Nakeon Barrow
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated social work professional committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments, with extensive expertise in case management, crisis intervention, and resource coordination. Provides therapeutic support and care planning within substance use treatment settings, specializing in individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Holds a Master’s degree in Social Work with a background spanning military medical management, peer coaching, and clinical case management. Skilled in developing individualized, person-centered care plans for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, supporting successful transitions to stable community living. Demonstrates strong collaboration with clients, healthcare providers, and community partners to promote stability in housing, health, and employment. Brings a commitment to culturally responsive care, clinical integrity, and impactful service delivery that drives meaningful, lasting change.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unlicensed Therapist
Spring Grove Recovery
Colorado Springs
08.2025 - Current
- Deliver individualized, evidence-based substance use treatment through one-on-one counseling, promoting patient sobriety, emotional healing, and long-term recovery.
- Develop and implement tailored treatment plans addressing biopsychosocial needs while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ethical compliance.
- Build therapeutic rapport and trust with diverse patients, fostering open communication and a supportive recovery environment.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic care, discharge planning, and aftercare support including FMLA, disability, and sober housing needs.
Unlicensed Therapist
Mountain Springs Recovery
Monument, CO
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivers individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, and EFT to support clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
- Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and collaborated with clients and families to develop individualized, strengths-based treatment plans.
- Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation support in a therapeutic milieu setting, ensuring client and staff safety.
- Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in compliance with agency standards.
- Facilitates psychoeducational and therapeutic groups focused on recovery, emotional regulation, and relapse prevention.
Peer Coach
Homeward Pikes Peak
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Mentor clients in recovery, collaborating with Case Managers and treatment teams to ensure progression individualized service plans.
- Conduct one-on-one and group sessions to assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery.
- Coach clients in developing communication and interpersonal skills while teaching stress management, relaxation techniques, assertiveness, and healthy communication strategies to enhance relationships and self-expression.
- Support vocational development by assisting clients in identifying suitable job opportunities, overcoming job-related anxiety, and preparing for interviews while acting as a liaison to connect individuals and families with sober activities, employment opportunities, counseling, treatment, and recovery support networks.
Housing and Support Case Management
St. Jude's Ranch for Children
Las Vegas, NV
08.2023 - 03.2024
- St. Jude’s Ranch For Children - Managed a case management program for young adults experiencing homelessness, providing essential support and guidance toward stability and self-sufficiency.
- Conducted assessments of clients' needs, including housing, employment, education, and emotional well-being, to develop individualized service plans.
- Collaborated with community partners to connect clients with housing, job training, and mental health support resources.
- Offered ongoing counseling and crisis intervention, empowering young adults to overcome challenges and develop life skills for independent living.
- Conducted workshops on financial literacy, employment readiness, and self-care, equipping young adults with practical knowledge for informed decision-making.
Resource Management Intern
Nevada Homeless Alliance
Las Vegas, NV
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with diverse organizations and sectors in the shared mission to end homelessness
- Helped organize and facilitate regular provider meetings, networking events, roundtables, and working groups
- Cultivated and strengthened partnerships through active participation and engagement
- Demonstrated commitment to a collective approach in addressing homelessness
Case Manager Intern
Homeward Pikes Peak
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Helped street outreach initiatives to identify and engage homeless individuals, offering immediate support and connecting them with essential services.
- Assisted in Conducting comprehensive assessments to determine clients' needs in housing, healthcare, mental health, substance abuse, and employment.
- Connected clients with community resources, including shelters, medical facilities, employment programs, and social services.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through consistent, empathetic, and non-judgmental interactions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers, healthcare providers, and law enforcement, to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Help Conduct educational workshops for clients on personal hygiene, substance abuse, and life skills to promote self-reliance and empowerment.
Military Medical Administrative Manager
U.S. Air Force
01.2006 - 08.2020
- Supervised and mentored 5 Medical Technicians in training and development
- Managed medical administrative duties and logistics departments effectively
- Provided technical training and guidance to a team of over 100 Airmen as Training Manager
- Spearheaded the Medical Referral Management Program within military hospitals
- Directed and managed medical sections across multiple hospitals, overseeing appointment schedules, auditing, and various operational aspects
Education
Master's degree - Social Work
University of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO05-2025
Bachelor's degree - Social Work
University of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO12-2023
Associate's degree - Applied Science
Community College of the Air Force
06-2014
Skills
- Health and Wellness Coordination
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Resource Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Clinical Assessments
- Advanced Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Assessment & Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Strong Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Discharge Planning
- Problem solver
- Client Engagement
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- CBT techniques
- One-on-one support
- Documentation requirements
- Motivational interviewing
- Client confidentiality
- Community education
- Therapeutic plans
- Client relations
- Psychoeducation
- Intervention planning
- Patient documentation
- Psychodynamic therapy
- DBT techniques
Certification
- License in Social Work (LSW) – Colorado, License #0009926457, Expires: 2027-08-31
- (Working towards LCSW through DORA)
Timeline
Unlicensed Therapist
Spring Grove Recovery
08.2025 - Current
Unlicensed Therapist
Mountain Springs Recovery
06.2025 - 08.2025
Peer Coach
Homeward Pikes Peak
11.2024 - 05.2025
Housing and Support Case Management
St. Jude's Ranch for Children
08.2023 - 03.2024
Resource Management Intern
Nevada Homeless Alliance
01.2023 - 06.2023
Case Manager Intern
Homeward Pikes Peak
08.2022 - 12.2022
Military Medical Administrative Manager
U.S. Air Force
01.2006 - 08.2020
Bachelor's degree - Social Work
University of Colorado
Associate's degree - Applied Science
Community College of the Air Force
Master's degree - Social Work
University of Colorado