Markisha A. Davis
Brooklyn,NY
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Private Practice Setting
New York, New York
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Created clean, organized therapeutic space to help clients feel welcomed and safe.
- Documented behavior patterns and relationship dynamics to create accurate and effective treatment plan.
- Conducted individual, couples and family counseling sessions as clinically indicated to provide psychotherapeutic interventions and establish and assess treatment goals.
- Educated clients on mental health topics such as stress management and coping skills.
- Engaged in regular supervision meetings to discuss case strategies and professional development.
Senior Case Manager
CAMBA
Brooklyn, NY
07.2005 - 04.2010
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Supervised a team of (3) three while maintaining a case load of 25-30 clients
- Addressed and responded immediately to patient issues to prevent care plan delays.
- Took part in case conferences, interdisciplinary supervision, departmental, and external meetings and trainings as needed
- Charted weekly progress notes and quarterly summaries
- Counseled clients and patients to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes
- Interviewed clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations and capabilities to determine what services are required to meet their needs
- Linked clients to community resources for services such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance, and provided concrete assistance via home visits, phone calls etc in order to move client toward stability.
Adolescent Care Counselor
New York Foundling Hospital
New York, NY
11.2004 - 06.2005
- Monitored and cared for youth in carefully controlled environment to promote safety. Support in maintaining a safe, nurturing clean environment
- Assisted adolescence with medical appointments and family visits .Documented activities and recorded information in daily log
- Encouraged clients to express their feelings and discuss what was happening in their lives, and helped them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships via one on one meetings or group sessions.
- Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions and intervened when necessary.
Teachers Assistant
Advent Community Day Care Center
Brooklyn, NY
04.2003 - 04.2004
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Assisted Lead Teachers in supervising children in classroom activities, meal preparation etc as needed
- Ability to handle small groups of children while creating a fun and educational atmosphere in the classroom.
Social Worker Assistant
New York Community Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
07.2000 - 08.2001
- Assist Social workers in Adult/Senior care department with maintaining patients charts
- Obtain scheduled medical appointments; follow up on aftercare treatment, follow-up procedures and referrals
- Complete daily clerical duties and occasionally assist ambulatory patients.
- Assessed clients' current condition by engaging in conversation and taking notes regarding specific problems.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with patients by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to phone inquiries.
- Liaised with social workers, CPS and attorneys regarding clients' medical care and medical records.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Touro University Worldwide
03-2026
Bachelors - Community and Human services
SUNY Empire State College
01-2011
Associates - Human services
Metropolitan College of New York
01-2004
Skills
- Case Assessment and Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Annual Case Reviews
- Intervention Plans
- Client Advocacy
- Records Management
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Private Practice Setting
01.2025 - 03.2026
Senior Case Manager
CAMBA
07.2005 - 04.2010
Adolescent Care Counselor
New York Foundling Hospital
11.2004 - 06.2005
Teachers Assistant
Advent Community Day Care Center
04.2003 - 04.2004
Social Worker Assistant
New York Community Hospital
07.2000 - 08.2001
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Touro University Worldwide
Bachelors - Community and Human services
SUNY Empire State College
Associates - Human services
Metropolitan College of New York