Vanessa R Franklin
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
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Professional Background
I have a Bachelor Degree in Social Work and a Master Degree in Mental Health Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counseling. My license was issued by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners. This board can be reached by at 11410 Lake Sherwood Ave Suite A, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816 ( 225 ) 295 - 8444
Education
Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Southern University, 2003
Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Southern University, 1994
Professional Experience
Team Lead, Merakey, 08/18 – Current : Direct the day to day clinical operations of the ACT team, provide clinical supervision, and coordinate client admission process and treatment
Care Advocate, United Healthcare, 07/17 – 07/18 : Preformed reviews to determine appropriate level of care, crisis intervention, and provided information to members and providers regarding mental health benefits
Utilization Manager, Healthcare Support, 03/2015 – 08/2015( Temporary) : Authorized and monitored care for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues according to medical necessity, participated in clinical staffing, and monitored discharge plans
Licensed Mental Health Professional, All Out Community Care Services : 03/2012 – 04/2019: Current: Conducted clinical supervision, completed psychosocial assessments, and coordinated community services
Licensed Mental Health Professional, HCI: 05/2007 – 02/2012: Provided individual counseling services for adults and children, provided crisis intervention, and developed treatment plans
Counselor, Franklin Counseling Services, LLC, 03/2011 – Current: Crisis intervention, complete assessments on adults and children, and provide clinical supervision
Counselor, Psychare of Louisiana Community Mental Health Center: 08/2005 – 04/2007
Outpatient day program for adults with co-occurring disorders, provided individual and group sessions, collaborated with multi – disciplines on client progress
Client Care Counselor, Baton Rouge Detox Center: 07/2004 – 03/2005
Provided family education, performed admission intake, and completed psychosocial assessments
Therapist, Progressive Mental Center: 12/2003 – 06/2005
Outpatient day program for adults with co – occurring disorders, conducted individual and group sessions, coordinated community resources, and maintained documentation on caseload
Family Service Coordinator, Hall Services & Management: 05/2000 – 11/2003
Coordinated medical and social services for children with special needs, developed individualize treatment plans, and advocated for the client and family
Certifications
Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners
Professional Associations
Louisiana Counseling Association
References and Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request