Nakia Watson
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Qualified mental health professional experienced in treating patients' concerns with care, compassion and skill. Focused on helping patients improve physically and mentally for whole-body wellness. Works great with other disciplines to meet patients' unique needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assessor
The Renfrew Center-Charlotte, NC
Charlotte
06.2023 - 09.2024
- My job is to conduct biopsychosocial assessments to determine an appropriate level of care recommendation
- Complete all relevant admission chart paperwork, including pre-certification with insurance/managed care company and collateral contacts with referring professionals and distributing same to all relevant departments
- I also work collaboratively with patients, families and referral sources toward patient acceptance of the level of care recommendation and admission to services.
Mental Health Professional (LifeSet Specialist)
Youth Villages-Greensboro, NC
Greensboro
01.2019 - 06.2024
- As a mental health professional, I work with 16-23-year-old clients with the knowledge to utilize all available resources in an intensive individualized, evidence-informed community-based program
- The goal is to help young adults become self-sufficient in many areas of their lives including relational permanency, housing, mental and physical health, career and employment, life skills and education
- I support them in learning how to use those community resources by forming therapeutic relationships with program participants, families, friends, and other key community stakeholders
- I complete biopsychosocial assessments, develop individualized person-centered plans, personalized treatment plans, daily session notes and monthly paperwork.
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Family Service-Greensboro, NC
Greensboro
01.2019 - 12.2019
- As a Mental Health Intern, I assisted and sometimes facilitate therapy for our clients with a licensed therapist present
- I also helped with check-ins, scheduling, phone calls and other administrative duties
- I participate in weekly supervision and would co-facilitate group therapy sessions as well.
Education
Master Of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2020
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC12.2015
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Diagnostic Skills
- Intervention Planning
Timeline
Clinical Assessor
The Renfrew Center-Charlotte, NC
06.2023 - 09.2024
Mental Health Professional (LifeSet Specialist)
Youth Villages-Greensboro, NC
01.2019 - 06.2024
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Family Service-Greensboro, NC
01.2019 - 12.2019
Master Of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Liberty University
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina A & T State University