Nakita Adams
Gainesville
Summary
Master’s-trained professional in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences with a strong background in child and youth services. Experienced in leading complex cases, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and implementing evidence-based interventions to improve family and community outcomes. Strategic, collaborative, and skilled in crisis response, program coordination, and advocacy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
PACE Center for Girls
04.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients, addressing emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to promote peer support and interpersonal skills.
- Collaborated with educational staff to ensure holistic support for students' academic and personal growth.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions, enhancing therapeutic outcomes for at-risk youth.
- Led workshops on coping strategies, equipping clients with tools for resilience in challenging situations.
- Advocated for community resources, connecting families with services that enhance stability and well-being.
- Developed personalized academic and career plans for students based on individual strengths and interests.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address student needs and enhance educational outcomes.
- Presented strategic insights to executive leadership, supporting informed decision-making on future initiatives.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Case Manager
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Implemented case management plans, provided assessments, and offered counseling and support
- Facilitated referrals to collaborative specialty health providers to drive continuity of care
- Demonstrated success in building relationships with clients and providing emotional support
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for support services including financial assistance programs
Family Care Counselor
Partnership For Strong Families
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Met directly with patient to assess needs and develop individualized continuing care plan in collaboration with physician
- Adhered to legal requirements regarding confidentiality of information related to clients' cases
- Communicated with public social and welfare agencies to obtain and provide information
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case management strategies for individual cases
- Helped patients reach plan of care goals through case reviews
- Educated clients on available community resources and how to access them effectively
- Monitored client compliance with medication regimens prescribed by physicians
- Coordinated meetings between clients, family members and other health care providers involved in the treatment process
- Prepared clients' discharge by reviewing and amplifying discharge plans and coordinating discharge and post-discharge requirements
Family Support Worker
Department of Children and Families
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Demonstrated success in building relationships with clients and providing emotional support
- Communicated with public social and welfare agencies to obtain and provide information
- Adhered to legal requirements regarding confidentiality of information related to clients' cases
Education
Master of Science - Family, Youth, And Community Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL06-2025
BACHELOR OF ARTS - HUMAN SERVICES
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL06.2022
Skills
- Public outreach
- Client advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Motivational interviewing
- Intervention planning
- Substance abuse counseling
- Adolescent development
Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Certified
Certified Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Counselor
PACE Center for Girls
04.2025 - Current
Case Manager
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare
11.2022 - 11.2023
Family Care Counselor
Partnership For Strong Families
06.2022 - 11.2022
Family Support Worker
Department of Children and Families
01.2022 - 06.2022
BACHELOR OF ARTS - HUMAN SERVICES
Saint Leo University
Master of Science - Family, Youth, And Community Sciences
University of Florida
References
References available upon request