Edria Johnson

Edria Johnson, LCSW, MHS, CADC, currently serves as Clinical Services Manager at the National Youth Advocate Program since January 2022, focusing on providing mental health support and resources for individuals with mental illnesses. Prior experience includes roles as a Social Worker at Franciscan Health and Therapist at the Regional Mental Health Center, where Edria provided therapy and support to clients. Edria's earlier experience includes positions such as Adoption Preservation Therapist and ACS Recovery Support Therapist at Metropolitan Family Services and Grand Prairie Services, respectively, emphasizing assessment, treatment planning, and case management. Edria began a career in education as a Special Education Para Professional at Bloom Trail High School. Edria holds a Master of Social Work in Child & Family Services and a Master of Health Science in Addiction Studies from Governors State University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.