Mental Health Services Staff
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NITA SMITH SCOTT, MS, LMFT
Perry, Florida 32348
EDUCATION Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia.
**/****-**/**** ****-Master’s Certification in Marriage and Family Therapy
01/1987-03/1988 Master of Science-Sociology-Concentration in Family Therapy
09/1980-12/1986 Bachelor of Science-Psychology
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (State of Florida)
Qualified Supervisor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rite of Passage, Inc., Greenville, FL (Joann Bridges Academy)
August 2019- Present-Clinical Director
Worked 40 hours per Week-Full Time
Duties and responsibilities: Assisted in developing and revising facility operation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department of Juvenile Justice QA Standards and state licensing requirements. Served as the Designated Mental Health Authority. Supervised and monitored operation of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse services department. Provided direct supervision of treatment services staff, and acted as liaison between treatment services staff and the Facility Administrator and other departments within the facility. Coordinated activities with staff, community service agencies/ providers, Department/probation/aftercare/reentry personnel, families, home communities, etc., as needed. Provided Individual, group and family therapy as needed. Served as Assistant Program Director.
A New Dawn, A New Beginning, LLC, Perry, FL.
October 2017- 2019- Therapist-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Full time – Contractor
Duties and Responsibilities: Function as a member of the clinical team, providing mental health assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to diverse populations of children, adolescents and adults. Services include individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, anger management, divorce group, couples counseling and family therapy to outpatient clients.
Honey Lake Clinic, Greenville FL.
April 2017- September2017- Therapist-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Worked 40 hours per week-Full Time
Duties and responsibilities: Functioned as a part of the Clinical Mental Health team. Provided Individual, Group and Family Therapy to residential clients.
Rite of Passage, Inc., Greenville, FL (Joann Bridges Academy)
September 2016- March 2017-Clinical Director
Worked 40 hours per week-Full Time
Duties and responsibilities: Assisted in developing and revising facility operation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department of Juvenile Justice QA Standards and state licensing requirements. Served as the Designated Mental Health Authority. Supervised and monitored operation of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse services department. Provided direct supervision of treatment services staff, and acted as liaison between treatment services staff and the Facility Administrator and other departments within the facility. Coordinated activities with staff, community service agencies/ providers, Department/probation/aftercare/reentry personnel, families, home communities, etc., as needed. Provided Individual, group and family therapy as needed. Served as Assistant Program Director.
Youth Services International, Greenville, FL (Joann Bridges Academy)
August 2014- September 2016- Clinical Director
Worked 40 Hours per week- Full Time
Duties and responsibilities: Assisted in developing and revising facility operation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department of Juvenile Justice QA Standards and state licensing requirements. Served as the Designated Mental Health Authority. Supervised and monitored operation of the Mental Health, Case Management and Substance Abuse services department. Provided direct supervision of treatment services staff, and acted as liaison between treatment services staff and the Facility Administrator and other departments within the facility. Coordinated activities with staff, community service agencies/ providers, Department/probation/aftercare/reentry personnel, families, home communities, etc., as needed.
Corizon, Inc., Perry, FL (Taylor Correctional Institution)
September 2013-July 2014 - Mental Health Professional
Worked 40 Hours per week- Full Time
Duties and Responsibilities: Provided mental health assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and treatment to inmates in a variety of settings. Developed treatment plans and coordinated services with the interdisciplinary team as needed. Provided individual counseling/therapy, group counseling/therapy, case management, crisis intervention, follow-up services and referrals as needed. Worked closely with institutional staff.
