Khara Harper
Elevation Individual and Family Therapy, PLLC
University Park,IL
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Compassionate social work professional with over 12 years of experience delivering behavioral health services across diverse settings, including outpatient, medical, hospice, community, private practice, and telehealth. Proven leader in quality assurance with a focus on compliance, ethical practice, and service excellence. Expertise includes conducting biopsychosocial assessments, DSM-5 diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Recognized for providing culturally responsive care to diverse populations while maintaining proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and demonstrating a strong commitment to documentation quality and interdisciplinary collaboration for positive client outcomes.
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
1 Year 7 Months- Provide clinical supervision and consultation to therapists while promoting ethical practice and high-quality clinical care.
- Conduct comprehensive documentation reviews to ensure timely completion, medical necessity, regulatory compliance, and documentation accuracy.
- Support clinicians with diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, and evidence-based clinical interventions.
- Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures that strengthen service delivery and documentation standards.
- Partner with leadership to optimize Electronic Health Record workflows and improve documentation efficiency.
- Facilitate staff training focused on clinical documentation, compliance, quality improvement, and best clinical practices.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Therapist
1 Year 9 Months- Provided brief individual therapy utilizing evidence-based interventions for employees experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, and workplace challenges.
- Completed comprehensive psychosocial assessments, clinical evaluations, and treatment recommendations.
- Maintained timely, accurate clinical documentation and treatment records within the Electronic Health Record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, Human Resources, and multidisciplinary professionals to coordinate behavioral healthcare services.
- Delivered crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and referrals to community resources as appropriate.
Medical Social Worker
2 Years- Conducted psychosocial assessments for hospitalized patients and families.
- Coordinated discharge planning and collaborated with interdisciplinary medical teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with crisis intervention, adjustment to illness, and linkage to community resources.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation within the Electronic Health Record system while meeting organizational documentation standards.
Licensed Therapist
1 Year 4 Months- Delivered telehealth psychotherapy to diverse adult populations experiencing a wide range of behavioral health concerns.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, established DSM-5 diagnoses, and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and client-centered interventions.
- Maintained timely documentation while ensuring compliance with ethical and professional practice standards.
Medical Social Worker
2 Years 4 Months- Provided psychosocial counseling and emotional support for hospice patients and families.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary hospice teams to coordinate patient-centered care.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with Medicare and hospice regulations.
Community Support Specialist
5 Years 6 Months- Provided individual therapy, case management, crisis intervention, and community-based behavioral health services.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and treatment planning.
- Delivered evidence-based interventions to adults living with serious mental illness.
- Maintained timely and accurate documentation within the Electronic Health Record.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, nurses, housing providers, and community agencies to coordinate care.
- Supervised social work interns and promoted documentation quality and ethical practice.
Clinical Therapist Intern
9 Months- Provided therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families involved in the child welfare system.
- Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans, and facilitated individual and family therapy.
- Implemented psychoeducational groups and crisis interventions.
- Adhered to agency and DCFS documentation policies and regulations.
Education
Master of Social Work - Mental Health Concentration
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Skills
Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning
DSM-5 Diagnosis
Compliance & Quality Assurance
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Trauma-Informed Care
Motivational interviewing
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Solution-focused brief therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy
Psychodynamic therapy
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- State of Illinois
- November 2025-November 2027
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Elevation Individual and Family Therapy, PLLC
11.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Therapist
Riverside Healthcare – Well In Mind
01.2023 - 10.2024Read More
Licensed Therapist
BetterHelp
01.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Medical Social Worker
Advocate Aurora Health
09.2021 - 09.2023Read More
Medical Social Worker
ProMedica (Heartland Hospice)
05.2019 - 09.2021Read More
Community Support Specialist
Thresholds
09.2013 - 03.2019Read More
Clinical Therapist Intern
UCAN
08.2012 - 05.2013Read More
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science from Human Development and Family Studies
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Social Work from Mental Health Concentration
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