Laterra Champion LCSW

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Canyon Country, CA 91387 US

Day/Message Phone: 661-***-****

Email: acfw88@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA

Master's of Social Work Degree 05/2004

Grambling State University, Grambling La

BA, Recreational Therapy Degree 12/2001

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications: Courses relevant to field

consist of but are not limited to the Study of Human behavior in social

environment, Abnormal Psychology, Autonomous of Social Work, Group Work

Practice, DMS -IV Classification and diagnosis criteria etc. Certifications consist

of First Aid, CPR, Pro-Act, Field Instructor Certified, through the University of

Southern California, and Trained in Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Affiliations:

California Board of Behavioral Science – {6/14} Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Work Experience:

Penny Lane Center

10/2008 – Present

Supervisor: Wend y Carpenter 818-***-****)

- Supervise eight master level social workers, two Quality Improvement Specialist

and the residential advocate in a juvenile residential facility (capacity of 109

youth).

-Oversee and manage county contract compliance within the agency as well as

oversee department budget,

- cover open caseload and provide counseling and crisis intervention to youth in

need,

-Prepare administrative reports to clearly and concisely apprise the Associate

Director of the current status of the facility and its operations,

-Review and sign employee time sheets and vacation request,

-Assist with the hire and orientation of staff in effort to optimize effectiveness of

service and minimize turnover,

Additional Responsibilities of Quality Improvement Supervisor consist of:

-Monitor the quality assurance of the agency in the area of clients’ wellness,

clinical management, medication management, risk management, staff training,

education, staff performance and clients discharge readiness,

-Function as an integral part of the Quality and Performance Improvement

programs in the residential department,

-Oversee quality improvement efforts of the residential program,

-Aid in investigations of special incident to ensure standards of care are

maintained.

Penny Lane Center’s

11/2005 - 10/2008

Therapist

Supervisor: Lorah Joe 818-***-****)

-Facilitate weekly individual, family and group therapy,

-Link clients and families with after care mental health services as necessary,

-Scheduling and attending treatment team conferences, staffing, administrative

reviews, and discharge planning,

- Documentation alarming or abrupt behavioral change on Special Incidents

Reports,

-Monitor client’s academic performance and current status within the residential

program,

- Represent as the liaison among the agency, the department of mental health,

Juvenile Courts, Probation Department, Department of Children and Family

Services and schools.

Kedren Acute Psychiatric Hospital

06/2005 - 11/2005

Psychiatric Therapist

Supervisor: Jannice 213-***-****)

-Complete initial and on goining biopsychosocial assessments,

-Provide weekly therapy and counseling to individuals suffering from serious and

intractable symptoms of severe mental illness, which contributes to impairment of

daily functioning,

-Assist clients in developing Individualized Treatment Plans,

- Provide Case management services in the form of client Advocate,

- Link clients with referrals to resources within their community,

- Record the facilitation of services and client response to treatment (DMH

documentation),

-Work effectively in a multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure comprehensive

treatment goals and continuity of care.

Penny Lane Center's

North Hills, CA

01/2005- 06/2005

Residential Social Worker

Supervisor: Mika Grisby 818-***-****)

-Crisis Intervention for youth expressing high levels of stress and presenting

mental health problems,

- Monitor youths’ school attendance and participate in SST, IEP meetings,

-Case Management Services: Link youth and families to after care services,

-Providing counseling, and process groups,

-Assist youth in developing alternative behavioral techniques beneficial to

achieving their individualized program goals,

-Assist emancipating youth in learning Independent Living Skills and money

management techniques,

- Provide court recommendation concerning youths’ program progress or lack

thereof in efforts to maintain continuity of care with the Juvenile Court System,

Probation Department and/or the Department of Children and Family Services.

References: UPON REQUEST

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