Tyra Watts, Ph.D., TLPC/MHSP, NCC, CRC, CVE, CHWC, IPEC

Experience

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  Dual Diagnosis Management

  Sept 2004 - Jun 2006

  Senior Research Associate/Grant Monitor

  • Responsible for operations of the clinical treatment investigation into co-occurring mental health conditions and substance use disorders.• Created treatment plans and presented them to pre-trial services for client release to treatment. • Generated reports and provided project communications.• Discussed findings with team members to evaluate the validity of findings.• Analyzed all processes and provided enhancements to all grant programs if required and managed all grant management processes according to policies and procedures. • Monitored and analyzed all budget trends and made recommendations for cost control for all grants. • Maintained and documented spreadsheets for appropriate reports for cost allocation. • Prepared reports on activities. • Completed projects for presentation to agency requesting projects and for use in further applied/theoretical research. • Provided clinical treatment PRN Show less

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  Tyra Watts Consulting, LLC

  Jan 2005 - now

  Rehabilitation Consultant/Vocational Expert

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess clients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and vocational abilities, including medical records review and interviews with family members. • Create individualized rehabilitation plans based on client needs, including goals for independent living, employment, and skill development. • Connect clients with necessary community services like transportation, housing assistance, and adaptive technology. • Promote client rights and advocate for accessibility and accommodation in various settings. • Work with doctors, therapists, social workers, and employers to coordinate client care and ensure optimal outcomes. Maintain detailed client records, track progress towards goals, and adjust treatment plans as needed.• Provide expert testimony in non-adversarial adjudicated cases rendering an opinion on ability to return to work Show less

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  Maximus Ticket To Work Program

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

  Community Rehabilitation Service Provider

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess clients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and vocational abilities, including medical records review and interviews with family members. • Create individualized rehabilitation plans based on client needs, including goals for independent living, employment, and skill development. • Connect clients with necessary community services like transportation, housing assistance, and adaptive technology. • Promote client rights and advocate for accessibility and accommodation in various settings. • Worked with doctors, therapists, social workers, and employers to coordinate client care and ensure optimal outcomes. Maintain detailed client records, track progress toward goals, and adjust treatment plans as needed. Show less

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  The University of Memphis

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2021

  Adjunct Professor

  ⭐ • Developed and delivered engaging online and in-person lessons using eLearning platforms, incorporating interactive. features such as polls, breakout rooms, interactive quizzes, and games.• Designed comprehensive online course materials with multimedia elements (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).• Facilitated virtual office hours to provide personalized student support, addressing individual learning needs and improving overall student learning.• Led online and in-class discussions and collaborative projects to foster supportive virtual learning.• Proficiently utilized online grading platforms to provide timely feedback to students.• Participate in curriculum development, student advisement, program-level assessment of student learning, and professional service activities including chosen and assigned committee work. Show less

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  University of North Texas

  Aug 2020 - Jan 2025

  Adjunct Faculty

  • Developed and delivered engaging online lessons using eLearning platforms, incorporating interactive features such as polls, breakout rooms, interactive quizzes, and games.• Designed comprehensive online course materials with multimedia elements (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).• Facilitated virtual office hours to provide personalized student support, addressing individual learning needs and improving overall student learning.• Led online discussions and collaborative projects to foster supportive virtual learning.• Proficiently utilized online grading platforms to provide timely feedback to students.• Participate in curriculum development, student advisement, and program-level assessment of student learning, and professional service activities including chosen and assigned committee work. Show less

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  Carolina University

  Apr 2022 - Apr 2024

  Adjunct Professor

  • Developed and delivered engaging online lessons using eLearning platforms, incorporating interactive features such as polls, breakout rooms, interactive quizzes, and games.• Designed comprehensive online course materials with multimedia elements (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).• Facilitated virtual office hours to provide personalized support to students, addressing individual learning needs and improving overall student learning.• Led online discussions and collaborative projects to foster supportive virtual learning.• Proficiently utilized online grading platforms to provide timely feedback to students.• Participate in curriculum development, student advisement, and program-level assessment of student learning, and professional service activities including chosen and assigned committee work.• Responsible for guiding and encouraging dissertation candidates to design and execute an original, high-quality, doctoral-level dissertation project by ensuring that all IRB protocols are met, emphasizing data collection and record keeping, serving as the expert support structure in content and methodology, working with dissertation candidates and other committee members in a collegial and professional manner. Show less

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  Mental Health Resources

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

  Clinical Therapist (temp)

  Provide an array of mental health services to promote individualized patient recovery.• Conduct intakes, individual and group therapy.• Develop service plans and conduct review as needed throughout the duration of treatment.• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services.• Provide clients with the resources they need to reach personal goals.• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner and according to Federal, State and Center guidelines.• Coordinate with social and medical agencies, healthcare providers and community outreach programs to provide clients with needed services.• Complete continuing education courses to stay-up-to date on current evidence-based practices and maintain licensure and certifications. Show less

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  Honeybee Wellness and Consulting

  Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

  Clinical Mental Health Therapist (temp)

  • Provide an array of mental health services to promote individualized patient recovery.• Conduct intakes, individual therapy using integrated approaches (CBT, trauma-informed, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Photovoice).• Develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed throughout the duration of treatment.• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services.• Provide clients with the resources they need to reach personal goals.• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner and according to Federal, State and Center guidelines.• Coordinate with social and medical agencies, healthcare providers and community outreach programs to provide clients with needed services.• Complete continuing education courses to stay-up-to date on current evidence-based practices and maintain licensure and certifications. Show less

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  Forward Counseling

  Jan 2025 - now

  Clinical Mental Health Therapist (temp)

  • Provide an array of mental health services to promote individualized patient recovery.• Conduct intakes, individual therapy using integrated approaches (CBT, trauma-informed, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Photovoice).• Develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed throughout the duration of treatment.• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services.• Provide clients with the resources they need to reach personal goals.• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner and according to Federal, State and Center guidelines.• Coordinate with social and medical agencies, healthcare providers and community outreach programs to provide clients with needed services.• Complete continuing education courses to stay-up-to date on current evidence-based practices and maintain licensure and certifications. Show less