Jada Pannell
Herndon,VA
Summary
Licensed behavioral health clinician and counselor educator-in-training focused on clinical supervision, trauma-informed care, and teaching future counselors. Brings experience in psychiatric emergency response, program management, online course facilitation, and case conceptualization across adult, family, and training settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Therapist IV Lead
Inova Health System
, Northern Virginia
08.2026 - Current
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight of Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed behavioral health services.
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, suicide risk evaluations, crisis interventions, and individualized treatment planning while providing individual and group psychotherapy to adults with complex mental health and co-occurring disorders.
- Collaborate closely with nursing, psychiatry, and interdisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate patient care, evaluate treatment progress, address safety concerns, and facilitate discharge planning while providing clinical mentorship and supporting regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives.
- Serve in an interim leadership capacity in the Program Manager’s absence, overseeing daily program operations, supporting clinical staff, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring the effective delivery of patient-centered behavioral health services.
Founder & Owner | Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Cathie P. Wellness Counseling Services
01.2023 - Current
- Provided clinical supervision and professional development support to counseling professionals and trainees in multistate telehealth practice, enhancing clinical skills and service delivery.
- Coached clinicians on assessment, case conceptualization, ethics, clinical documentation, and trauma-informed treatment planning, fostering comprehensive care for clients.
- Delivered telehealth services across Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, and Pennsylvania, ensuring accessible mental health support for diverse populations.
Manager, Behavioral Health Ambulatory Program
Inova Health System
, Northern Virginia
04.2025 - 08.2026
- Directed clinical program operations, staff development, performance improvement, and service coordination in an ambulatory behavioral health environment.
- Oversaw daily operations of patient care teams at Inova Health System, ensuring effective delivery of behavioral health services
- Coordinated communication among clinicians, support staff, and leadership to enhance collaboration and service delivery
- Supported regulatory and accreditation compliance and provided clinical supervision and quality oversight.
- Oversaw staff scheduling, coverage, and workflow coordination across departments
- Resolved operational issues impacting patient flow and team productivity, streamlining processes for improved patient care
- Monitored compliance with healthcare policies, standards, and safety procedures
- Evaluated staff performance regularly to identify areas for improvement and addressed issues.
Psychiatric Emergency Clinician III
Inova Health System
, Fairfax, VA
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Delivered crisis intervention, suicide and violence risk assessments, and individualized safety planning while ensuring compliance with organizational protocols and standards of psychiatric emergency care.
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations in Emergency Department (ED) to assess acute psychiatric presentations and determine need for immediate behavioral health intervention.
- Formulated clinical disposition recommendations for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, outpatient follow-up, or referral for involuntary psychiatric evaluation under Virginia’s Temporary Detention Order (TDO) process to ensure appropriate care.
- Collaborated with emergency medicine physicians, psychiatrists, nursing professionals, and community behavioral health agencies to facilitate crisis stabilization, coordinate psychiatric admissions, and ensure continuity of care across treatment settings.
Behavioral Health Provider
Trusted Behavioral Health
, Fairfax, VA
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Facilitated launch of behavioral health services in Virginia, coordinating efforts for effective service delivery.
- Established behavioral health practice, enhancing development and delivery of counseling services for adolescents.
- Managed Virginia SBIRT grant activities, ensuring timely completion of screening reports and intervention documentation.
- Developed working knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) for monitoring behavioral health program performance.
Clinical Director / Supervisor
Onyx Therapy Group
Washington
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Oversaw clinical supervision for therapy group providers and support staff, ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
- Supported therapists with complex client issues and clinical decisions
- Mentored licensed and pre-licensed counselors and graduate-level trainees, enhancing clinical competency and ethical decision-making.
- Reviewed treatment plans for client care alignment and therapy goals
- Led staff meetings to discuss caseloads, policies, and care standards
- Monitored documentation for accuracy, compliance, and timely charting
Teaching Assistant, Master’s-Level Counseling Internship Course
Walden University
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted with master’s-level counseling internship instruction during the Spring and Summer 2024 terms.
- Facilitated online discussions to enhance engagement with course concepts and clinical internship experiences.
- Monitored discussion boards and guided learner participation to foster a collaborative virtual classroom environment.
- Assisted in developing course materials, announcements, and resource updates to support student learning.
