Timisha Johnson

Experience

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  New City Kids

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2010

  Tutor

  Ensuring that the children in the grades eight through twelve have completed their homework on time and correctly. Providing assistance in the areas which they needed.

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  St. Anne's Nursing Home

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Dietary Aide

   Setting the dining room area Serving the elderly Cleaning the kitchen and dining hall

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  Vector Marketing

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Sales Representative

   Managing my own schedule by making appointments with clients Giving presentations about the products  Selling the products

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  Jersey City Free Public Library

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2013

  Library Assistant (Summer Internship)

   Assisting Librarian Organizing paperwork and books Recording amount of people in library stations

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  Rising Tide Capital

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Programs Intern (Summer Intern)

  • Creating strategy maps of how to best serve specific population• Meeting with clients face to face at office or at the client’s place of business• Creating maps of potential clients in area• Scheduling appointments for clients

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  Newark Child Partial Hospitalization Program

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Mental Health Specialist's Apprentice (Summer Internship)

  • Assisting the Mental Health Specialist with therapeutic activities • Helping the clients with coping skills• Recording notes about clients behavior throughout the day

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  AIDS Resource Foundation for Children

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Child Healthcare Worker Assistant (Fall Internship)

  o Assisted Child Healthcare Provider with daily and therapeutic activities to relieve stress.o Observed and assisted with therapy for ADHD and Apraxia of Speech.o Kept and filed state required, detailed notes about clients’ daily behaviors and daily meals.Mental Health Specialist’s Apprentice

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  Fairleigh Dickinson University

  Jan 2016 - May 2017

  Tutor

  - Devise and implement personalized tutoring sessions across a range of subjects catering to students' diverse needs, from fundamental to advanced levels. - Design tailored lesson plans and learning materials that align with individual learning styles, skill levels, and specific academic objectives. - Break down intricate mathematical concepts and writing principles into easily understandable components, employing clear explanations, illustrative examples, and interactive exercises. - Mentor students to enhance their mathematical problem-solving skills, providing expert guidance on topics including algebra, calculus, statistics, and other advanced areas. - Offer constructive critique on students' written assignments, guiding them in refining organizational structure, grammar usage, writing style, and overall coherence. - Collaborate closely with educators and professors to synchronize tutoring methodologies with course goals and assignments, ensuring seamless integration of supplementary learning support. - Provide strategic advice on effective study habits, time management techniques, and optimal exam preparation strategies to foster students' overall academic achievement. - Thoroughly document tutoring sessions, tracking individual progress and identifying areas warranting additional focus or development. - Contribute to the creation of educational resources, workshops, andonline materials, expanding the accessibility and reach of the tutoring services. - Adapt tutoring techniques to accommodate diverse learning abilities and cultural contexts, cultivating an environment that champions inclusivity and support. - Remain updated on university policies, academic requisites, and curriculum updates, enabling the provision of current and accurate guidance to students. Show less

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  TJ Samuel Enterprises

  May 2017 - May 2019

  Owner

  -Working one-on-one with students between Pre-K and College on math, reading, and Spanish- Creating handouts to help students with basic outlining, writing, and math skills.- Teaching necessary study skills to succeed in classes.- Completing writing, editing, and proofreading tasks for businesses and individuals- Documented tutoring sessions for later review by students and guardians

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  CAROLINA COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, INC.

  Aug 2019 - now

  Outpatient Therapist & Team Lead (Previously: Qualified Professional)

  In my role as a Therapist / Team Lead I: - Demonstrated leadership in guiding andsupervising a team of 5 Qualified Mental Health professionals and 4 Peer Support Specialists within the clinical setting - Led by example, providing direct therapeuticservices to over 50 clients while overseeing the implementation of evidence-based modalities - Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams for each client todevelop and refine efficient and comprehensive treatment plans - Mentored and trained team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing theirtherapeutic skills - Assumed a pivotal role in liaising with clients' families, offeringguidance on behavioral management, treatment objectives- Ensured program compliance by meticulously documenting clientinteractions, progress, and outcomes - Spearheaded weekly group team meetings andmonthly individual meetings with members to facilitate open communication, share best practices, and optimize overall program effectiveness In my role as a QP - Skillfully organized and managed schedule to engage with children aged 5 to19 in the comfort of their homes - Proficiently delivered direct and intensive in-home services using the EST modality, ensuring effective and targeted support - Collaborated seamlessly with treatment teams to devise optimal client treatmentstrategies - Educated and empowered parents in effectively managing client behavior, comprehending diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication nuances - Strategically established and maintained a structured and supervised home environment - Meticulously recorded and documented client progress and details through the Checkpoint database system, meeting state requirements - Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and refine efficient and comprehensive treatmentplans Show less

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  Family Services of America

  Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  Foster Care Case Manager

  - Providing ongoing support and supervision to licensed therapeutic foster parents who carry out therapeutic interventions for the youth in care- Coordinating and facilitating monthly meetings with all stakeholders who are involved in children's case- Advocate for a caseload of 10-20 clients- Maintaining up-to-date documentation as related to foster home licensure, contractual agreements, and all agency and regulatory guidelines.- Ensuring all applicable services are connected and authorized.- Maintaining accurate recordkeeping and documentation in the youth’s file and foster parent file according to state and federal standards.- Writing and monitoring behavioral intervention treatment plans,- Monitoring progress according to the level of care, Show less

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  Healed and Educated

  May 2022 - now

  Therpist / Practice Owner

  -Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to gather comprehensive information about clients' mental health and personal backgrounds.- Collaborate with clients to create individualized treatment plans based on their specific needs and goals.- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Bibliotherapy, Reality Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, to provide effective counseling sessions.-Facilitate group therapy sessions for children, teenagers, and adults, with a focus on meeting the unique needs of marginalized niche groups.- Manage the private practice's website and social media presence on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Threads to enhance outreach and visibility.- Author engaging and informative blogs on mental health awareness to educate the community and build a strong online presence.- Supervise and mentor interns, guiding them in case management, offering shadowing opportunities, and overseeing administrative and marketing tasks.- Handle billing processes and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, especially concerning telehealth services and Electronic Health Record (EHR) software like Simple Practice and Zoom for Telehealth.- Provide coaching services to clients seeking additional support beyond traditional therapy.- Execute marketing tasks such as email and text message marketing to attract and retain clients while promoting mental health services. Show less