NIA JOHNSON
Abilene,TX
Summary
Experienced and dedicated professional with a strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for the mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Abilene Family Counseling
08.2024 - Current
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Worked a caseload of 7 clients on average.
Training Manager
Mainstream Non Profit Solutions Inc
03.2019 - Current
- Ensures 900+ Agency staff and care providers are properly trained for the accomplishment of their duties and responsibilities and coordinates with staff from public and private agencies concerning training requirements.
- Maintains a close working relationship with public and private agencies involved in providing training services to staff/care providers.
- Train a variety of subjects to include behavioral interventions, cultural competency, trauma informed care, and crisis intervention
- Accomplishes monthly recurring training for Agency staff on a variety of timely and pertinent topics, presented through classroom, e-learning, and self-study formats.
- Develops training lesson plans on a variety of relevant topics and ensures their presentation is accomplished.
- Ensures training documentation is accomplished and documented in learning management system.
- Advocates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions.
- Develops, promotes and practices teamwork in all activities.
- Conducted needs assessments using variety of methods to identify and prioritize developmental needs.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
Child Placement Manager
New Horizons Inc.
11.2016 - 03.2019
- Worked collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers and professionals.
- Managed cases for children in foster care living at licensed foster homes while adhering to all State Minimum Standards and New Horizons' policies.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to best meet the needs of kids in treatment.
- Attended and actively participated in meetings related to the kids and foster homes on assigned caseload.
- Attended and completed all required professional training and workshops to satisfy continuing education hours.
- Supervised 6 staff members and assisted in overseeing their case loads in maintaining compliance.
- Conducted visitations each Month to assess well-being and environmental conditions for each child.
- Developed system of organization to keep detailed client and case contact and activity records.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices.
Admissions Counselor
Abilene Behavioral Health
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Worked with 12+ external agencies with regard to recommending and/or arranging appropriate levels of patient care.
- Provided crisis intervention to prospective patients, their families, and external agencies via telephone and/or in person.
- Provided 100+ thorough psychological assessments for prospective patients.
- Effectively documented presenting issues which would require inpatient psychiatric treatment and/or referrals to external agencies.
- Communicated presenting issues to the physician, psychiatrist, nursing staff, and case managers, as well as managed care entities when applicable.
- Worked cooperatively with internal contacts to create a therapeutic, patient focused environment.
- Coordinated services with physicians for comprehensive patient care.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data system.
- Supported patients' families and caregivers with education, information and emotional reassurance.
Education
Master's Degree - Counseling & Human Development
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX08.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Communications-Mass Media / Sociology
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene, TX12.2011
Skills
- Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc)
- Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc)
- Personal Computers Presentation Software (PowerPoint, Flash, etc)
- Psychology Mental Health
- Cpr/First Aid
- Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
- Trust Based Relational Intervention
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Needs Assessment
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Intake Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor, Red Cross - issued 2023
- Trust Based Relational Intervention Practitioner, KPICD - issued 2019
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate - issued 2023
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Abilene Family Counseling
08.2024 - Current
Training Manager
Mainstream Non Profit Solutions Inc
03.2019 - Current
Child Placement Manager
New Horizons Inc.
11.2016 - 03.2019
Admissions Counselor
Abilene Behavioral Health
02.2016 - 11.2016
Master's Degree - Counseling & Human Development
Hardin-Simmons University
Bachelor's Degree - Communications-Mass Media / Sociology
Hardin Simmons University
- CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor, Red Cross - issued 2023
- Trust Based Relational Intervention Practitioner, KPICD - issued 2019
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate - issued 2023
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