MIKKI-LEE BURGESS
Carteret,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Mental Health Therapist with a proven track record at Talkspace, specializing in enhancing patient coping strategies and developing personalized treatment plans. Expertise in CBT and crisis intervention has consistently resulted in improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated leadership and exceptional patient care skills contribute to the creation of therapeutic environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Grow Therapy
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments to diagnose mental illness, develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills, setting goals and improving communication.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client's needs and preferences.
Mental Health Therapist
Talkspace
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills, setting goals and improving communication.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client's needs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate records of client sessions, treatments and progress using an electronic health record system.
- Advised patients on medication management as part of their overall treatment plan.
- Monitored patient safety during appointments by assessing any potential risks associated with the environment or activities being pursued by the client.
- Counseled patients on stress management techniques such as relaxation exercises, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- Assessed family dynamics and relationships that may be impacting a patient's mental health condition.
- Supported patients in developing self-advocacy skills related to their mental health needs.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Counseling Mentor
HBCU L.E.A.P
11.2024 - 01.2026
- Mentor graduate students at HBCUs in behavioral health careers.
- Provided advice to mentees on career paths, job opportunities and educational options.
- Conducted regular one-on-one meetings with each mentee to discuss challenges, successes and goals.
- Provided one-on-one coaching to help mentees set achievable goals and build self-confidence.
- Created an atmosphere of mutual learning by offering constructive criticism in a supportive environment.
- Developed personalized mentoring plans to enhance student engagement and success.
Mental Health Strength Coach
THE DIFFERENCE CO
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Mental health strength coach to clients on telehealth platform
- Work with clients to improve their mental health
- Assist clients with discussing ways to help clients to live more fulfilling lives
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
Public Health Analyst
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA DBHIDS
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed twelve agencies contracted by City of Philadelphia to deliver early intervention services for children from birth to age three.
- Ensured regulatory requirements were met by service providers.
- Draft policies ensuring service delivery alignment with Individualized Family Service Plans.
- Delivered technical assistance to enhance service quality.
- Review fiscal budgets to monitor accurate billing claim submissions
- Evaluate programmatic and operational activities
- Develop training opportunities for agency personnel to confirm to new procedures
- Conduct annual provider monitoring and complete improvement plans when agencies are non-compliant
- Develop policies and procedures to ensure service delivery accurately reflects Individualized Family Service Plans to meet needs of children
- Increased agency performance scores by 25 percent by monitoring service delivery
Child Preparation Worker
NEW PROMISE SERVICES
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Complete short term therapeutic sessions with children in care to prepare them for permanency
- Provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and families using evidence-based practices such as trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy
- Assist child with completing activities that help them process their feelings and place these activities in their life book
- Completed clinical documentation of sessions
- Advocate for child and refer child for additional services as necessary
- Delivered services in the home, school, and community settings, utilizing person-centered approach to address unique needs of each client
- Collaborated with school personnel, child welfare agencies, and other service providers to ensure an integrated and holistic approach to treatment
Social Worker III/Permanency Specialist
A SECOND CHANCE INC
11.2017 - 04.2022
- Provide advanced level permanency planning and protection of children through multidisciplinary meetings which included members of community and health care providers
- Provide crisis intervention, individual/family counseling, and psycho-education to improve, and strengthen function of family
- Write comprehensive child and family profiles
- Complete adoption finalization and child prep services
- Complete visits and meet with families weekly in home, school, and other community settings
- Train families on the adoption and PLC process
- Keep track of and update permanency data reports weekly
- Assist with facilitating department unit meetings
- Facilitate meetings with outside agencies and providers
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during challenging times
Mental Health Therapist
BRIGHTER DAY COUNSELING
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided individual and group therapy to children and adults
- Created individualized treatment plans according to client needs and circumstances
- Met with clients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Conducted ongoing assessments of client progress
- Diagnosed clients according to the DSM-5
- Developed and facilitated two separate therapy groups with eight clients designed for Black girls ages 11-19
- Maintained weekly clinical documentation
- Documented client progress in confidential files
- Encouraged clients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings
Mental Health Therapist Intern
MERAKEY
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Responsibilities included delivery of therapy services and coordination of care under the leadership of the clinic director, psychiatrist, and clinical supervisor
- Delivered mental health therapy consistent with evidence-based practices and recovery and resiliency principles to Child/Adolescent & Adult populations in the outpatient program
- Provide individual and group therapy to adults with mental health and substance use disorders using a variety of therapeutic strategies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused interventions
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
- Facilitate psycho-educational groups on topics such as coping skills, mindfulness, and relapse prevention
- Coordinate care with community resources, including hospitals, social service agencies, and drug treatment programs
- Maintained relationships with families, treatment team members and case management
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Relations
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA05-2009
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Trauma Informed Care
- Substance Abuse
- Case Management
- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Clinical Coordinating
- DSM-5 Diagnosing
- Electronic Medical Records
- Clinical Documentation
- Advocacy
- Discharge Planning
- Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
- Trauma Focused Interventions
- Individual counseling
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Counseling Mentor
HBCU L.E.A.P
11.2024 - 01.2026
Mental Health Therapist
Grow Therapy
01.2024 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Talkspace
06.2023 - Current
Mental Health Strength Coach
THE DIFFERENCE CO
08.2022 - 05.2023
Public Health Analyst
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA DBHIDS
04.2022 - 03.2023
Mental Health Therapist
BRIGHTER DAY COUNSELING
01.2021 - 06.2021
Child Preparation Worker
NEW PROMISE SERVICES
10.2019 - 06.2022
Mental Health Therapist Intern
MERAKEY
04.2018 - 04.2019
Social Worker III/Permanency Specialist
A SECOND CHANCE INC
11.2017 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Relations
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University