Manika Joseph

Manika Joseph, MHC-LP, has a diverse work experience in various organizations and roles. Manika is currently working as a Community School Director at Counseling In Schools since 2022. In 2022, they also worked as a Therapist at Liberation-Based Therapy LCSW, PLLC, where they provided individual, couple, and family therapy sessions and conducted mental health assessments.

Prior to their current roles, Manika worked as a Program Coordinator at Commonpoint Queens from 2021 to 2022, where they played a key role in the My Sisters Keeper program and school-wide initiatives. Manika also served as a Counseling Intern at Martin Van Buren High School during 2021.

From 2014 to 2021, Manika held various positions at The Door - A Center of Alternatives, including Career Advancement Coach and Outreach Specialist. Manika worked as a Service Provider at Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA) from 2019 to 2021, and as an Engagement Specialist at Art and Acceptance from 2018 to 2019.

Additionally, Manika has served as a Til Case Manager/Program Manager at Diaspora Community Services from 2016 to 2018, a Program Coordinator at YMCA of the USA in 2015, a CASAC Intern at Kingsboro Addiction Treatment Center from 2015 to 2016, and a Case Planner at Little Sisters of the Assumption Health Services from 2014 to 2015.

Overall, Manika Joseph has a strong background in counseling, program coordination, and community support services with experience in both non-profit and educational settings.

Manika Joseph, MHC-LP, holds an Advanced Study Certificate in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor from Alfred University. Manika also obtained a Master's degree in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services from Hunter College. In addition, they have a CASAC certification in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from Kingsborough Community College. Manika Joseph earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Human Services, General from City Tech, CUNY. Manika'seducation journey began at Midwood, but no specific degree or field of study information is available for that period.