Jakira Miller
Greenville,NC
Summary
Hardworking Psychotherapist with progressive experience across various mental health settings. Background working in residential, outpatient and community setting. Experienced in facilitation individual and family therapy. Proficient with providing case management with family and overseeing others professionals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
Greenville, NC
11.2023 - Current
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy sessions in the home setting.
- Developed and implemented behavior plans to address challenging behaviors.
- Collaborated with schools, families, healthcare providers, and other community resources to ensure optimal services for clients.
- Performed crisis interventions when needed in order to maintain safety of clients and their families.
- Assessed risk factors associated with mental health concerns among clients.
- Engaged clients in activities that promote self-sufficiency and independence within their homes.
- Monitored client progress through regular reviews of treatment goals and objectives.
- Maintained accurate case notes according to agency guidelines and standards of practice.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors to discuss cases and review best practices for service delivery.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy while providing support.
Outpatient Therapist Intern
Pathways To Life, Inc
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided screening and ongoing assessments for new clients
- Provided treatment planning and reviews, completion of outcome measures and other required activities
- Provided individual, family, and/or group therapy to children and families in adherence with the treatment plan
- Provided crisis intervention and on-call support
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical supervision, and training
- Identified support services needed for successful discharge and transition of clients to other levels of care.
Intensive In-Home Qualified Professional
Getting Ready Wilson-Wilson
NC
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided case management, individual, and family therapy utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, psychoeducation, and motivational interviewing
- Documented client progress requirements and maintained quality, up-to-date clinical records
- Provided intensive in-home mental health services to children and families.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on client needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all therapeutic interventions provided to clients.
- Assisted in crisis management situations and de-escalation techniques when needed.
Intensive In-Home Associate Professional
Comprehensive Interventions
Williamston, NC
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided case management, individual, and family therapy utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, psychoeducation, and motivational interviewing
- Documented client progress requirements and maintained quality, up-to-date clinical records
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Associate Professional- Direct support professional
Integrated Family Services
Greenville, NC
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Facilitating psychoeducation group, Working with adolescence in a residential setting
- Provided counseling services to clients in a group home setting.
- Established rapport with clients by providing emotional support, compassion, and encouragement.
- Conducted weekly meetings with clients to discuss goals and objectives of treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic activities designed to improve social skills, communication abilities, problem solving skills, anger management techniques.
Adolescent Residential Program Intern
Port Health
Greenville, NC
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Assisting with 12-step group, operating as a residential counselor, completing daily quality documentation on E-notes, Facilitating team building and individual counseling sessions
- Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
- Assisted with crisis intervention services when needed.
- Conducted intakes of new clients and developed individualized treatment plans based on their needs.
- Developed therapeutic relationships by providing emotional support and positive reinforcement to clients.
- Implemented behavioral interventions designed to modify or reduce problematic behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of client information including medical histories, medications administered, counseling sessions attended.
Behavioral Health/Mental Health Counseling Intern
Agape Health Clinic
Greenville, NC
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisting with assessment and intakes, Facilitating groups, Co-facilitating family, and individual counseling sessions
- Assisted in the development of treatment plans for clients based on their individual needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Attended trainings related to evidence-based practices in mental health treatment.
Intensive In-Home Team Lead
Getting Ready Wilson-Wilson
NC
01.2023
- Provided screening and ongoing assessments for new clients
- Provided treatment planning and reviews, completion of PCP’s, Child Family Team Meetings
- Provided individual, family, and/or group therapy to children and families in adherence with the treatment plan
- Provided crisis intervention and on-call support
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical supervision, and training
- Identified support services needed for successful discharge and transition of clients to other levels of care.
Intensive In-Home Associate Professional
Pathways to life, Inc
Greenville, NC
07.2021
- Provided case management, individual, and family therapy utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, psychoeducation, and motivational interviewing
- Documented client progress requirements and maintained quality, up-to-date clinical records
Education
Ph.D. - Counselor Education And Supervision
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12-2026
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling, Mental Health & Addiction Specialist
East Carolina University
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Science
East Carolina University
05.2020
Skills
- Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate - Loading
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Experience with Adolescents and Adults with Dual diagnoses of substance abuse and mental health
- Microsoft Word
- Data Entry
- Excel
- Excellent Verbal and Written Skills
- Certified Family Life Educator
- Virtual CBT Training
Certification
- Certified Family Life Educator
- Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Associate- Loading
Memberships Awards
- Eastern AHEC Scholar
- National Council of Family Relations
- National Council of Negro Women - EBoard Member
- ACA Counseling Board Student Membership
Volunteer Experience
- Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, 2018, 2020
- J.H. Rose Peer Helper, 2015, 2016
Timeline
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
11.2023 - Current
Intensive In-Home Team Lead
Getting Ready Wilson-Wilson
01.2023
Outpatient Therapist Intern
Pathways To Life, Inc
01.2022 - 12.2022
Intensive In-Home Qualified Professional
Getting Ready Wilson-Wilson
07.2021 - 07.2022
Intensive In-Home Associate Professional
Pathways to life, Inc
07.2021
Associate Professional- Direct support professional
Integrated Family Services
06.2020 - 05.2021
Intensive In-Home Associate Professional
Comprehensive Interventions
01.2020 - 06.2021
Adolescent Residential Program Intern
Port Health
01.2020 - 05.2020
Behavioral Health/Mental Health Counseling Intern
Agape Health Clinic
01.2019 - 05.2019
Ph.D. - Counselor Education And Supervision
East Carolina University
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling, Mental Health & Addiction Specialist
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Science
East Carolina University