Nahtanha Marler
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Seeking to secure a therapist position in a fast-paced organization to help clients achieve their goals through dedication and a belief that all clients will be able to make positive changes. Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Contracted Therapist
RULA
2023.09 - Current
- Provided individualized therapy to children and adolescents with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Depression, Anxiety, and social skills challenges]
- Managed approximately 60 client caseloads.
- Developed and implemented tailored treatment plans to address each client's specific needs and goals
- Utilized evidence-based practices, including Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), to support clients’ emotional and social development
- Conducted assessments to identify areas of need and track progress over time
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to each client’s care
- Facilitated social skills training sessions to help clients improve communication, interaction, and relationship-building abilities
- Maintained detailed and confidential records of client progress and treatment plans.
Therapist
Kern Medical Surgery center llc
2020.11 - 2023.12
- Participate in the evaluation and implementation of various treatment modalities
- Provide clients with individual, conjoint, marital/family, and group psychotherapy.
- Managed approximately 40 clients per week caseload
- Develop and implement a psychotherapy program for the acutely or chronically mentally ill and mentally impaired.
- Design and implement plans of care to identify goals to be achieved and steps for achievement
- Screen adults and children for the appropriateness of treatment; conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and diagnoses of mental disorders
- Assist in determining causal relationships of problem behavior, personality traits, socio-economic conditions, and substance abuse
- Coordinates cases as assigned and assists staff in the provision of case management activities
- Determine authorization for treatment
- Work cooperatively with community agencies to provide a full range of needed services for clients; works in community self-help groups and assists with community liaison activities
- Acts as an advocate for clients
- Refers clients to community agencies and/or other support systems; refers clients to medical or psychiatric services as appropriate
- Provide in-service training and make presentations to clients, family, staff, and/or community organizations
- Provide crisis intervention
- Keep accurate records; prepare correspondence, progress notes, written reports, and other documentation
- Attend in-service training; participate in meetings, committees, and conferences
- Utilize a personal computer and various software programs
- Supervise volunteers and provide clinical training and guidance to non-licensed staff
- Participate in utilization review activities
- Perform clinical duties in association with specialty training.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
Student-Counselor
Kern Medical
2020.01 - 2020.10
- Managed approximately 20 clients a week caseload.
- Collaborate with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Completed intakes and treatment plans
- Completed a diagnostic impression for each client based on clinical interview and assessment results
- Determined appropriate level of care for clients based on clinical interview and assessment results
- Developed comprehensive assessments
- Provided crisis intervention and collaborated with treatment providers and collateral contact to consult on client care
- Completed documentation on the same day as the service
- Utilized electronic health records.
Para-educator Ii,
PANAMA BUENA VISTA SCHOOL DISTRICT
2018.10 - 2020.10
- Providing support for instructional activities for approximately 12 students per classroom with disabilities who are in an intervention behavioral classroom
- Work directly with students who require intense behavior intervention.
- Shadow students who require intense behavior modification therapy and assist the students to achieve their individual goals
- Assist in the management of student’s behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assist teachers and other staff in crisis situations and complete behavior emergency reports.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and following established protocols.
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
ACES Program Manager
Panama Buena Vista School District
2010.10 - 2018.10
- Developed a positive working relationship with students, parents, teacher, and staff
- Work with a variety of students with multiple and diverse learning considerations and behavioral needs in mainstream after school program setting in various grade levels
- Implementing diverse behavior plans and classroom management techniques developed by the student’s educational team.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ11.2015
Skills
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Zero Suicide
- Client de-escalation
- Behavioral health screening tools
- HIPAA privacy and security
- Multicultural Competence
- Building rapport
- Self-Motivation
Timeline
Private Contracted Therapist
RULA
2023.09 - Current
Therapist
Kern Medical Surgery center llc
2020.11 - 2023.12
Student-Counselor
Kern Medical
2020.01 - 2020.10
Para-educator Ii,
PANAMA BUENA VISTA SCHOOL DISTRICT
2018.10 - 2020.10
ACES Program Manager
Panama Buena Vista School District
2010.10 - 2018.10
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
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