Yashia M. P.

Yashia M. P.'s work experience includes serving as the Director Of Outpatient Services at Educational Alliance since December 2019. Before that, they worked as a Psychotherapist, being self-employed since March 2017. Yashia M. also worked as an Assistant Clinic Director at START Treatment & Recovery Centers from January 2018 to November 2019. Prior to that, they were the Assistant Director of Social Work Discharge Planning at NYC Health + Hospitals from August 2016 to March 2017. Before that, they worked as a Clinician/Therapist and Senior Clinician/Therapist at Counseling Service of EDNY from April 2006 to July 2016. In addition, they served as a Human Services Intern at Kings County District Attorney Re-entry Program from August 2005 to April 2006 and worked as a Lead Teacher at Little Red Riding Hood Day Ctr from November 2003 to April 2006.

Yashia M. P. obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Human Services, General from CUNY New York City College of Technology, graduating in 2006. Yashia M. then pursued a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with a specialization in Clinical Social Work, focusing on working with children, youth, and families Field of Practice. Yashia M. studied at Hunter College from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, Yashia completed a Master's Degree in Clinical/Medical Social Work at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College from 2009 to 2012.

Yashia also holds several certifications related to their field:

- In June 2008, they obtained the credential of a credentialed alcoholism substance abuse counselor/Master-CASAC from the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.

- In January 2012, they obtained the Master Social Worker certification from the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).

- In December 2012, they became a Licensed Master Social Worker/LMSW through the Office of the Professions NYSED.

- In November 2016, they achieved the title of Licensed Clinical Social Worker/LCSW from the Office of the Professions NYSED.

- Lastly, in May 2018, they obtained the SIFI Certification from the Fordham Graduate School of Social Service.