Derek Harris

Experience

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  Electric Blue Entertainment

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2018

  Performing Disc Jockey

  - Organized events for a diverse clientele (individuals, corporations, organizations, town boards).- Coordinated services with other companies (caterers, banquet halls, florists, photographers).- Entertained audiences with music, performances, & upbeat narration.- Trained new DJs to increase knowledge of technical procedures and customer service skills.

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  The University of Chicago

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2011

  Dormitory Counselor

  - Supported groups of 10-12 clients (ages 6-20) throughout daily activities at a residential treatment center.- Utilized crisis management skills to ensure safety during behavioral outbursts & subsequent de-escalation.- Prepared reports on treatment progress and reviewed with clients/families during their school’s IEP meetings.

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  Erie Neighborhood House

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Youth Options Unlimited Intern

  - Mentored youth (ages 13-18) in nearby communities (e.g. provided homework help, organized college visits).- Assisted with planning for & implementation of after-school programming (e.g. multimedia editing classes).- Created & implemented infrastructures which prepared records for state audits & review.

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  Dominican University

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  Graduate Intern in Counseling Services

  - Provided individual therapy services at a college counseling center.- Conducted face-to-face intake assessments (ages 18-36).- Created and delivered psychoeducational presentations, as a guest lecturer in undergraduate classes.

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  Northwestern University

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  Senior Support Consultant

  - Providing technology support services for university staff, faculty, students, and affiliates- Interpreting descriptions of problems and troubleshooting to identify potential causes- Explaining and implementing solutions to/with end users- Supervising and coordinating support teams- Facilitating the team's delivery of efficient, consistent, and quality support.

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  The Family Institute at Northwestern University

  Feb 2011 - May 2012

  Research Assistant

  - Supervised and managed a 6 person data coding team.- Created procedure manuals and trained new team members accordingly.- Organized data used to norm and refine subscales of the Systemic Therapy Inventory of Change (STIC).

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  Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Student Extern

  - Provided individual therapy, case management, and PSR group services at a community mental health center.- Conducted face-to-face intake assessments (ages 6-70).- Conducted risk assessments & triaged clients via the intake phone line.

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  Sertoma Centre, Inc.

  Jul 2012 - Apr 2015

  - Provided on-call assessment services in hospital emergency rooms.- Conducted face-to-face assessments for clients with a primary diagnosis of mental illness.- When possible, facilitated discharge to a lower level of care.- When necessary, facilitated linkage with an inpatient facility.- Completed documentation in compliance with Illinois SMHRF Collaborative Services state standards. - Co-founded the agency’s Community Education department.- Facilitated mental health trainings on a wide variety of topics (3,000 trained in less than 2 years).- Established and sustained relationships with community partners (hospitals, police, schools, churches).- Designed and customized interactive trainings.- Completed documentation in compliance with the expectations of the Illinois Title XX state grant. - Provided individual therapy services at a community mental health center.- Treated a diverse clientele (ages 18-60) with various presenting problems (moderate to severe).- Specialized in: high risk and acute cases.- Facilitated psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) groups on various topics.- Requested and tracked insurance authorizations.- Completed documentation in compliance with Medicaid standards (Rule 132).

  • Crisis Assessor

    Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Outreach and Education Trainer

    Sept 2013 - Apr 2015

  • Qualified Mental Health Professional

    Jul 2012 - Apr 2015
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  Tavistock Group Relations Conference: The Family Institute at Northwestern University

  Apr 2014 - Feb 2020

  Staff Consultant

  Staff Consultant• Consulting to conference attendees regarding systemic patterns which arise during group events.• Cultivating insight regarding overt and covert dynamics which can enhance or inhibit a group’s productivity.• Highlighting ways in which individuals/systems can better manage authority, leadership, and diversity.Pre-Conference Administrator for Marketing and Recruitment• Managed all marketing efforts for an annual training conference.• Designed and distributed email marketing campaigns.• Managed and tracked the marketing efforts of approximately 30 staff members.• Consulted with a team of staff responsible for designing and distributing printed literature.• Trained and advised new marketing staff regarding procedures/strategies. Show less

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  Thresholds

  May 2015 - now

  - Managed a team of 6 clinicians who were responsible for the treatment of approximately 40 clients.- Provided individual therapy services in a community-based environment (e.g. in-home, public places).- Specialized in: high risk medical co-morbidity and substance abuse.- Coordinated client care between my team (therapists, social workers, psychiatrist, nurse) and external supports(primary care, medical specialists, family, landlords, housing subsidy providers, police).- Trained my team to follow clinical best practices and ethical practice guidelines.- Supervised staff to improve clinical skills, manage countertransference, and improve workplace efficiency/productivity.- Managed day-to-day supervisory tasks (e.g. budget management, timesheets, policy enforcement, disciplinary action). Show less - Conducted risk assessments for clients with a primary diagnosis of mental illness.- Reduced barriers that inhibit access to treatment (authorizations, wait lists, finding providers).- Linked clients with appropriate treatment providers (primary care, psychiatrists, counselors, pharmacies).- Coordinated care with clients’ other providers.- Utilized brief psychotherapy interventions to support clients during challenges and crises.- Utilized motivational interviewing to encourage client recovery.- Reduced recidivism in emergency rooms and psychiatric hospitals. Show less

  • Director - Student Internship Program

    Sept 2020 - now

  • Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team Leader

    Mar 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Managed Care Coordinator

    May 2015 - Mar 2019
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  The Family Institute at Northwestern University

  Sept 2015 - now

  University Supervisor (Online)

  - Facilitating a weekly supervision group for masters-level counseling students.- Engaging students in round-table discussions about specific clients and their treatment.- Training students to give and request peer feedback in a focused, intentional manner.- Improving students’ ability to thoroughly and thoughtfully conceptualize their cases.- Providing consultation regarding treatment strategies, diagnostic struggles, and ethical concerns.