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Jamila Hughley

@jamilahughley

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Program director and clinical social worker specializing in health services.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek leadership roles in health-focused organizations that value trauma-informed, affirming care, mentorship, teaching, and opportunities to improve integrated behavioral health services.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and credentialed addiction counselor with a Doctorate in Medical and Health Humanities and a long-standing commitment to integrated health services. I currently serve as Program Director for Social Work Services at a university-affiliated medical center.

My clinical career spans inpatient, outpatient, and infectious disease settings, with roles as clinical supervisor, mental health clinician, and inpatient psychiatric social worker. I maintain private practice experience and hold certifications in clinical supervision and school social work.

I have extensive academic and teaching experience as a practicum liaison, adjunct instructor, and practicum supervisor across multiple colleges and universities. I have contributed to research and publications and presented at national and regional conferences on topics including medical humanities, HIV care, and transgender health.

I bring leadership in program development, cross-campus advisory work, and community service, and I prioritize trauma-informed, affirming care and evidence-informed interventions to improve health outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Adjunct Instructor, Human Services

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Hudson County Community College

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Teach human and social services courses as an adjunct instructor since January 2024, delivering curriculum and supervising student practicum components.

Teaching Curriculum Development

Current

Program Director, Social Work

Current

Rutgers University

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Direct social work services at RWJ Medical School Eric B. Chandler Health Center, overseeing clinical programs, staff supervision, and service delivery since 2021 to improve patient behavioral health outcomes.

Program Management Clinical Supervision Social Work Behavioral Health Policy Development Patient Care Coordination Stakeholder Engagement

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Private Practice Clinician

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Hughley Healthy Healing, LLC

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Operated a private practice delivering clinical social work and addiction counseling services since 2020, providing individual therapy and supervision.

Clinical Supervision Telehealth

Clinical Supervisor

Rutgers University

Aug 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Supervised clinical staff in the NJ Medical School Infectious Diseases Department, improving care coordination and training between 2018 and 2021.

Clinical Supervision Infectious Diseases Staff Training Case Management Care Coordination

Mental Health Clinician II

Rutgers University

Sep 2015 - Aug 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Provided mental health clinical services in the NJ Medical School Infectious Diseases Department from 2015 to 2018, supporting patients with integrated behavioral health interventions.

Case Documentation Crisis Intervention

Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker

University Hospital

Oct 2012 - Aug 2018 (5 years 10 months)

Managed inpatient psychiatric social work caseload, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary coordination from 2012 to 2018 to improve patient transitions and outcomes.

Discharge Planning Crisis Intervention Patient Advocacy Case Management

Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker

Essex County Hospital Center

May 2008 - Sep 2015 (7 years 4 months)

Delivered inpatient psychiatric social work services and case management from 2008 to 2015, facilitating treatment planning and community resource linkage.

Inpatient Psychiatry Case Management Treatment Planning Patient Advocacy

Medical Surgical Social Worker

East Orange General Hospital

Oct 2004 - Dec 2007 (3 years 2 months)

Provided medical-surgical social work and case management from 2004 to 2007, coordinating discharge plans and supportive services for hospitalized patients.

Discharge Planning Case Management Patient Education