Aaron Hawkins

Summerfield, NC
Contact Phone: 503-730-0799
Email: aaron.hawkins@alumni.wfu.edu
https://aaronmhawkins.weebly.com/

Overview:
Compassionate and organized intern student at Novant Health with experience in providing
counseling support functions to ensure effective management of patients’ needs. Skilled in
therapy, group and individual counseling, case management, and program management.
Dedicated team player experienced in utilizing interpersonal communication and problem-solving
skills to provide clients with high-quality care.

Experience:
01/2023-Present
Internship – Novant Health Behavioral Health Services
 Provide support to clients by counseling them on personal, substance abuse, mental
health, or career issues; assist clients in achieving personal goals.
 Manage data by recording treatment progress and completing documentation required by
programs or regulations to ensure accurate recording and reporting of information.
 Lead group counseling session for individuals in Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Counseled clients regarding personal, substance
abuse, or career issues. Taught life skills or strategies to clients or their families.
 Intervened in crisis situations to assist clients. Collaborated with other professionals to
assess client needs or plan treatments.
 Monitored clients to evaluate treatment progress. Completed documentation required by
programs or regulations. Provided individual counseling sessions on a as needed basis.
03/2018-Present
Various Maintenance Positions
 Inspected, maintained, and troubleshot various manufacturing equipment: conveyors,
robotics, PLC, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical and electrical equipment.
11/2007 – 01/2018
US Navy, First Class Nuclear Machinist Mate (SS)
 Performed nuclear and radiological work on submarines, supervised sailors and shipyard
workers, providing constructive feedback. Various duties to maintain nuclear reactor and
submarine propulsion systems including inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Concern for Others: Ability to be sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding
and helpful.
 Active Listening: Ability to provide full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to
understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at
inappropriate times.
 Psychology: Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability,
personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the
assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
 Therapy and Counseling: Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis,
treatment, and rehabilitation of mental disorders, and for career counseling and guidance.
 Oral Comprehension: Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through
spoken words and sentences.
 Inductive Reasoning: Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or
conclusions.

References Available Upon Request

  Self-Control: Ability to maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoiding
aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
 Collaboration: Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
 Proficient MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Education:
 Wake Forest University: MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as of 11/18/2023 GPA: 3.93
o Graduation date is 12/16/2023
o Passed NCE 11/13/2023
 Northwest University: BA Psychology, GPA: 3.85
 United States Navy
 Sandy Union High School, Sandy, OR

References Available Upon Request