MAYIAR BERRY, LGSW
Washington,USA
Summary
Licensed Graduate Social Worker with advanced experience operating within high-acuity ACT and inpatient psychiatric settings. Recognized as a key clinical and operational leader, supporting program oversight, driving treatment planning, and ensuring compliance with Medicaid and regulatory standards. Strong background in interdisciplinary coordination, housing navigation, and delivering evidence-based care across complex behavioral health populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling and Consultation (CCCC)
11.2025 - Current
- Provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults within the Washington, DC area.
- Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based interventions.
- Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor client progress.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support client goals.
PRN Social Worker
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
11.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to support patient care and discharge planning.
- Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups to promote coping skills and emotional well-being.
- Provide crisis intervention, brief counseling, and support to patients and families in acute care settings.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary medical teams to ensure continuity of care and appropriate resource coordination.
- Provide crisis intervention and coordinate safe transitions of care, including housing and community-based supports
Care Coordinator / ACT Team
MBI Health Services
08.2023 - Current
- Serve as a senior clinical lead within a high-volume ACT program, supporting daily operations, census tracking, and team coordination
- Lead development and completion of comprehensive treatment plans aligned with medical necessity and reimbursement standards
- Manage prior authorizations and ensure compliance with Medicaid billing requirements and ACT fidelity standards
- Facilitate and lead morning rounds, driving care planning, risk identification, and team alignment
- Provide individual therapy and ongoing clinical interventions for high-acuity clients with co-occurring disorders
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations to inform treatment direction
- Supervise and support clients across the team, ensuring continuity of care and engagement
- Act as a key liaison across multidisciplinary teams including psychiatry, nursing, and external providers
- Demonstrate advanced expertise in housing coordination including vouchers, group homes, and elderly placement pathways
- Support program leadership with operational oversight, clinical decision-making, and workflow management
Psychiatric Counselor
Psychiatric Institute of Washington
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided direct care and assistance to adolescents ages 8 to 15 that is aligned with the standards outlined by the Nursing Department.
- Assisted with direct care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
- Led and participated in group discussions that highlight solutions to combat different mental health disorders.
Student Therapist
Imani Consulting
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Created individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances.
- Met with patients regularly providing counseling sessions, and treatment plans, and adjusting as needed.
- Conducted daily ongoing assessments of patient progress.
Social Worker Student
Psychiatric Institute of Washington
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered individual and group therapy to adults with trauma, affective mood disorders, and substance use complications.
- Conducted psychological assessments and client intake in compliance with clinical care management standards.
- Provided direct patient care to adults 18+, ensuring adherence to Department of Clinical Care guidelines.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Howard University
Washington, D.C.05.2023
Master of Science - Psychology
Delaware State University
Dover, DE05.2021
Skills
Clinical Leadership, ACT Program Operations, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Diagnostic Assessment, Care Coordination, Medicaid Reimbursement Compliance, Housing Navigation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Behavioral Health Documentation, Discharge Planning
Affiliations
Phi Alpha Honor Society- Social Work
National Association of Black Social Workers
Social Work License
LG200004312
Timeline
Therapist
CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling and Consultation (CCCC)
11.2025 - Current
PRN Social Worker
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
11.2025 - Current
Care Coordinator / ACT Team
MBI Health Services
08.2023 - Current
Student Therapist
Imani Consulting
12.2022 - 05.2023
Social Worker Student
Psychiatric Institute of Washington
08.2021 - 05.2022
Psychiatric Counselor
Psychiatric Institute of Washington
06.2021 - 07.2023
Master of Social Work -
Howard University
Master of Science - Psychology
Delaware State University