Nicolla M. Mickens, B.S., M.A.

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Philadelphia, PA 19139

267-***-****

ad2870@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE To utilize my clinical mental health counseling skills at an agency that will afford me to create an atmosphere for client’s wholeness in the areas of healing, growth, and self-actualization.

SUMMARY

I am a motivated mental health counselor focused on the needs of individuals experiencing mental health crisis. My goal as a counselor is to build a positive relationship with clients while creating a safe environment by using strategies such as nonjudgment, congruence, and unconditional positive regard. Building rapport with every client is the key to establishing trust, which in return will create an environment of change, healing, and growth to every person within an Individual or group therapy session.

EDUCATION

Rosemont College Rosemont, PA Clinical Mental Health Counseling

School of Graduate Studies Master's Degree

Lancaster Bible College Philadelphia, PA Human Services

Bachelor's Degree

The PJA School Upper Darby, PA Para Legal

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

WEDGE RECOVERY CENTERS 2020-2021

Intern Therapist

Mental Health Counselor providing individual and group therapy sessions for adults, children, and families with a variety of mental health, co-occurring, and psychosocial concerns. Collaborate with client in developing treatment goals, with regular Treatment Plan Updates. Support and advocate for persons involved in Family Court or Child Protective Services. Help clients recognize areas for growth and support them in this process by combining psychotherapy with psychoeducation, experiential learning and home-works as indicated. Uphold ethical standards of practice including maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries.

WHY NOT PROSPER January 2021- May 2021

Intern Therapist

Establish safe, trusting working relationship with clients through a person-centered, collaborative approach with trauma-informed sensitivity. Advocate for clients involved in criminal justice system supporting them during post-incarceration transition, assisting in the exploration of available resources and supports at re-entry. Provide case management services, communicating with outside agencies, Probation/Parole, medical staff, to connect supports, attain collateral, identify potential barriers, or needs.

OPPORTUNITY INC. 2015-2016

Human Service Intern

Engaged in outreach via tele-health counseling with individuals experiencing mental health crisis. Document sessions using DAP format, while assuring all documentation maintains compliance with HIPPA, state, and agency guidelines. Participated in community building events related to education, legal assistance, and housing. Assisted with resume writing and job search.

WORK EXPERIENCE

I have several years of experience working in direct contact with individuals of all ages, backgrounds within the social environment. My legal background has allowed me to assist attorneys with setting up meetings, assist them with preparing legal documents, file and scan through share points while safely adhering to HIPPA regulations. Working in the childcare agency afforded me to teach pre-school and school age children the importance of being a productive citizen, relationship building, self-esteem, practicing social skills, while assuring their safety as I escorted them to and from school and other unsafe environments.

Company/Positions

Mirmont Treatment Center Media, PA. Present

Clinical Aide

Northeast Treatment Centers. Philadelphia., PA Present

Outpatient Therapist

City Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA 2007-2022

Legal Assistant

Bright Side Academy Philadelphia, PA 1999- 2007

Assistant Group Supervisor

Wyndmoor Montessori School Wyndmoor, PA 1998-1999

Assistant Teacher