NICOLE UKAEGBU

107 W Ridge Pike, Apt 208, Conshohocken, PA, 19428 | 484-725-8320 | ukaegbu86@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE________________________________________________________________________

Seeking the opportunity to lead, teach and advise within the mental health field and academia
settings.

EDUCATION________________________________________________________________
Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
Doctor of Social Work May 2020 (Anticipated)

Widener University, Chester, PA

Master Of Social Work May 2014

Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science Human Service May 2011

Community College Of Philadelphia

Associates of Arts Business May 2009

RESEARCH INTRESTS________________________________________________________________
 Exploring transitions from adolescent to young adulthood, and additionally unraveling
solutions to reduce economic hardships while motivating collegiate preparation and
successful career attainment.

 Increasing economic Literacy amongst urban communities, and furthermore exploring how
urban communities can increase wealth through the introduction of leadership, small
business and investments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ______________________________________________________

NHS Human Services, Philadelphia, PA
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Lead Clinician (School Therapeutic Services) January 2017- Present

 Conduct Individual and group therapy for STS caseload with behavioral and emotional
challenges
 Supervise Bachelor's level clinicians and provide support towards appropriate treatment
within STS caseload
 Provide crisis management support for STS caseload with behavioral and emotional
challenges
 Engage in Consultation with school administration concerning behaviors and treatment for
STS caseload
 Perform community outreach and and family engagement for STS caseload
 Participate in school meetings and evaluations
 Complete all documentation pertaining to STS caseload
 Conduct assessments for incoming STS clients

NHS Human Services, Philadelphia, PA

Behavioral Specialist Consultant, May 2016-Present
 Write and monitor behavioral treatment plans for children diagnosed with behavioral and
mental health disorders.
 Provide prescribed behavioral consultation/transfer of clinical interventions to family and
school officials
 Train/Supervise Therapeutic Staff Support on appropriate therapeutic interventions to utilize
for client
 Supervise treatment of the client across all provider settings
 Maintain paperwork compliance consisting of consents, psych evaluations, treatment plans
and crisis plans for all clients within caseload.

NHS Human Services, Philadelphia, PA

Outpatient Therapist (Family, Adult, Adolescent, Child, Group), August 2014-Present
 Provide individual, family, group and collateral therapy to children, adolescents and adults
with behavioral and mental health disorders such as ADHD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety, and
PTSD etc.
 Design and implement treatment plans on a routine schedule.
 Implement psychosocial assessments and diagnosing for incoming patients.
 Complete evaluations, referrals, treatment recommendations, discharges and additional
documentation as necessary.
 Interface with families and treatment team members.
 Formulate and create curriculum design for outpatient adolescent therapy groups
 Co-manage the operations of adolescent therapy group (train interns on operations)
 Co-Facilitate weekly session themes targeting the adolescent population within group setting
 Provide interventions and techniques for the adolescent population
 Collect data towards the success of adolescent group process

Intercommunity Action, Philadelphia PA

Lead Clinician, (School Therapeutic Services) August 2015- June 2016
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 Provided individual and group therapy for individualized caseload within a school setting
 Supervised school therapeutic workers and provide support /recommendations towards
treatment
 Created behavioral interventions, rewards, consequences and strategies for behavior
modification
 Designed and update routine treatment plans, goals and interventions for STS caseload.
 Engaged in daily meetings with school and program staff
 Engaged in routine psychiatric evaluations and provide recommendations towards renewal of
services/additional treatment
 Collected data and monitor the progress of behavior modification within caseload
 Provided routine family engagement for STS caseload
 Preformed case management services and community outreach on behalf of STS families

Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Welcome Desk Clerk, January 2010- October 2015
 Registered and admitted guests into hospital facility by utilizing Pennsylvania Hospital
admissions programming
 Answered multiple phone lines and transferred calls to appropriate staff members within
various units of the hospital such as ICU, Emergency Department, ICN, Radiology, Social
Work Department
 Assisted guests and co-workers with challenging tasks.
 Worked cohesively with the security department to assure safety for guests/patients within
the hospital setting

Northeast Treatment Center, Philadelphia, PA

Therapeutic Staff Support, May 2014- June 2015
 Redirected problematic behaviors on a 1:1 ratio with autism client
 Implemented intervention strategies pertaining to goals within the treatment plan
 Collected data to measure behavioral progress.
 Completed daily progress notes (DAP)

Northeast Treatment Center, Philadelphia, PA

Behavioral Health Worker (PACE/STAP), May 2014- August 2014
 Assisted lead clinician with the implementation of therapeutic curriculums
 Helped manage small groups of children diagnosed with autism and additional intellectual
disabilities
 Redirected problematic behaviors

Belmont Behavioral Health (Einstein Network), Philadelphia, PA

Social Work Intern (Internship/Practicum), September 2013- April 2014
 Conducted intake assessments for geriatric mental health patients
 Preformed case management duties for geriatric mental health clients.
 Updated medication documents for MH patients

North Light Community Center, Philadelphia, PA

Social Work Intern (Internship/Practicum) September 2012 -April 2013
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 Conducted intake assessments for vulnerable populations.

