Aja Burks, Ph. D., Lmsw Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Greater Detroit Area

A mental health counseling agency for individuals experiencing anxiety and trauma. The agency provides a safe space for all individuals so that ultimate change can happen. www.transformativemindcounseling.com

Southfield, Michigan

- Provides individual, group, family, substance abuse,specialty group therapy to clients and their families.- Prepares a comprehensive treatment plan, provides basic care management services- Completes clinical assessment with all new admissions, documents treatment, obtains any necessary authorizations for billing.- Provides crisis interventions to clients as needed.

Detroit, Michigan

Greater Detroit Area

Greater Detroit Area

•Manages and arrange for behavioral health services for our most at risk and vulnerable members with mental health impairments (including but not limited to chemical/SA issues•Conducts complete, timely and accurate Behavioral Health Assessments (telephonically)•Identifies needed mental health referrals, and pre-referral guidelines, while providing appropriate and timely clinical information to the member’s PCP and specialists.•Assist members in solving access to care issues, such as… Show more •Manages and arrange for behavioral health services for our most at risk and vulnerable members with mental health impairments (including but not limited to chemical/SA issues•Conducts complete, timely and accurate Behavioral Health Assessments (telephonically)•Identifies needed mental health referrals, and pre-referral guidelines, while providing appropriate and timely clinical information to the member’s PCP and specialists.•Assist members in solving access to care issues, such as coordinating transportation, interpreters, cultural resources and community resources. Show less

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Diverse caseload of seriously emotionally disturbed clients and family members in the Indianapolis Public School system. • Provided psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate level of care. • Monitored cases and facilitated individual, group and family therapy sessions. • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide a menu of mental health services.• Leadership skills led to an appointment as the Safety Coach.Accomplishments • Appointed Team… Show more • Diverse caseload of seriously emotionally disturbed clients and family members in the Indianapolis Public School system. • Provided psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate level of care. • Monitored cases and facilitated individual, group and family therapy sessions. • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide a menu of mental health services.• Leadership skills led to an appointment as the Safety Coach.Accomplishments • Appointed Team Lead• Led staffing meetings with psychiatrist and assisted in crisis phone calls for team members in supervisor’s absence • Field Instructor for 2nd year MSW students at Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis• Selected to be in the Emerging Leaders Program Show less

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Performed emergency crisis assessments on diverse population in hospital setting servicing 8 county hospitals. • Triaged for risk and completed crisis intervention assessments. • Collaborated with a multifaceted team including psychiatrist, nursing and crisis staff for safety planning and addressing client’s disposition. • Provided patient referrals to outpatient mental health facilities, addiction services and community organizations. • Prepared for and participating in Joint… Show more • Performed emergency crisis assessments on diverse population in hospital setting servicing 8 county hospitals. • Triaged for risk and completed crisis intervention assessments. • Collaborated with a multifaceted team including psychiatrist, nursing and crisis staff for safety planning and addressing client’s disposition. • Provided patient referrals to outpatient mental health facilities, addiction services and community organizations. • Prepared for and participating in Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) audits. Show less

Michigan State University

• Facilitated orientation of prospective undergraduate students at MSU. • Conducted interview with prospective student and recruited for social science program.

East Lansing, Mi

• Prepared and presented lectures to 20 undergraduate students each semester on topics such as strength based assessments, cultural competency, advocacy, and affective learning skills. • Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments, and papers. • Strategically matched students to juvenile offenders based on interest and skill level. • Monitored, evaluated, and recorded students’ progress with juvenile cases weekly. • Supervised intake of Juvenile Court cases of… Show more • Prepared and presented lectures to 20 undergraduate students each semester on topics such as strength based assessments, cultural competency, advocacy, and affective learning skills. • Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments, and papers. • Strategically matched students to juvenile offenders based on interest and skill level. • Monitored, evaluated, and recorded students’ progress with juvenile cases weekly. • Supervised intake of Juvenile Court cases of Ingham County Juvenile Court. • Approximately 75 first time offenders were referred to this program each semester. Show less

East Lansing, Mi

• Supervised parenting time for Ingham County court• Conducted custody investigations in Ionia County• Addressed legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline• Assisted with hearings and provided testimonies to inform custody arrangements• Officiated guardianship reviews for children birth to 6 years of age

• Administered psychosocial assessments to adult patients • Worked with psychiatric and cardiac patients• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to resolve identified issues. • Short term counseling with patients in individual sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life• Advocated for patients to resolve crisis• Planned discharges from hospital to home or other care facilities • Developed treatment plan for patients… Show more • Administered psychosocial assessments to adult patients • Worked with psychiatric and cardiac patients• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to resolve identified issues. • Short term counseling with patients in individual sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life• Advocated for patients to resolve crisis• Planned discharges from hospital to home or other care facilities • Developed treatment plan for patients and reevaluated progress toward goals• Identified, educated and referred members to appropriate community resources Show less

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Provided in home direct service with emotionally impaired children ages 5 to 17• Worked with families with children in high intensive situations• Advocated for children in the clinical mental health setting

East Lansing, Mi

• Headed staff meetings with project staff• Promoted to instructor• Administered intake interviews with juvenile offenders in Ingham County Court• Advised undergraduate students how to complete client needs and community assessments

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Counselor Education & Supervision

Activities and Societies: Graduate Research Assistant

Masters, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Honors Fraternity

Bachelors Of Arts, Psychology