Experience

United Way of Broward County

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Health Initiatives

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Sampson Therapeutic Services, LLC

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Feb 2011 - Present

  - Responsible for the planning, direction, and implementation of operations of the company. - Set and pursue creative, engagement, and financial goals for the company.- Evaluate and hire subcontractors.- Develop, produce, and edit mental and emotional wellness content across multiple online mediums (social media, livestreams, podcast, blog, vlog).- Provide online counseling (telehealth) services to eligible clients within the State of Louisiana and internationally.- Healthcare insurance billing, followup, and resolution- Provide case management to meet the needs of the client- Research and develop marketing materials and content targeting women (specifically women of color).- Works with individuals, families, couples, and groups to assess needs, develop, and implement individualized treatment interventions. - Specialize in providing court-ordered behavioral health services for at-risk youth and families- Designs, develops, and implements community-based programming and curriculum on topics related to emotional stability, violence prevention, workplace/career development, cultural awareness, and life skills enhancement for both online and in person platforms. - Collaborates and consults with community members and organizations to conduct needs assessment, design, develop, and implement programming specific to the needs of said community and/or organization. - Provides supervision services for Master’s-level professionals in pursuit of licensure in professional counseling in the state of Louisiana.- Design and maintain professional website.- Oversee all activities involved with the company's products and services, including marketing, distribution and sales- Provides on line coaching and counseling (where appropriate) services to individuals seeking assistance with mastery of life skills, healing from past traumatic experiences, and manifestation of their personal vision.- Host of Unicorns Talk Podcast- Chief Editor of The Black Unicorn Project



Broward Behavioral Health Coalition

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• System of Care Clinical Integration Coordinator

  • Dec 2019 - Jan 2022



Centene Corporation

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Military & Family Life Counselor (CYB/School, Adult)

  • Aug 2014 - Nov 2019

  - Provide brief, solution focused cognitive behavioral therapy to all branches of U.S. Military service members, their families, and government employees of all ages.- These services may include non-medical counseling regarding topics ranging from parenting and behavior management to marital distress and workplace dilemmas, program briefings and training/health and wellness presentations, consultation with parents and/or personnel at child daycare centers, youth/teen centers, and schools, and consultation with installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting service members, spouses, children/youth. - Works closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation. - Conduct solid outreach to all fellow stakeholder and potential referral sources to gain program buy-in and participation. - Maintain working understanding of family readiness programming in order to make warm hand offs to behavioral health, victim advocates, sexual response coordinators and substance abuse counselors as needed. - Have had training on how to assess for child abuse, child sexual abuse, child neglect and maltreatment. - Have also had training on domestic violence and sexual assault. Past assignment locations include: • Spangdahlem Air Base, Spangdahlem, Germany (CYB)• Fort Hood Army Base, Killeen, Texas (Adult)• Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan (Adult)• Naval Support Activity Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (CYB)• Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi (CYB)• Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana (CYB)• Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Fort Polk, Louisiana (School)• Naval Air Station Guantanamo Bay, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (CYB and School)



Health Net

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Military & Family Life Counselor (CYB/School, Adult)

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

  - Provide brief, solution focused cognitive behavioral therapy to all branches of U.S. Military service members, their families, and government employees of all ages.- These services may include non-medical counseling regarding topics ranging from parenting and behavior management to marital distress and workplace dilemmas, program briefings and training/health and wellness presentations, consultation with parents and/or personnel at child daycare centers, youth/teen centers, and schools, and consultation with installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting service members, spouses, children/youth. - Works closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation. - Conduct solid outreach to all fellow stakeholder and potential referral sources to gain program buy-in and participation. - Maintain working understanding of family readiness programming in order to make warm hand offs to behavioral health, victim advocates, sexual response coordinators and substance abuse counselors as needed. - Have had training on how to assess for child abuse, child sexual abuse, child neglect and maltreatment. - Have also had training on domestic violence and sexual assault. Past assignment locations include: • Spangdahlem Air Base, Spangdahlem, Germany (CYB)• Fort Hood Army Base, Killeen, Texas (Adult)• Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan (Adult)• Naval Support Activity Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (CYB)• Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi (CYB)• Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana (CYB)• Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Fort Polk, Louisiana (School)• Naval Air Station Guantanamo Bay, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (CYB and School)



Delgado Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  PSYC 127- General Psychology (FALL 2013, SPRING 2014)PSYC 226- Human Growth and Development (FALL 2013, SPRING 2014) - Instruct two classes of about 30 students each for 70 minutes, three times each week. - Plan lectures, assignments, and real-world experiences to collaborate with necessary course curriculum- Utilized appropriate computer technology including online learning platform, Blackboard, to enhance student learning process. - Organized, prepared and regularly revised/updated all course materials. - Developed policies to disseminate the course content, provided opportunities for in-class discussions, and ensured that the content and level of material asked in exams were adequately covered in classroom teaching. - Developed and maintained a class syllabus, assignment log, and additional material aids for the students. - Demonstrated consistency and fairness in preparation and grading of examinations and assignments- Posted and graded well over 20 assignments each for about 60 students per semester- Ensured anticipated outcome of the courses and examinations conducted thereof.



