Joseph Doughtry
Seattle,WA
Summary
Career mental healthcare professional with a determined work ethic and a strong background in care coordination and client centered programs. Seeking to empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential and deliver the same to clients with a compassionate application of evidence-based care.
- Natural aptitude for care by leveraging positive relationships to assess and anticipate needs.
- Achieved expertise with navigating complex workflows, multidisciplinary integration, and promoting functionality.
- Extensive experience in care coordination logistics, resource management, and standards & regulation.
- Adept skill at meeting dynamic demands with creative problem solving, high-efficacy P&P, and holistic decision making.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Milieu Coordinator
Newport Healthcare
07.2022 - 03.2025
- Supervised and mentored Care Coordinator team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, documentation standards, and clinical consults to deliver high-quality client care.
- Led the expansion of an outpatient PHP care facility from 5 to 24 clients, overseeing operational scalability and program development, including the launch of a new IOP program.
- Worked directly with clients on emotional regulation and skill-building, aligning interventions with treatment plans.
- Designed and constructed facility environments to fit program needs and ensure standards for safety and compliance.
- Wrote and managed clinical group schedule, led clinical groups, and planned team-building and community events to enhance client and staff engagement.
- Promoted staff cohesion as interdepartmental liaison, resolving operational issues, establishing cultural standards, and streamlining client care, workflow, and functionality.
Pediatric Mental Health Specialist
Seattle Children’s Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided direct supervision, observation, and support using individualized care strategies to meet complex emotional needs at varying levels of behavioral acuity for 40 patients across 5 units.
- Led daily therapeutic activities, including group therapy, meal support, exercise, and recreational activities
Behavioral Specialist/Paraeducator
Community Care
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Delivered one-on-one therapeutic support to children and young adults with autism and behavioral health disorders
- Documented client progress and collaborated with clinicians, teachers, and family to design and implement care plans that met clients’ social, emotional, and educational needs.
Childcare Supervisor
Outer Space Seattle
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Supervised a safe, engaging environment for children ages 3-12, fostering social, emotional, and educational development through structured activities and free play.
- Coordinated schedules, managed individual and group activities, and communicated with families regarding children's progress and behavioral concerns.
- Promoted safety and emotional regulation, addressing behavioral support strategies and providing online school assistance when needed.
Mental Health/Behavioral Technician
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Supported up to 40 patients in an inpatient setting, leading therapeutic activities and assisting with social-emotional skills, coping mechanisms, and independent living skills (ADLs).
- Ensured a safe and structured environment, addressing potential crisis situations and supporting emotional regulation in patients as per treatment directives.
Immunohematology Laboratory Technician II
American Red Cross
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Managed blood inventory by performing antigen typing, tracking to ensure adequate supplies were available for needs of varying urgency, and assisting in the timely hospital delivery of specialized products.
- Conducted quality control checks on laboratory equipment to maintain product safety and adherence to regulatory standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices.
Research Assistant
BGSU Department of Psychology
06.2012 - 08.2016
- Conducted advanced data collection and analysis for clinical health research, focusing on EEG biomarkers for mental health using tools such as Biopac MP150 and statistical software (SPSS, Excel).
- Managed participant recruitment, scheduling, and data documentation, ensuring compliance with Human Subjects Review Board safety protocols and informed consent procedures.
- Contributed to research design and presented findings, aiding the development of models related to anxiety, empathy, and reward sensitivity in adolescents.
Field Data Collection and Animal Caretaker
BGSU Department of Psychology
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Coordinated experimental logistics and data collection for a longitudinal study on hippocampal function and spatial memory, enhancing research methodology.
- Ensured animal welfare and maintained detailed logs of animal care, while collaborating with the research team to monitor data integrity.
Intern
The Change Lab (Formerly SOMO Leadership Labs)
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Assisted in the integration of positive psychology practices and social-emotional learning strategies into professional and community organizations.
- Supported the execution of workshops and events aimed at improving social-emotional intelligence for diverse audiences.
- Gained hands-on experience in applied psychology utilizing teaching tools targeting psychological mechanisms of well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Minor in Sociology
Bowling Green State University
05.2016
Skills
- Leadership & Supervision: Mentor care team(s) through responsive guidance
- Client Centered Approach: Meet client needs through principle driven policy
- Multidisciplinary Integration: Succeed through unified objectives, individualized tools, and channels for collaboration
- Prioritization & Resource Management: Maximize impacts by matching needs to interventions within operational parameters
- Strategic Planning & Development: Promote projects to design or refine any system or process
- Documentation: Reliable compliance of regulatory needs through optimization and applied accountability
- Technology: Troubleshoot or support needs with Microsoft Office Suite, healthcare software, and a wide variety of devices to sustain workflow
- Creative Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution: Mediate and resolve complex issues to maintain smooth operations under high pressure
- Environment Optimization: Identify functional obstacles and implement solutions that facilitate desired outcomes
- Group Facilitation & Content Development: Cultivate spaces and material for education and skill building
Certification
- Agency Affiliated Counselor License (CAAR.CG.61315867)
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) Certification
- CPR, AED, & BLS Certifications
- Food Handler's Permit (WA)
Timeline
Milieu Coordinator
Newport Healthcare
07.2022 - 03.2025
Pediatric Mental Health Specialist
Seattle Children’s Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022
Behavioral Specialist/Paraeducator
Community Care
11.2020 - 09.2021
Childcare Supervisor
Outer Space Seattle
07.2020 - 11.2020
Mental Health/Behavioral Technician
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health
07.2019 - 06.2020
Immunohematology Laboratory Technician II
American Red Cross
01.2017 - 08.2017
Research Assistant
BGSU Department of Psychology
06.2012 - 08.2016
Field Data Collection and Animal Caretaker
BGSU Department of Psychology
06.2012 - 08.2013
Intern
The Change Lab (Formerly SOMO Leadership Labs)
06.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Minor in Sociology
Bowling Green State University
Similar Profiles
Rachel GiffordRachel Gifford
Program Support Specialist at Newport HealthcareProgram Support Specialist at Newport Healthcare
Nadine AmeerallyNadine Ameerally
Care Coordinator I at Newport HealthcareCare Coordinator I at Newport Healthcare
Jordan SlagleJordan Slagle
Senior Continuing Care Planner at Newport HealthcareSenior Continuing Care Planner at Newport Healthcare
Sydney GhanayemSydney Ghanayem
Care Coordinator at Newport HealthcareCare Coordinator at Newport Healthcare
Victor BautistaVictor Bautista
Transportation Manager at J.B. HuntTransportation Manager at J.B. Hunt