Nina Long
Jupiter
Summary
Dual-licensed supervisor specializing in telecounseling for behavioral health and addiction treatment. Successfully launched a mobile unit, enhancing service accessibility for underserved communities and increasing patient caseload by 100 within 90 days. Demonstrated leadership and adaptability in managing diverse caseloads across multiple states.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TELECOUNSELOR III / Mobile Unit
New Season
Portland
10.2025 - Current
- Launched first mobile unit to provide care directly to underserved communities.
- Increased service reach by removing barriers for patients in need.
- Strengthened community engagement through development of innovative service delivery model.
- Executed outreach calls to potential patients seeking substance use treatment services.
- Facilitated intakes, managed 100 patient caseload between 3 stops daily.
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
New Season
Maitland
05.2024 - 10.2025
- Directed clinical team in opioid treatment program, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality care delivery.
- Mentored counseling staff, providing clinical guidance while auditing patient records for treatment quality.
- Ensured adherence to state and federal regulations, CARF standards, and agency policies.
- Reviewed and approved assessments and treatment plans, confirming accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Managed caseload assignments while scheduling recruitment and training of team members.
- Collaborated with medical providers and stakeholders to improve care coordination.
TELECOUNSELOR II
New Season
Maitland
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Achieved a patient satisfaction average of 99% in 2023 through effective care delivery.
- Managed 100 patient caseload across multiple clinics in Florida and Georgia, ensuring timely and effective patient care.
- Completed patient tele-counseling screening, psychosocial assessments, DAP notes, individualized treatment plans, reassessments, discharge/transfer documentation and all other program related documentation within the required time frames.
- Provided individual tele-counseling utilizing Evidence Based approaches including Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
- Provided psychoeducation to patients on various aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues and steps to recovery.
- Ensured the overall well-being and safety of tele-counseling patients in multi-state clinics.
- Developed and implemented nationwide Tele-counseling Registration Coordinator pilot project, creating 3 full-time positions and increasing patient census at multiple tele-counseling clinics.
- Led team trainings on team building and skill development, enhancing overall team effectiveness.
- Provided 1:1 training consultation, mentorship for new hires.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary staff meetings and treatment team meetings as scheduled.
- Assisted with Clinical Supervision through documentation review for Registered Interns.
CLINICAL THERAPIST
Unity Behavioral Health
Port St. Lucie
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans.
- Provided individual, group and family therapy sessions.
- Facilitated psychosocial and clinical assessments.
- Collaborated daily with medical providers and staff to assess patient needs and align treatment plans.
- Supported case management by coordinating resources and services to meet patient needs.
- Completed level of care transfer and discharge documentation.
- Performed daily chart audits to verify adherence to compliance standards and improve documentation accuracy.
CLINICAL THERAPIST
Sober City Recovery Center
Lake Park
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Facilitated biopsychosocial assessments with new patients within twenty-four hours of admission.
- Formulated individualized treatment plans and established specific goals to address patients' unique needs.
- Documented daily supportive counseling sessions and engaged families to enhance patient support systems.
- Developed aftercare planning services aimed at sustaining long-term abstinence and supporting ongoing recovery.
- Conducted weekly chart audits for timely and accurate completion of all clinical documentation standards per DCF & Joint Commission guidelines.
CLINICAL THERAPIST
Wellness Detoxification and Residential Services
Stuart
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Developed treatment plans tailored to patient goals and progress.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to foster support and communication among participants.
- Provided supportive counseling sessions to client caseload, fostering emotional well-being and resilience.
- Reviewed and audited clinical charts, ensuring compliance with Quality Assurance standards set by DCF and Joint Commission.
Education
M.S. - Substance Abuse Counseling
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FLB.A - Psychology
Hollins University
Roanoke, VASkills
- Clinical supervision
- Team leadership
- Mentorship and training
- Tele-counseling expertise
- Addictions specialization
- Intake screening and patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Motivational interviewing
- Dual diagnosis proficiency
- Compliance auditing
Certification
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Qualified Supervisor, Florida, MH17212
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Oregon, C10462
- Masters Certified Addiction Professional, Florida, MCAP 100175
- Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, ICADC 0120999
Timeline
TELECOUNSELOR III / Mobile Unit
New Season
10.2025 - Current
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
New Season
05.2024 - 10.2025
TELECOUNSELOR II
New Season
04.2021 - 05.2024
CLINICAL THERAPIST
Unity Behavioral Health
01.2019 - 03.2021
CLINICAL THERAPIST
Sober City Recovery Center
01.2016 - 01.2019
CLINICAL THERAPIST
Wellness Detoxification and Residential Services
01.2010 - 01.2016
M.S. - Substance Abuse Counseling
Nova Southeastern University
B.A - Psychology
Hollins University