Florida Department of Corrections, Perry, FL (Taylor Correctional Institution)
August 2010- September 2013-Psychological Specialist
Worked 40 Hours per week- Full Time
Florida Department of Corrections, Madison, FL (Madison Correctional Institution)
May 2009-August 2010- Psychological Specialist
Worked 40 Hours per week- Full Time
MHM Solutions, Inc., Perry, FL (Taylor Correctional Institution)
January 2007 – May 2009 – Psychological Specialist
Worked 40 Hours per week- Full Time
Prison Health Services, Inc., Perry, FL (Taylor Correctional Institution)
July 2003 –January 2007 – Psychological Specialist
Worked 40 Hours per week- Full Time
Big Bend Hospice, Inc., Tallahassee, FL
September 2002 – July 2003 – Family Support Counselor
Worked 40 Hours per week- Full Time
Duties and Responsibilities: Provided psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families during Hospice intervention period. Conducted initial psychosocial evaluation, supportive and crisis counseling, and case management. Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, assisted in development of care plans and facilitated understanding of psychological aspects of care. Also provided community outreach as a participant in the speakers’ bureau and attended local coalition meetings.
Full Circle Women’s Health, Inc., Madison, FL
June 2001 – June 2002- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Social Worker
Worked 40 Hours per week- Full Time
Duties and Responsibilities: Functioned as member of management team. Developed social services component of practice. Provided psychosocial counseling with clients and families, performed community outreach with focus on impact of racial disparity in perinatal outcomes, met with area educators, social service and medical agencies, churches and other community partners. Coordinated social service referrals, provided crisis intervention, individual and family counseling. Attended monthly coalition meetings and served as community liaison.
Capital City Youth Services, Perry, FL
June 2000 – June 2001 – Community Based Counselor for Taylor County
Worked 40 Hours per week- Full Time
Duties and Responsibilities: Managed the Taylor County Office. Provided counseling services to youth and their families, addressed truancy issues, addressed ungovernable and runaway behavior, and conducted full range of assessments and referrals for mental health and social needs. Worked closely with the Department of Juvenile Justice, in an attempt to prevent youth from entering the criminal justice system. Functioned as liaison with the courts and provided advocacy services as needed.
Apalachee Center for Human Services, Inc., Perry, FL
April 1992 – May 2000 – Counselor III/Behavior Specialist
Worked 40 Hours per week- Full Time
Duties and Responsibilities: Provided clinical supervision to case management and school based specialists, provided professional counseling services, conducted psychosocial evaluations and assisted in developing treatment plans. Evaluated, diagnosed and treated clients with mental health issues and worked with community resources to develop an effective referral system. Provided crisis intervention and substance abuse counseling.
Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Perry, FL
May 1991 –April 1992 – Protective Services Counselor
Worked 40 Hours per week- Full Time
Duties and Responsibilities: Provided counseling and supervision to families with issues of potential child abuse or neglect, worked closely with schools and other community resources to ensure the safety of children, worked closely with law enforcement and courtroom personnel.
Tri-County Family Health Care, Madison, Jefferson and Taylor Counties
January 1990 – May 1991 – IPO Social Worker
Worked 40 Hours per week- Full Time
Duties and Responsibilities: Provided consultation to IPO staff nurses relevant to social services, developed guidelines and procedures for providing social services to families in maternity health and planning programs. Participated as treatment team member, provided psychosocial assessments, conducted short term individual and family therapy and supervised outreach personnel.
Apalachee Center for Human Services, Inc., Perry, FL
May 1988 – January 1990 – Counselor II
Worked 40 Hours per week- Full Time
Duties and Responsibilities: Conducted intake and assessment of problem areas, implemented the therapeutic process, made referrals to other agencies, provided case management for individual and family therapy cases, provided individual and family therapy and maintained working relationship with child protective services agencies.
Greenleaf Center, Inc., Valdosta, GA
June 1986–May 1988– Mental Health Tech II, Junior Counselor and Crisis Line Manager
Worked 40 Hours per week- Full Time
Duties and Responsibilities: Provided individual and group counseling, orientated clients to treatment unit, served as primary case manager, attended treatment team meetings. Managed crisis line phone, conducted crisis intervention, made referrals, reviewed and followed up crisis calls, completed weekly summary and evaluation report. Conducted in-service training, supported public relations, marketing and outreach departments.
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