NIESHA N. TURNER
Kennesaw, GA 30144
470-***-****(cell)
************.***@*****.***
Education and Professional License
Licensed Professional Counselor (GA), #LPC005235 2008 -2014
Masters of Education in Community Counseling 2001-2003
University of TN, Chattanooga, TN
Bachelor of Social Work 1998-2000
University of TN, Chattanooga, TN
Professional Experience
Clinician, Turner Counseling and Consulting Services 2013-Present
Provide Individual, Family and Group counseling services in a Private Practice Setting
Construct mental health and anger management assessments
Develop treatment plans
Manage and oversee billing
Provide Clinical Supervision
Clinician, Family Intervention Specialist 2009-Present
Provide Core and IFI services to youth and their families;
Provide community based individual, family and group therapy services
Assist families in the PTRF process when placement is being sought
Collaborate with referral agencies; DFCS, DJJ, various school systems
Monitors, evaluates, and record client progress according to measurable goals
in treatment plan in adherence to Medicaid guidelines
Develop and update Individualized Strength Based Service Plans
Mental Health Therapist, Professional Counseling Center of Atlanta 2010-2013
Provide group and individual therapy to severely mentally ill in a partial hospitalization setting
Develop, and manage services to ensure and clinical and quality management of service delivery
Update Individual Treatment Plan and record progress according to measureable goals
Collaborate with other mental health professionals in order to implement treatment
Maintained, and Updated and client’s records in adherence to Medicare guidelines
Complete daily progress notes
Therapist, Home Ministries 2008-2011
Provide wraparound services; intensive therapy and case management services
to at risk families
Develop and update client files, treatment plans, psychosocial evaluations
Develop and maintain relationships with various community service agencies
Act as client advocate in order to coordinate required services to resolve crisis
Maintaining positive relationships and Networking with various referrals sources
Homestead Therapist, Morningstar Treatment Services 2003-
2008
Provided wrap around services; intensive in-home therapy, case management,
early intervention, crisis and court assistance to families
Develop strength based treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities and needs, resources
Coordinated with community partners to improve service delivery
Implemented therapeutic techniques to ensure families achieved their treatment goals
Conducted training sessions for potential foster parents
Provided supervision for therapist and paraprofessionals
Oversaw, recruited selection of staff and monitored work performance
Coordinated and facilitated weekly treatment team meetings
Developed and facilitated training for new staff
Maintained, Updated and Reviewed client’s files
Case Manager II, TN Department of Children Services 2000-2003
Provided case management services to clients at risk youth and their families
Investigated reports of child abuse/ neglect and educated parents in child abuse/neglect
prevention
Fostered and maintained vendor relationships, supervising vendors performance,
participation in vendor review meetings,
Collaborated with Juvenile Court to monitor the family’s progress
Assessed service delivery through home visits, court hearing, observations,
record reviews, case consultation, and service plan development
Coordinated and documented care services in compliance with state regulatory
requirements
Assessed needs and link families to services in the Community
Professional Certificates
Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS)
Certified Professional Counselor Specialist (CPCS)
GACE School Counseling