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Khalid Muhammad Williams

Somerset

Summary

Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology, currently pursuing a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling with the goal of obtaining LPC and LCADC licensure. I have one year of experience as a Mental Health Specialist, along with a strong foundation in behavioral therapy, teaching, and paraprofessional support. My background also includes an internship with Child Protective Services, further deepening my commitment to serving diverse populations. Passionate about becoming a therapist and dedicated to supporting mental health and well-being across the lifespan.


Languages: English, Arabic (multiple dialects), Knowledge Of Basic Spanish

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Specialist II

Rutgers University
02.2024 - Current
  • Interacts with caller in a therapeutic manner.
  • Models for callers’ good communication skills, recovery-oriented living skills, effective coping skills, and selfhelp strategies as observed by supervisor and as indicated by feedback from consumers and team members.
  • Assists callers in identifying their personal recovery goals, assists in setting objectives for each goal, and determines interventions to be used based on the consumer’s recovery/life goals.
  • Develops and maintains a relationship with callers so that he/she can identify emotional, psychiatric or behavioral changes which may require further intervention or treatment. Helps the caller effectively address the problem, and/or refers the consumer to the appropriate clinical staff as observed by supervisor and as indicated by feedback from consumers, families, and team members.
  • Advocates for appropriate resources for caller and families based on assessed needs as measured by supervisory observation.
  • May facilitate structured skill training groups, such as social skills, assertiveness, anger management, symptom management and psycho-educational groups on a variety of mental health issues as observed by supervisor.
  • As part of the Call Center, actively participates in ensuring the telephone calls/service requests are handled in an effective and “caller friendly” manner.

Academic Specialist

Kean University
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body.
  • Managed curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
  • Moderated disputes and grievances between parties with speedy and fair resolution.
  • Provided administrative services, individualized instruction, academic services, student services.
  • Maintained staff and student records.

Student Assistant-EOF

Kean University
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Advising student and their families on necessary steps for correctly completing financial aid and admissions forms.
  • Assisting administrative personnel and professors in providing photocopies and filings.
  • Performing administrative duties related to students’ programs.

Behavioral Therapist

Blooming Horizons
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisting patients in developing healthier thought patterns and behaviors.
  • Analyzing patients' behavioral patterns to diagnose mental health disorders.
  • Developing suitable treatment programs based on patients' diagnoses.
  • Adjusting treatment programs accordingly.

Intern

New Jersey Department of Children and Families
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Internship at the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) in local DCP&P offices; Under state supervision of credentialed field instructors.
  • Interns are able to work with clients in a child welfare setting using a strengths-based, empowerment perspective.
  • Their work is characterized by cultural competence, a family-centered and community focus, good critical thinking skills, and strong assessment skills.
  • Observe CPS and CWS cases administered through CAC unit.

Paraprofessional

Essex Regional Public Schools
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • One-to-one small group instruction as outlined by the teacher and/or IEP
  • Reinforcing behavior through the use of positive behavior support
  • Guiding and assisting students in small group instruction settings with class routines and in transitioning from one activity to the next
  • Teaching students, under direction of the teacher in the following areas: recreation, motor, vocational, socialization and communication utilizing the workshop model in Literacy and Mathematics
  • Collecting data documenting student behavior for instructional purposes

Teacher Assistant/Teacher

The Goddard School
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment.
  • Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence.
  • Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.
  • Establish positive and effective family relations.
  • Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs.
  • Maintain professional commitment.

Package Handler

FedEx Ground
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Adheres to all warehouse safety guidelines.
  • Loads and unloads packages at the warehouse.
  • Follows written and verbal instructions from the warehouse manager.
  • Prepares packages for delivery using scanners, handheld printers, and packing materials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
01-2027

Bachelor's degree - Sociology With A Minor Psychology

Kean University
12-2023

High School Diploma -

Franklin High School
05-2019

Skills

  • Special Education
  • Behavioral Health
  • Social Work
  • Positive behavior support
  • Data collection
  • Behavior modification
  • Child development
  • Program responsiveness
  • Special Education
  • Behavioral Health
  • Treatment Planning
  • Case documentation

Timeline

Academic Specialist

Kean University
11.2024 - 02.2025

Mental Health Specialist II

Rutgers University
02.2024 - Current

Student Assistant-EOF

Kean University
10.2023 - 12.2023

Behavioral Therapist

Blooming Horizons
08.2023 - 10.2023

Intern

New Jersey Department of Children and Families
05.2023 - 08.2023

Paraprofessional

Essex Regional Public Schools
05.2023 - 08.2023

Teacher Assistant/Teacher

The Goddard School
06.2021 - 06.2022

Package Handler

FedEx Ground
05.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The College of New Jersey

Bachelor's degree - Sociology With A Minor Psychology

Kean University

High School Diploma -

Franklin High School

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