Tamika R. Brown
Summary
Highly organized and solution-focused professional with more than 5 years as a therapist and a strong background in therapeutic principles and techniques. Skilled in assessment and intervention strategies for mental health challenges. Committed to fostering meaningful client progress and overall well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Therapist
A Mission for Michael
Annandale, Virginia
10.2022 - Current
- Provides individual therapy and psychoeducational sessions to women suffering from serious mental illnesses, ages 18+
- Utilizes evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Administers weekly psychiatric assessments to monitor psychiatric symptoms
- Devises and implements master treatment plans and monitors progress
- Collaborates with Medical Coordinator, Case Manager and Psychiatrist for treatment and discharge planning
- Manages crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Provides one-on-one and group therapy sessions to clients with various psychiatric disorders
- Develops strong therapeutic alliances with clients, fostering trust, rapport and open communication to facilitate effective treatment
- Interacts with insurance companies; ensuring that patients have adequate coverage for services
- Maintains and updates patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports in Best Notes Database
Clinical Therapist
Dominion Hospital
Falls Church, Virginia
11.2017 - 10.2022
- Managed and coordinated case files in Meditech Database
- Assisted youth in improving self-esteem, communication and coping skills.
- Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients ranging in ages and issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services to youth ages 13-17 years old, stabilizing patients in acute distress and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.
- Facilitated therapeutic sessions for individuals, families and groups using various therapeutic modalities
Community Based Counselor
National Counseling Group Inc.
Annandale, Virginia
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided short term therapy and crisis interventions to families and individuals,6-18 years old
- Provided Mental Health Skill-Building Services for individuals aged 18+
- Assessed, devised and implemented individualized service plans for individuals diagnosed with mental health disorders and co-occurring diagnoses
- Assisted individuals with developing coping strategies for managing stress.
- Conducted needs assessments and provided appropriate coordination of services and resources to assist with developing goals and plans of care
- Counseled clients to enhance their understanding of personal challenges.
- Participated on various multi-disciplinary teams
- Compiled court reports, case plans and legal documents
- Managed files and maintained accurate information in Credible Database
CARE Ambassador
Caduceus Healthcare Inc.
Dulles, Virginia
12.2014 - 03.2016
- Successfully educated over200 targeted passengers about the Call and Report Ebola (CARE) self-monitoring program
- Trained over10 Data Entry Operators on the Quarantine Activity Reporting System (QARS) Database
- Collaborated with Public Health Advisors, Medical Officers, Nurses and Airport Officials
- Managed Quarantine station inventory and completed data entry daily
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering trust, understanding, and empowerment throughout their care journey.
Education
Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia05-2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance/Choreography
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia05-2003
Skills
- Anxiety treatment
- Client management
- Depression treatment
- Relapse prevention
- Multicultural competence
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Individual therapy
- Group sessions
- Treatment plans
Certification
- Virginia Licensee of Social Work
- CPR, AED, and First Aid
- EMDR
Timeline
Primary Therapist
A Mission for Michael
10.2022 - Current
Clinical Therapist
Dominion Hospital
11.2017 - 10.2022
Community Based Counselor
National Counseling Group Inc.
11.2016 - 04.2017
CARE Ambassador
Caduceus Healthcare Inc.
12.2014 - 03.2016
Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance/Choreography
Virginia Commonwealth University