Niah Davis Email & Phone Number

Mental Health Specialist with 3+ years of experience adept in crisis intervention, mental health assessment, and case management. Skilled in leading and mentoring teams, providing therapeutic support, and developing coping strategies for mental stability. As a Mental Health Rehabilitator at Tasks Unlimited in St. Louis Park since January 2024, led a team to increase sales by 20% through strategic marketing initiatives, provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques enhancing safety for patients and staff, promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistency, documented client progress confidentially, supported individuals in recovery by identifying triggers and managing symptoms, and improved team morale and efficiency through streamlined communication. As a Teen Support Specialist at Patrick Henry High School in North Minneapolis since October 2023, implemented the Teen Pathways Program ensuring adherence to quality standards, developed innovative instructional strategies to enhance program outcomes, collaborated with the Program Director to establish impactful partnerships, and created enriching after-school activities for teens. As a Peer Support Specialist at MoveFwd in Hopkins, MN from January 2023 to November 2023, conducted feasibility studies and made recommendations for projects, provided constructive feedback at weekly staff meetings, ensured confidentiality of personal and health information, and created promotional materials for public education. As a Special Education Paraeducator at Peter Hobart Elementary School in St. Louis Park, MN from November 2021 to September 2023, monitored behaviors, interventions, and outcomes, alerted instructors to issues requiring attention, and maintained effective relationships with students, teachers, staff, and parents. As a Paid Intern at Hospitality House Youth Development in Minneapolis, MN from November 2018 to November 2020, resolved disagreements and negotiated agreements between parties, responded to customer requests and answered questions, and submitted weekly reports detailing progress toward goals. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Communications from Augsburg University, Minneapolis, MN (2024), and a High School Diploma from St. Louis Park High School, Minneapolis (2021). Completed courses in Transformative Conflict: A Trauma-Informed Approach to De-escalation, Healing, & Accountability at MoveFwd, A Systemic Approach to Youth Homelessness and Exploitation at MoveFwd, Generational Trauma within the organization.