 Performed case management duties and resource referrals
 Observed student’s behaviors and constructed individual plans towards behavior
modification
 Facilitated individual and group sessions to modify/reshape behaviors

ESF Dream Camp, Philadelphia PA

Mentor (Dream Camp, Seasonal Position), October 2011- May 2012
 Managed small groups of children with problematic behaviors
 Implemented activities from curriculum
 Encouraged positive behaviors and attitudes towards learning

LEADERSHIP______________________________________________________________________

 As a master’s level clinician, I supervise bachelor’s level clinicians towards the engagement
of appropriate interventions to utilize from treatment plans for client success, furthermore,
I provide support for clinicians towards modification of interventions to help increase
success of treatment for clients.

 As a clinician and consultant, I oversee and supervise all treatment within my caseloads;
assuring that treatment plans are current, releases and paperwork are updated and
implementation of services are within compliance.

 As a clinician, I attend psychiatric evaluations to provide input towards the continuation of

services for clients, additionally; I provide diagnosing for incoming clients during the intake
process within the outpatient setting.

 As a clinician within the NHS outpatient clinic, I began a successful adolescent group to help
provide solutions for teens pertaining to anger management, developing self-esteem,
education attainment etc. The group is currently within the third rotation. I create and
design curriculum/ procedures of the group, furthermore, I co’facilitate the group on a
weekly basis. Additionally, the adolescent group provides opportunities for NHS interns. I
provide guidance and support for interns who participate in the group process. The
previous group intern was recently accepted within an MSW program, she credits her
experiences within the group setting as a factor towards her success.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ________________________________________________________

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 As a clinician and consultant, I refer families who need assistance in areas such as
afterschool programs, crisis response, legal concerns, blended case management, food and
educational support. Previous resources I have utilized for families include Girls
Incorporated, The Boys and Girls Club, Salvation Army, Friends Hospital, CHOP, Horsham
Partial Clinic, Belmont Behavioral Health, Germantown Hospital, North Light Community
Center, NHS Blended Case Management Department, Philadelphia Legal Assistance.

 As a student, I volunteered within a soup kitchen in Philadelphia, which further deepened

my knowledge of how important it is to continue programs that serves our homeless and
underprivileged populations, we must never reduce funding or focus towards helping this
population recuperate. I also acquired the opportunity to volunteer within the empty bowl
at Chestnut Hill College, additionally; I viewed the creativity within volunteering while
raising funds to reduce the plight of hunger. These are areas that I will continue to serve
and volunteer within throughout my professional career.
UNIQUE SKILLS ________________________________________________________________
 Acquire therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and applied behavioral
analysis.

 Uphold efficiency in treatment plan design.

 Obtain knowledge towards diagnosing mental health disorders.

 Acquire the ability to create interventions, goals, objectives and curriculum towards behavior
modification.

 Acquire case management and clinical skills in assisting a broad range of vulnerable
populations (Youth-Geriatrics.). Obtain excellent verbal, communication and written skills.

LANGUAGE ____________________________________________________________________
English- Proficient/Fluent

MEMBERSHIPS_____________________________________________________________
 National Association of Black Social Workers
 Theta Alpha Kappa

INTERESTS_______________________________________________________________________
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 Interests/ pursuit towards becoming a Licensed Behavior Specialist at NHS Human Service
(LBS). Expected application year for 2017.

 Interests/pursuit towards becoming a licensed Social Worker (LSW). Expected exam year
2017.

 Career aspirations towards leadership roles such as clinical supervisor within facilities and
programs targeting Outpatient Clinics, Behavioral Heath Rehabilitative Services and School
Therapeutic Services.

 Targeted aspirations towards becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed
Behavior Specialist

 Immense interests in teaching within academia, specializing in areas of human behavior,

adolescent- young adult transitions, practice with individuals/ families and social work
administration. Additionally, I want to academically advise/counsel students towards
successful collegiate careers.

 Desired research topics are economic expansion in poorer communities, and adolescent to
young adulthood transitions.

 Interests in continued volunteer work towards serving populations within poverty, and
providing mentorship to adolescents and young adults.

 Future aspirations in starting a non-profit with the focus of increasing awareness in urban
communities on economic literacy.

 Hobbies include small business, singing, musical theatre and writing.

REFERENCES_____________________________________________________________________

 Michael Belgrave, MS. Lead Clinician (Lead) at NHS Human Services. 2900
Emerald Street. Philadelphia PA, 19134. 267-269-3783. Mbelgrave@nhsonline.org

 Derrick Williams, PH.D, LPC. Lead Clinician at NHS Human Services. 2900 Emerald Street,
Philadelphia PA, 19134. 267-300-6779. Derrick.williams@nhsonline.org
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 Emmanuel Poe, MHS. Outpatient Therapist for NHS Human Services. 265 E.
Lehigh Ave, 19125. (215)-203-5400 EXT 5407/(215)-303-2381
Emmanuel.Poe@nhsonline.org emmanuelpoe@ymail.com