NAKIA DOUGHTY
Groveland,FL
Summary
More than 20 years of professional experience as a community health professional working with a broad range of at-risk populations. Experienced in all aspects of intake, assessment, referral, counseling, individualized plans of care, substance abuse treatment programs, recreational therapy for the elderly, and mental health counseling in a residential and outpatient setting. Demonstrated ability to contribute to a team-driven environment, exercise sound judgment and decision-making, and communicate across the organization and within the community. Share the core values of integrity, compassion, innovation, responsiveness, and respect. Committed to working with individuals to achieve independence, live healthy lifestyles, contribute to the community, and become self-sustainable.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Liaison
Lake County Schools
01.2019 - Current
- Coordinates school-based mental health services across all tiers of the MTSS framework
- Conducts group and individual educational counseling
- Participates in meetings for at-risk students
- Coordinates crisis intervention and prevention for the school
- Collaborates with community agencies and links school staff and families to appropriate community services
- Partners with LifeStream Behavioral Center for students/families with high-level needs
Student Intern
Anthony House
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions with residents
- Co-facilitate or lead group therapy sessions focused on topics like addiction recovery
- Assist in the intake process by conducting assessments and interviews with new residents
- Keep detailed records of all counseling sessions, group work
- Provide crisis intervention and support for residents experiencing acute distress or emergencies, under supervision
- Assist in developing individualized treatment plans for residents, including setting goals and planning interventions
- Provide case management support by helping residents access resources such as healthcare, legal aid, employment services, or educational opportunities
- Participate in case conferences and team meetings
Zero Suicide Care Coordinator- Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit-Children’s Case Manager
Lifestream Behavioral Center
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Provide linkages to Case Management, therapeutic counseling, residential placement and community services
- Peer support and advocacy
- Ensure that PHQ-9 is completed every 30 days
- Collect and report on data measures related to client caseload
- Discuss and review Safety Plan/Wellness Toolkit upon discharge with family
- Provide follow-up phone calls within 24-72 hours of discharge and 7,14, 21, 30, 60, 90 days after discharge
- Quarterly Service plans
- Monthly Home Visits
- School Advocacy
Property Insurance Surveyor
Millennium Information Services
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Perform investigations, surveying, and risk reporting of properties for insurance companies including mid and high-value and electrical / plumbing/heating insurance surveys
- Interact easily with policyholders, insurers, clients, and their representatives, in a positive manner
- Apply sound knowledge in conducting insurance-related investigations and creation of narrative reports
- Profound knowledge of customer service, customer support, and mathematical concepts
Mental Health Therapy Aide – South Beach Psychiatric Center
New York State Office of Mental Health
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Direct care provider for treatment, rehabilitation, and support for individuals with mental disabilities
- Coached and encouraged individuals to develop daily living skills
- Developed and implemented care plans in consultation with the patient care team
- Facilitated psycho-social educational groups for residents and taught life skills for self-sufficiency
- Conducted weekly housing assessments, made rounds, and conducted weekly fire drills for safety
- Supervised self-administered medication (Med-SAP)
- Preparing consumers for discharged back into the community
Mental Health Therapy Aide – Bronx Children’s Psychiatric Center
New York State Office of Mental Health
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Performed 1:1 direct observations and assessments, with accountability for health and safety of patients
- Assisted individuals with therapeutic games and recreation
- Coached and encourage individuals with development of daily living skills and socialization processes
Resident Counselor
Bowery Residents Committee
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Prepared clients for community re-entry through delivery on services during home visits
- Trained residents for increased independence by teaching daily living (ADLs) skills
- Provided counseling on a daily basis, maintaining case notes delineating progress
- Developed individual service plans and provided crisis intervention services
- Coached and encouraged individuals to develop daily living skills
- Assisted residents with obtaining alternative housing opportunities/HRA 2010E applications
- Provided follow up care for 90 days after discharge
- Coordinated service with other providers
- Assisted in securing entitlements for residents
- Provided services to the formerly incarcerated, substance abuse, and homeless population
Recreation Assistant
Amsterdam Nursing Home Corp
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Member of direct care team responsible for planning, organizing, and implementation of indoor and outdoor recreational activities for elderly and physically disabled residents
- Coordinated recreational activities and programs for specific resident populations such as the visually and hearing impaired, physically handicapped, and the Alzheimer and Dementia populations
- Completed required documentation such as progress notes, statistical, incident reports, and assessments of patients’ participation in daily recreation activities
- Supervised and monitored recreation department volunteers
- Ensured that the recreation area was maintained in a clean and safe condition
- Identified the appropriate recreational activity based on individual and group interests, needs, and capabilities, participated in interdisciplinary care plan meetings, training and assessments, and workshops
Education
Masters - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
National Louis University
Tampa, FLBachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NYAssociate Degree - Gerontology
Hostos Community College
Bronx, NYCommunity Health Worker Certificate Program -
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NYCASAC T - Drug & Alcohol Counseling Program
Skills
- Case Management
- Biopsychosocial Assessment
- Client Referrals
- Interpersonal Skills
- Care Plan Implementation
- Clinical Judgment
- Family Counseling
- Documentation / Reports
- Program Compliance
- Group Counseling
- Chemical Dependency
- Safety
- Family Assessment
- Client Intake / Screening / Assessment
- Progress Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical / Interpretative Skills
- Youth / Family Counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Collaboration with treatment Team
- Criminal Justice System
- Discharge Planning
- Case Records / Client Records
- HIPAA Compliance
- Treatment Plans
- Individual Counseling
- Developmentally Disabled
- Life Skills Training
- Active Listening / Communication
- Client Advocacy
Certification
- Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern License (RMHCI), IMH26694, Florida Department of Health
- CASAC T - Drug & Alcohol Counseling Program
Affiliations
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Key Qualifications
- Experience with at-risk populations including youth, homeless, developmentally disabled, offenders, and the abused.
- Leverage available community resources to meet the needs of clients by networking and referrals.
- Perform clinical assessments and support the plan of care developed for each consumer as a viable team member.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss, evaluate, and assess the progress of individuals in treatment.
- Write reports, case notes, and maintain documentation of progress and treatment status.
- Plan alcohol, tobacco and other drug addiction education, prevention, and social skill presentations and counseling.
- Provide assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, care decisions, and reassessments.
Timeline
Student Intern
Anthony House
01.2023 - 01.2024
Mental Health Liaison
Lake County Schools
01.2019 - Current
Zero Suicide Care Coordinator- Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit-Children’s Case Manager
Lifestream Behavioral Center
01.2016 - 01.2019
Property Insurance Surveyor
Millennium Information Services
01.2015 - 01.2016
Mental Health Therapy Aide – South Beach Psychiatric Center
New York State Office of Mental Health
01.2012 - 01.2015
Mental Health Therapy Aide – Bronx Children’s Psychiatric Center
New York State Office of Mental Health
01.2012 - 01.2015
Resident Counselor
Bowery Residents Committee
01.2008 - 01.2011
Recreation Assistant
Amsterdam Nursing Home Corp
01.2003 - 01.2008
Masters - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of New Rochelle
Associate Degree - Gerontology
Hostos Community College
Community Health Worker Certificate Program -
Kingsborough Community College
CASAC T - Drug & Alcohol Counseling Program
- Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern License (RMHCI), IMH26694, Florida Department of Health
- CASAC T - Drug & Alcohol Counseling Program
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