHP, IOP)• Led therapeutic groups (process-based, skills-based) and assisted in daily assessments• Promoted a safe, secure and therapeutic milieu environment; provided crisis intervention and completed suicide and self-harm risk assessments as needed • Attended weekly supervision with milieu manager and BHC team• Attended weekly clinical supervision with eating disorder program director Show less

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  Monte Nido

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2022

  • Leads the adolescent PHP/IOP tracks, providing specialized support to adolescents (ages 12-17) and families as they navigate recovery from eating disorders and co-morbid conditions• Provides weekly individual sessions, family sessions, case management and wrap-around care to ensure successful discharge and aftercare planning• Leads weekly process-based, skills-based and multi-family groups to assist the clients in developing effective coping plans and improve interpersonal effectiveness Show less

  • Assistant Clinical Director

    Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Assistant Clinical Director

    Feb 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Primary Therapist

    Feb 2017 - Feb 2019
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  The DeNovo Center

  Jul 2022 - now

  Therapist

  - Development of a unique IOP experience for teens (ages 13-17) across the gender spectrum who may be feeling stagnant in the recovery process, or who may benefit from real-life skill development & community-focused support to strengthen their knowledge of and commitment to accessing long-term healing resources. - Providing care that is more integrative with the greater community by introducing teens to local support resources, assisting them in learning how to access these for long-term healing, and guiding them in building purpose, agency & meaning in their recoveries. - Focused on amplifying diverse perspectives and avenues for healing via specialty guest groups and weekly community outings. Show less

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  Private Practice

  Jul 2022 - now

  Therapist

  - Providing individual and relational therapy at the outpatient level of care; specialized in providing eating disorder care