Nikaria Lewis
Houston,United States
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Included Health
10.2022 - Current
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Improved client mental health by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
- Assessed new clients thoroughly to determine appropriate level of care and recommend suitable treatment options within the community if needed.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Deblin Health Concepts
11.2011 - 03.2023
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients towards positive behavioral changes that supported their recovery goals.
- Enhanced collaborative care for clients by coordinating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
Behavior Health Care Manager
Amerigroup
06.2016 - 10.2022
- Maintained detailed records in compliance with agency standards and regulations.
- Performs utilization review for behavioral health requests using utilization review criteria, technologies and tools. Identifies, coordinates, and implements high quality, cost-effective alternatives when appropriate to the patient’s condition.
- Collaborate with clients, physicians, and other providers to develop and implement client-centered interventions and treatment plans.
- Ensured cost effective and efficient utilization of health benefits.
- Applies clinical knowledge to work with facilities and providers for care-coordination.
- May access and consult with peer clinical reviewers, Medical Directors and/or delegated clinical reviewers to help ensure medically appropriate, quality, cost effective care throughout the medical management process.
- Develops relationships with physicians, healthcare service providers, and internal and external customers to help improve health outcomes for members.
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Included Health
10.2022 - Current
Behavior Health Care Manager
Amerigroup
06.2016 - 10.2022
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Deblin Health Concepts
11.2011 - 03.2023