Dr. KIANTÉ MCKINLEY
They/He
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder and Lead Consultant
KJML Consulting Group
Los Angeles
02.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficiency and quality service delivery.
- Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
- Facilitates trauma-informed, culturally responsive workshops for nonprofit and healthcare sectors.
- Organized events such as webinars, conferences, or other promotional activities.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and customer needs.
- Identified potential partnerships to expand the reach of the business.
- Established policies and procedures for efficient workflow management.
Medical Social Worker
Los Angeles LGBT Center
Hollywood
12.2022 - Current
- Provides consultation utilizing mental health expertise on multi- disciplinary MCC treatment teams.
- Independently identifies patient needs, strengths and readiness to change.
- Streamlines care coordination to improve patients' access to services including medical, mental health, and substance abuse programs.
- Identifies and addresses barriers to treatment adherence and risk reduction to help improve health outcomes.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of client eligibility for public health programs and other sources of funding.
- Conducts follow-up activities to ensure clients receive appropriate support for referred services and ongoing needs.
- Acts as liaison between clients and LA LGBT Center services/programs and other community agencies/programs.
Therapist
Cóndor Center Inc
Los Angeles
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted clients in identifying personal goals and therapeutic needs.
- Conducted intake assessments to gather client information and establish rapport.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate client records in compliance with confidentiality regulations.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to support clients in achieving mental wellness.
- Provided crisis intervention to clients during critical emotional situations.
- Educated clients about coping strategies and resources for ongoing support.
- Educated clients on evidence-based treatments to enhance their understanding of the therapeutic process.
- Attended trainings, workshops related to current trends in the field of psychology, mental health counseling.
Community Mental Health Worker
Safe Haven Crisis Center
Santa Fe Springs
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Conduct mental health evaluations and assessments for all patients to determine the most appropriate treatment and level of care required.
- Provide specialized consultation and therapeutic treatment for clients with co-occurring mental health diagnoses or disorders.
- Conduct family evaluations and needs assessments for participants and other significant family members in coordination with primary counselor and counseling supervisor.
- Trained employees on by leading efforts that reduce unconscious bias
Residential Clinician
Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Santa Fe Springs
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Provides consultation utilizing mental health expertise on multi-disciplinary MCC treatment teams
- Independently identifies patient needs, strengths and readiness to change
- Streamlines care coordination to improve patients' access to services including medical, mental health, and substance abuse programs
- Identifies and addresses barriers to treatment adherence and risk reduction to help improve health outcomes
- Conducts ongoing assessment of client eligibility for public health programs and other sources of funding
- Conducts follow-up activities to ensure clients receive appropriate support for referred services and ongoing needs
- Acts as liaison between clients and LA LGBT Center services/programs and other community agencies/programs
- Conduct mental health evaluations and assessments for all patients to determine the most appropriate treatment and level of care required
- Provide specialized consultation and therapeutic treatment for clients with co-occurring mental health diagnoses or disorders
- Conduct family evaluations and needs assessments for participants and other significant family members in coordination with primary counselor and counseling supervisor
- Trained employees on by leading efforts that reduce unconscious bias
- Autonomously develops comprehensive care plans for clients and utilizes training in motivational and behavioral intervention to provide support and guidance in the implementation of care plans
Hospital Social Worker
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Educate health professional students gain an understanding of how each discipline contributes to the healthcare team, through the importance of effective communication, and the role of team collaboration in clinical decision making.
- Performed comprehensive psychological assessments and health evaluations for all patients to determine the most appropriate treatment and level of care.
- Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide education and training along standards of quality related to HIV/AIDS care to patients, families, and other health providers.
- Developed and advised on social policy and assisted in community development.
- Utilized consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client and patient care and rehabilitation, following through to provide service efficacy.
- Conducted social research to advance knowledge in social work field
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Associate
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Educate health professional students gain an understanding of how each discipline contributes to the healthcare team, through the importance of effective communication, and the role of team collaboration in clinical decision making
- Performed comprehensive psychological assessments and health evaluations for all patients to determine the most appropriate treatment and level of care
- Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide education and training along standards of quality related to HIV/AIDS care to patients, families, and other health providers
- Developed and advised on social policy and assisted in community development
- Utilized consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client and patient care and rehabilitation, following through to provide service efficacy
- Conducted social research to advance knowledge in social work field
- Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) related events
- Compile DEI training opportunities and offerings on campus
- Compose and analyze program evaluation, participant data, and draft reports on different programs within Rackham
- Project Management and lead small group meetings with Rackham staff in their respective 'DEI Action Items' (research, service and engagement, leadership and collaboration)
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Planned and promoted sporting events and social, cultural and recreational activities
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes
- Prepared reports on academic or institutional data
Education
Doctor of Social Work -
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA08.2025
Master of Social Work -
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI07.2021
Bachelor of Social Work -
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2020
Skills
- Multitasking
- Community outreach expert
- Staff development
- Strategic planner
- Community referrals
- Coordinating services
- Conducting assessments
- People skills
- Critical thinking
- Leadership development
- Training development
- Team collaborating
- Organizational skills
- Analytical
- Culturally responsive workshops
- Program development
- Community outreach
- Market research and analysist
- Team leadership & development
- Budget management
- Training and development
- Strategic growth management
Certification
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW #105308
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder and Lead Consultant
KJML Consulting Group
02.2025 - Current
Therapist
Cóndor Center Inc
04.2023 - 06.2024
Medical Social Worker
Los Angeles LGBT Center
12.2022 - Current
Community Mental Health Worker
Safe Haven Crisis Center
04.2022 - 12.2022
Residential Clinician
Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
08.2021 - 12.2022
Hospital Social Worker
University of Michigan
01.2021 - 08.2021
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Associate
University of Michigan
08.2020 - 08.2021
Doctor of Social Work -
California Baptist University
Master of Social Work -
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Social Work -
Azusa Pacific University
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