Nuri Abdus-salaam
@nuriabdus-salaam
Experienced crisis counselor and mental health specialist focused on trauma-informed care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a trained Crisis Counselor and Mental Health Specialist with over 10 years of hands-on experience providing trauma-informed emotional support, crisis intervention, and safety planning across clinical and community-based settings. I have delivered high-volume hotline support, facilitated psychoeducation workshops, and coordinated resources to connect clients with employment, housing, and behavioral health services.
My practice emphasizes empathetic listening, de-escalation, and culturally sensitive care; I maintain rigorous documentation and HIPAA-compliant workflows while advocating for wellness and recovery. I have a strong record of community engagement—supporting 500+ individuals via hotline work, organizing wellness events, and improving access to behavioral health services in underserved populations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Vocational & Community Mental Health Specialist
Nationalities Service Center
Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 (4 years)
Provided 1:1 and group mental health support to 20–25 clients weekly, facilitated psychoeducation workshops, and connected clients to employment, housing, and behavioral health resources to support recovery.
Crisis Hotline Counselor
Nationalities Service Center
Jan 2019 - Jan 2024 (5 years)
Provided immediate emotional support and crisis de-escalation to callers, conducted safety planning and referrals, and maintained HIPAA-compliant call documentation for a national hotline, supporting over 500 individuals.
Mental Health Community Professional
Inner City Family Services
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)
Conducted mental health screenings, crisis assessments, and culturally sensitive interventions in under-resourced communities while coordinating care with schools, clinics, and social services to increase engagement.
Mental Health Community Professional
Bridgeway
Jan 2012 - Jan 2016 (4 years)
Responded to acute field and phone-based mental health crises using de-escalation and emergency protocols, facilitated support groups, and maintained clinical documentation with a 98% compliance rate.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KUKean University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology & Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Activities and societies: Psi Chi International Honor Society; National Honor Society; certifications in Crisis Counseling, Mental Health First Aid, First Aid & CPR, and Trauma-Informed Care
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with coursework and training in psychiatric rehabilitation and treatment; involved in honor societies and related certifications.
RURutgers University
Bachelor of Science, Psychiatry Rehabilitation & Treatment
Activities and societies: Collaborative program with Kean University; related certifications and honor society membership
Completed coursework in psychiatric rehabilitation and treatment as part of a combined program with Kean University leading to a B.Sc. in Psychology.
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