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Niya Bush

Lexington Park,MD

Summary

Empathetic and caring counselor promoting optimum mental health by using evidence-based approaches for dealing with a wide range of client issues individually and in group settings. Client advocate dedicated to coordinating required services and resolving issues that emerge during crises.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Associate Counselor

Harmony Bay Wellness
04.2024 - Current
  • Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
  • Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
  • Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.

Licensed Associate Counselor

The Mental Mediator
08.2022 - 03.2024
  • Planned and provided direct therapeutic services using individual and group therapy.
  • Provided client-focused, solution-based and cognitive behavioral therapy in an outpatient setting.
  • Treated children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health disorders.
  • Formulated client-centered treatment plans with specific goals and objectives and provided therapeutic counseling for clients following such plans.

Family Service Specialist

Families
09.2019 - 06.2022
  • Communicated with parents to improve their child-rearing skills with short- and long-term program support.
  • Supported families dealing with issues such as mental health, substance abuse, and social adjustments.
  • Conference monthly with intensive outpatient treatment programs for client drug and alcohol treatment progress.
  • Worked with clients to develop individualized service plans focused on each client's strengths and needs.

Corrections Officer

Burlington County Department of Corrections
06.2009 - 09.2019
  • Assisted in classification for Inmate housing assignments as well as run for potential release.
  • Maintained and review accurate Inmate charges and bail information.
  • Acting liaison for Inmates, Judges, and bail unit.
  • Management of Inmate courts, medical and psychological records with the Identification Department.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Southern New Hampshire University
Hookset, NH
09.2018

Skills

  • Evaluate patients
  • Biopsychosocial
  • Analytical thinking
  • EMR proficient
  • Clinical documentation
  • Clinical interventions
  • Verbal communication

Accomplishments

    National Certified Counselor (NCC), National Board for Certified Counselors, 2023

Affiliations

Member, American Counseling Association, 2021-present

Timeline

Licensed Associate Counselor

Harmony Bay Wellness
04.2024 - Current

Licensed Associate Counselor

The Mental Mediator
08.2022 - 03.2024

Family Service Specialist

Families
09.2019 - 06.2022

Corrections Officer

Burlington County Department of Corrections
06.2009 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Southern New Hampshire University

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Walden University

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