Magellan Behavioral Health

• Retail Art Supplies
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Military & Family Life Counselor (CYB/School, Adult)

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

  - Provide brief, solution focused cognitive behavioral therapy to all branches of U.S. Military service members, their families, and government employees of all ages.- These services may include non-medical counseling regarding topics ranging from parenting and behavior management to marital distress and workplace dilemmas, program briefings and training/health and wellness presentations, consultation with parents and/or personnel at child daycare centers, youth/teen centers, and schools, and consultation with installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting service members, spouses, children/youth. - Works closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation. - Conduct solid outreach to all fellow stakeholder and potential referral sources to gain program buy-in and participation. - Maintain working understanding of family readiness programming in order to make warm hand offs to behavioral health, victim advocates, sexual response coordinators and substance abuse counselors as needed. - Have had training on how to assess for child abuse, child sexual abuse, child neglect and maltreatment. - Have also had training on domestic violence and sexual assault. Past assignment locations include: • Spangdahlem Air Base, Spangdahlem, Germany (CYB)• Fort Hood Army Base, Killeen, Texas (Adult)• Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan (Adult)• Naval Support Activity Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (CYB)• Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi (CYB)• Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana (CYB)• Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Fort Polk, Louisiana (School)• Naval Air Station Guantanamo Bay, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (CYB and School)



A1 Customized Companion Services

• Program Director

  • Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

  - Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of personal care and supported independent living (waiver) programs. - Oversaw effective service provision and adherence to client care standards. - Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated staff- Conducted program evaluations to ensure compliance with state regulations- Created partnership with community resources to identify quality services and assistance to enhance the program.- Developed the program schedule- Provided counseling, support and direction for direct reports.- Worked collaboratively with case management and treatment team to coordinate adequate and necessary supportive direct care services for program participants- Advocated for the needs of clients in the adjudication process of service provision. - Counseled and provided case management and crisis intervention to clients on an as needed basis.- Monitored the implementation of direct care and voucher program.- Prepared for and facilitated weekly staff meetings.- Ensured that all disclosures of abuse and neglect were reported.



New Orleans Center for Hope and Change

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Licensed Mental Health Professional

  • May 2011 - Jan 2012

  - Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of mental health rehabilitation center- Performed assessments, conducted treatment plans, and completed CALOCUS and LOCUS on new and old clients- Provided supervision of clinical staff and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations and clinic and corporate policies and procedures- Monitored counselor’s compliance with productivity requirements and develops improvement plan when requirements were not met- Ensured quality client care; conducted treatment plan reviews as needed- Participated in reviews ensuring adherence to policy, best practices, and regulatory requirements- Involved in crisis intervention and worked as a liaison within community- Ensured documentation in the clinical record is legible and complies with documentation standards- Responsible for all clinical services and supervision of all non-licensed staff providing treatment intervention to youth and adult populations who self-identify as having a mental health diagnosis. - Assessed level of care for clients, and worked with individuals, families, and staff to develop and implement treatment interventions.- Prepared for and facilitated weekly staff meetings.- Ensured that all disclosures of abuse and neglect were reported



Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professional Counselor 3

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  - Trained in Multi-Systemic Therapy, a home and community-based intervention for families of youth with severe psychosocial and behavioral problems that assembles practices from strategic family therapy, structural family therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy in intensive interventions over four to six months. - Provided intensive in-home counseling, support and crisis intervention around substance abuse and behavioral health needs to significantly delinquent youth and their families who had been adjudicated or were facing adjudication within the Department of Juvenile Justice. - Conducted outreach and collaborated with Department of Juvenile Justice staff and other community stakeholders such as school administrators, teachers, probation officers, case workers, and employers to create and implement a plan of action for those youth and families.



LSU Health Sciences Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate to a Psychologist

  • Oct 2008 - Aug 2010

  - Managed a caseload of 10 male juvenile offenders identified as having a serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder. - Facilitated face-to-face individual and group counseling, assessment and diagnosis- Evaluated client progress to make appropriate recommendations to the treatment team. - Worked closely with Department of Juvenile Justice staff, including case workers, attorneys, juvenile court judges, and probation officers to coordinate services in an effort to get the child stabilized in the least restrictive setting. - Arranged for follow up care for clients upon release from the facility



Caddo Parish Juvenile Drug Court

• Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

  - Completed over 1000 hours of direct and indirect hours conducting substance abuse evaluations and behavioral health screenings- Developed treatment plans for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders- Maintained client treatment records for juvenile and adult Drug Court participants. - Provided individual and group counseling sessions- Acted as a liaison between the Drug Court program, community resources, and other Department of Juvenile Justice stakeholders. - Seized the opportunity to develop and update age and diagnosis appropriate educational and counseling materials for program participants- Attended and participated in weekly Drug Court staffing and court sessions as directed. - Prepared weekly progress reports for Drug Court Judges and treatment team with a complete evaluation of client progress to include attendance, behavior, level of engagement, drug testing results, and resulting recommendations. - Observed female defendants’ urine drug screenings, completed necessary documentation for processing, provided case management, and made referrals to community-based services as needed.