- Graded assignments using faculty rubrics and university academic standards.
Clinical Supervision Course — Master’s-Level Counseling Students
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered weekly clinical supervision to master’s counseling students, enhancing their skills in managing challenging cases and fostering professional identity formation.
- Facilitated clinical learning experiences, enhancing students’ reflective practitioner skills through targeted discussions and feedback.
- Applied a psychodynamic perspective to case discussion and consultation, supporting integration of counseling theory, therapeutic processes, and practice.
Trauma Therapist
Center for Victims
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Facilitated crisis intervention and emotional stabilization for clients during acute incidents, ensuring immediate support.
- Delivered trauma-informed counseling for victims at victim center, fostering resilience and recovery.
- Guided clients in developing safety plans to address ongoing violence, enhancing their personal security.
- Recorded treatment notes and case documentation in clinical systems.
Family-Focused Therapist
Family Resources
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Delivered in-home therapy for children and families through community behavioral health programs.
- Developed treatment plans with multidisciplinary care teams and family caregivers.
- Completed home visits to assess safety, needs, and therapy goals.
- Documented progress notes and service updates in agency case records.
Caseworker II
Office of Children
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Conducted home visits and child safety assessments to identify risks and ensure child well-being.
- Interviewed children, parents, and caregivers during investigations.
- Supported crisis intervention and child protection response efforts.
- Coordinated family services with community partners to connect families with necessary resources and support.
- Oversaw child welfare case files, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with agency standards. for Office of Children services.
- Monitored service plans and family compliance requirements.
- Documented case notes, referrals, and placement changes.
- Prepared reports for court and agency review.
Education
Ph.D. - Counselor Education and Supervision (ABD)
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02-2027
Masters of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA12-2018
Bachelors of Arts - Criminology, Law And Society
Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA05-2016
Skills
- Course planning
- Course curriculum
- Student performance evaluation
- Mentoring and tutoring
- Classroom oversight
- Program management
- Feedback delivery
- Technology integration
- Curriculum creation
- Academic advisement
- Clinical supervision
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Trauma informed care
Teaching Areas Of Interest
- Group Counseling
- Trauma and Crisis Counseling
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Counseling Practicum / Supervision
- Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention and Safety Assessment
- Multicultural Counseling
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Maryland
- Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), 2024-01-01
- National Certified Counselor (NCC), 2019-01-01
- Board Certified–TeleMental Health (BC-TMH), 2020-01-01, 2020–Present
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — Trained
Research And Scholarship
Research Interests
- Quantitative Research Methods and Statistical Analysis
- Multicultural Counseling and Cultural Responsiveness
- Cultural Mistrust and Cultural Humility
- Therapeutic Alliance and Counseling Relationships
- Counseling Engagement, Retention, and Premature Termination
- Mental Health Disparities and Health Equity
- Trauma-Informed Care and Clinical Outcomes
- Behavioral Health Services and Treatment Effectiveness
- Counselor Education, Supervision, and Professional Development
Professional Recognition And Affiliations
American Counseling Association (ACA), EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), Chi Sigma Iota, Delta Upsilon Chapter — Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society (Duquesne University), National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential listed under memberships/recognition.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Therapist IV Lead
Inova Health System
08.2026 - Current
Manager, Behavioral Health Ambulatory Program
Inova Health System
04.2025 - 08.2026
Psychiatric Emergency Clinician III
Inova Health System
09.2024 - 04.2025
Teaching Assistant, Master’s-Level Counseling Internship Course
Walden University
01.2024 - 08.2024
Founder & Owner | Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Cathie P. Wellness Counseling Services
01.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Provider
Trusted Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 12.2024
Clinical Supervision Course — Master’s-Level Counseling Students
Northwestern University
01.2021 - 12.2022
Clinical Director / Supervisor
Onyx Therapy Group
01.2020 - 12.2024
Trauma Therapist
Center for Victims
01.2019 - 12.2020
Family-Focused Therapist
Family Resources
01.2018 - 12.2019
Caseworker II
Office of Children
01.2016 - 12.2018
Ph.D. - Counselor Education and Supervision (ABD)
Walden University
Masters of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Duquesne University
Bachelors of Arts - Criminology, Law And Society
Saint Vincent College