NAKIA CARTER
Rockingham,VA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate social worker with over 15 years of field experience. Skilled in providing impactful support and counseling services. Adept at addressing complex needs and promoting client well-being. Prioritizes collaboration with teams and utilizes adaptive problem-solving approaches to achieve desired outcomes. Specializes in crisis intervention and mental health support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Counselor
AllOne Health
01.2025 - Current
- Deliver counseling and support to Employee Assistance Program Members, addressing mental health and well-being needs
- Foster a supportive and empathetic environment to help clients achieve their well-being goals
- Collaborate with the AllOne Health team to ensure the highest quality of care and support
Inpatient Case Manager
Sentara RMH Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to facilitate post-acute care placement in skilled nursing and hospice facilities
- Managed discharge relationships, serving as an ambassador for patients transitioning from the hospital to post-acute care services
- Advocated for patients' safe and effective care transitions through communication with families, healthcare teams, and external providers
- Developed transition plans, addressing financial resources, discharge barriers, and other psychosocial needs for patients and families
- Monitored Length of Stay (LOS) to identify barriers and recommend solutions for optimal care progression
- Collaborated with intake sources, affiliates, and partners to generate leads and expand capacity in the post-acute care space
Hospice Social Worker
Capital Caring
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Critical member of interdisciplinary team (IDT), reporting patient condition changes and contributing to care planning
- Developed individualized care plans, identified problems, set goals, and performed bi-weekly reassessments
- Provided psychosocial interventions including short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and end-of-life support
- Facilitated psychosocial assessments in collaboration with the admitting nurse
Clinical Social Worker
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Implemented and reviewed patient treatment plans, evaluating progress and making recommendations
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
- Conducted psychosocial assessments, interviews, and evaluations of treatment effectiveness
Clinical Social Worker
George Washington University Hospital
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted patients and families with treatment plans and transitions of care
- Completed psychosocial assessments and participated in complex long-stay rounds
- Worked closely with medical teams to ensure appropriate post-acute care services
- Collaborated with insurance representatives to secure post-acute care authorizations
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Maryland
Baltimore, MDBachelor of Social Work -
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VASkills
- Client-Centered Counseling
- Case Management
- Evidence-based practices
- Conflict Resolution
- HIPAA Compliance Knowledge
- Comprehensive Documentation
- Clinical assessments
- Client advocacy
- Multicultural competence
- Crisis intervention
- Problem-solving
- Detail-Oriented
- Collaborative Teamwork
Licenses
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, DC Board of Social Work, LC50079154
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Virginia Board of Social Work, 0904017964
Timeline
Virtual Counselor
AllOne Health
01.2025 - Current
Inpatient Case Manager
Sentara RMH Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2023
Hospice Social Worker
Capital Caring
02.2021 - 08.2021
Clinical Social Worker
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
09.2019 - 10.2020
Clinical Social Worker
George Washington University Hospital
11.2016 - 08.2019
Master of Social Work -
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Social Work -
James Madison University
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