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CORY NICOLAS

Waipahu,HI

Summary

Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 8 years of experience helping patients work through trauma and relational issues. Adept in performing clinical assessments to chart effective treatment plans for patients. Advanced trauma focused counseling techniques with expertise in helping clients reprocess their traumatic memories that cause behavioral disparities.

Work History

President

Ohana Koa
Honolulu, HI
09.2014 - Current
  • Write grants and manage operations for nonprofit entity.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.

Partner, Mental Health Counselor

The Family Tree Project, LLP
Kapolei, HI
01.2014 - Current
  • Created the Family Tree Project curriculum which provides a family strengthening curriculum that teaches families to build communication pathways that minimize conflict in the household
  • Serves as consultant to community agencies to help build their capacity and create networks in the community
  • Provide mental health counseling sessions to clients and their families
  • Business administrative duties
  • Supervision of staff and student interns.
  • Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with state, federal and local regulations across organization.
  • Promoted new business and expanded Agency's professional network through attendance and participation in community, government and industry events.
  • Managed corporate and LLP-based legal transactions, coordinating document flow and logistical preparation for complex transactions.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
  • Documented clinical services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
  • Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health staff.
  • Led counseling group to discuss topics such as coping skills and goal setting.
  • Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, EMDR, Brainspotting, and crisis counseling.
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
  • Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
  • Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
  • Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Determined proper codes for medical records and patient services.
  • Worked effectively with medical payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances to obtain timely and accurate payments.

Consultant/Volunteer

Ewa Beach Community, Development
Ewa Beach, HI
10.2013 - Current
  • Supported clients with business analysis, documentation and data modeling.
  • Developed strategic component development plans to support future projects.

Adjunct psychology instructor

University of Phoenix
Kapolei, HI
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as introduction to psychology, cognitive processes, personality, lifespan, research and evaluation, and statistics.
  • Implemented diverse instructional techniques and integrated technology to enhance student learning.
  • Enhanced classroom learning by facilitating small group projects and discussions centering around core concepts of psychology.
  • Kept abreast of developments in field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences.
  • Mentored less successful students one-on-one to improve understanding of materials.
  • Created and enhanced course plans centered around class objectives.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Facilitator

City And County Of Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii
11.2014 - 03.2015
  • Facilitated a substance abuse prevention curriculum, LifeSkills to youth groups.
  • Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
  • Monitored field trips and special events to maintain safety and increase attendee retention.

Counselor/Teacher

City And County Of Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii
03.2014 - 01.2015
  • Provide therapeutic counseling services to clients in YouthBuild Honolulu
  • Taught the CBASE High School Diploma Program to youth offenders.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.

Program Specialist IV

State Of Hawaii
Kapolei, HI
03.2007 - 03.2014
  • Procurement of 4 million dollars for substance abuse prevention, which included community assessment, quality assurance, contract creation, contract monitoring, fiscal management, technical assistance to providers, training of providers, and database management for reporting requirements.
  • Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
  • Evaluated program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results.
  • Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members and clients.
  • Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.

Community Resource Specialist III

City And County Of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI
03.2005 - 03.2007
  • Assisted and helped managed 50 Youth offenders and families with court, legal appointments, health care, public benefits and social or community agencies, education and employment relative to client short- and long-term stabilization goals.
  • Teamed up with managers and executives to assist in evaluating and improving performance of direct services, contributing to strategic program planning and development.
  • Provided service and supportive counseling with client's family and third-party entities.

Education

Master’s - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Arizona
06.2014

Master’s - Counseling Psychology

Chaminade University
Honolulu
05.2012

Bachelor’s - Human Services

University of Phoenix
Mililani
05.2009

Skills

  • Adult Education
  • Presentation Skills
  • Developing Community Relationships
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Trauma Counseling

Accomplishments

  • The Family Tree Project-10 session family strengthening curriculum. Copyright and Filed, 10/2013
  • The Feels, Pandemic on the Brain, published November 2021.
  • The Hurt Locker, published October 2022
  • Managing the Irrationally Rational, published October 2022
  • Cage the Rage, published October 2022
  • S.A.D. Stratagizing Against Depression, published October 2022
  • Body, Mind and Stress, Published October 2022
  • The TRAP Method Workbook, publication in process.

Certification

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

2/2020

Psychotherapy Networker


National Certified Counselor

1/2016-Present

National Board of Certified Counselors


Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing

2018


Brainspotting

2019


Affiliations

American Counseling Association

Licenses

Hawaii State License Mental Health Counselor

2014-present


Nevada State Clinical Professional Counselor

October 2022





Timeline

Facilitator

City And County Of Honolulu
11.2014 - 03.2015

President

Ohana Koa
09.2014 - Current

Counselor/Teacher

City And County Of Honolulu
03.2014 - 01.2015

Partner, Mental Health Counselor

The Family Tree Project, LLP
01.2014 - Current

Consultant/Volunteer

Ewa Beach Community, Development
10.2013 - Current

Adjunct psychology instructor

University of Phoenix
01.2013 - 01.2019

Program Specialist IV

State Of Hawaii
03.2007 - 03.2014

Community Resource Specialist III

City And County Of Honolulu
03.2005 - 03.2007

Master’s - Business Administration

University of Phoenix

Master’s - Counseling Psychology

Chaminade University

Bachelor’s - Human Services

University of Phoenix

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