Tackya Hoilett
Columbia,MD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Clinical Counselor with over fifteen years of experience providing therapeutic support to adults and children with psychological, physical, and developmental disabilities. Equipped with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Addictions Counseling and a Maryland board-approved clinical supervisor certification. Proficient in individual, group, and family therapy, as well as crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. Skilled in developing and implementing personalized treatment plans to enhance the quality of life for clients, demonstrating a strong passion for their growth and potential. Adept at building positive, constructive relationships with clients, colleagues, and management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor Field Supervisor
Families First Counseling and Psychiatry
08.2022 - Current
- Provides individual clinical field instruction/ supervision to the graduate level counselors interns at area locations (specific to participating University guidelines).
- Conducts Individual sessions at least 1 x weekly (1 hour). Responds to in-between session communication for clinical consultation from interns. Meets 1-2x monthly with LCPC Clinical Training Coordinator. Meets with FFCP Area Director(s) monthly to discuss the status of interns.
- Completes school program evaluations in collaboration with the Clinical Training Coordinator each semester for each intern. Participates in a quarterly meeting with Field Liaisons per location where interns are assigned.
- Communicates consistently and regularly with other Field Supervisors and Intern Liaison including quarterly or bi-yearly intern program meetings. Attend Intern Program training and events (manual training days, luncheon, etc).
- Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF standards, and clinic and corporate policies and procedures.
- Monitor caseloads and ensure that interns comply with all agencies, legal, and ethical practices. Reviews and signs supervises’ progress notes, clinical forms, and correspondences when indicated.
- Ensures quality patient care; conducts treatment plan reviews as needed. Participate in reviews ensuring adherence to policy, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner.
Clinical Therapist
Families First Counseling and Psychiatry
03.2020 - Current
- Provides counseling and community-based intervention to individuals, couples, and families in group or individual settings, within the framework of the treatment plan, and monitor’s progress
- Establishes a treatment plan, with patient participation, which specifies treatment structure, outcomes, goals, and objectives
- Ensures inclusion of family and other significant parties to develop the plan of care that enhances the potential for greater support from the team
- Identify patients with urgent mental health conditions (suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and make appropriate referrals to available emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities
- Implements outcome measuring for the benefit of patients
- Utilize the outcome measures and other relevant data in the adjustment of patients’ needs assessments and treatment plans
- Improves clinical results through the implementation of creative and innovative treatment and evidence-based practices
- Provides and completes prompt and accurate written documentation of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions, and recommendations
- Develop workable implementation plans, communicate change effectively, build commitment and overcome resistance, prepare, and support those affected by change, monitor transition, and evaluate results.
Coordinator of Community Services
Total Care Services, Inc.
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Complies with all State and Federal statutes, regulations, and policies; and demonstrates competency-based skills and working knowledge in the following areas: (a) Negotiation and conflict management; (b) Crisis management
- Actively documents electronically in real time all contacts with individuals, family members, agencies, health care providers and other stakeholders
- Develops the Annual PCP for individuals specifying preferences and supports and services
- Facilitates team meetings with individuals to include lawyers, family members and/or other stakeholders
- Identifies new medical, social, health services, behavioral services, adaptive equipment needs, and other needs during all monitoring visits, phone calls, and other interactions with the individual and/or his/her family
- Conducts detailed analytical evaluations and prepared detailed reports and practices
- Able to apply professional level of knowledge of federal and state assistance programs for MH/DD populations.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling Intern
Pascal Youth and Family Services
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Engage with individuals experiencing a mental health and/or drug & alcohol crisis
- Achieved short term goals through resolution of the crisis event
- Provided recovery oriented supportive counseling, verbal de-escalation, and conflict resolution
- Conducted clinical assessment, suicide-homicide risk assessment and prevention
- Facilitated referrals for outpatient and inpatient services
- Conducted individual sessions on a variety of therapeutic modalities
- Conducted group sessions with key emphasis towards discussions in self-help and CBT styles of interactions
- Generated documentation for counseling sessions, treatment plans, and utilization reviews
- Completed psychosocial interviews for every client and maintained weekly notes to track client progress
- Collaborated with clients to develop treatment plans and goals
- Participated in weekly group supervision meetings, providing colleagues with case feedback.
Counseling Intern
Innovative Therapeutic Services
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Conduct weekly Individual and family therapy sessions with children, Adolescents and adults diagnosed with a series of disorders Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Personality Disorder, and substance abuse
- Provide play therapy to clients aged 13 years old and younger
- Developed and wrote treatment plans, progress notes and diagnostic summaries
- Assign diagnosis after initial assessments.
Substance Abuse Counseling Intern
Hope House, MD
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the client’s history and progress, services provided, or other required information
- Counsel clients to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes
- Completed and performed screening and assessments of new clients to determine goals for treatment
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients who are dual diagnosed with mental health disorders
- Complete required documentation efficiently and on time, including Mental Health Treatment Plans, treatment plan reviews, biopsychosocial, ASAM certification forms, weekly summaries, and discharge documentation
- Conduct substance abuse assessments during evaluations and maintain a caseload of 10 weekly clients.
Education
Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-Accredited) -
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD12.2018
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD05.2003
Skills
Critical Thinking
Communication and Active Listening
Time management
Building trust and rapport with clients
Understanding various therapeutic modalities and interventions
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
- National Board for Certified Counselors
Certification
- Board Approved Clinical Supervisor
- Addictions Counseling Certificate
Timeline
Counselor Field Supervisor
Families First Counseling and Psychiatry
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Therapist
Families First Counseling and Psychiatry
03.2020 - Current
Coordinator of Community Services
Total Care Services, Inc.
01.2019 - 06.2022
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling Intern
Pascal Youth and Family Services
08.2018 - 12.2018
Substance Abuse Counseling Intern
Hope House, MD
09.2017 - 05.2018
Counseling Intern
Innovative Therapeutic Services
08.2017 - 06.2018
Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-Accredited) -
Bowie State University
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Maryland University College
- Board Approved Clinical Supervisor
- Addictions Counseling Certificate
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