Mental Health Program Manager
Resume:
Laura L. Scrofani-Jones, LCSW
Hammond,LA
ac97rw@r.postjobfree.com
Education
East Tennessee State University - May 2008 Johnson City, TN
Masters of Social Work.
University Of North Carolina Asheville - December 2001 Asheville, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Art - Concentration in Ceramics
Dean's list.
President of Art Front (student art club)
Best of Show- Center for Craft Creativity & Design
Experience
Choices Coordinated Solutions Hammond.LA
December 2018- Present
Care Coordinator Supervisor
Provide High Fidelity coaching and supervision for CSoC/ WRAP around services.
Provide Clinical staffing to Magellan for youth in the program.
Interviewing, hiring, training new staff.
Reviewing plans of care
Collaboration with agency providers and partners.
Primary Care Providers for a Healthy Feliciana/RKM Primary Care Clinton, LA
August 2015-November 2018
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Provided counseling services for children, teens, and adults at the Federally Funded Healthcare clinic.
Team Leader
Provide school-based counseling services to children 3-18 years of age.
Contribute to IEP and treatment team meetings.
Crossroads Behavioral Health Hammond, LA
February 2014- July 2015
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Provide individual, family, couples counseling for children, teens and adults.
Expert Witness; Amite, LA.
Greenbrier Behavioral Health Covington, LA
August 2013-March 2014
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Participate and contribute to interdisciplinary treatment team.
Responsible for creating and implementing treatment plans.
Planned and implemented daily group therapy
Conducted individual and family therapy sessions as needed.
Initiated Psychosocial Assessment of patients upon admission.
Administered mental status exams as ordered by doctors.
Adhere to JACO, DEHEC, and state policy and procedures.
Performed discharge planning; to include after-care appointments, connecting patients to community resources, and coordinating challenging placement arrangements.
Louisiana State University Behavioral Health Acute Unit Bogalusa, LA
May 2013- July 2013
Mental Health Program Manager
Participate and contribute to interdisciplinary treatment team.
Responsible for creating and implementing treatment plans.
Planned and implemented daily group therapy
Conducted individual and family therapy sessions as needed.
Initiated Psychosocial Assessment of patients upon admission.
Administered mental status exams as ordered by doctors.
Adhere to JACO, DHEC, and state policy and procedures.
Performed discharge planning; to include after-care appointments, connecting patients to community resources, and coordinating challenging placement arrangements.
Create and conduct in-service education sessions for nursing and psychiatric assistance both in the ED and on the unit.
The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health Greer, SC
-August 2011- April 2013
Therapist
Participate and contribute to interdisciplinary treatment team.
Responsible for creating and implementing treatment plans.
Planned and implemented daily group therapy and bi-weekly psycho-educational groups
Conducted individual and family therapy sessions as needed.
Initiated Psychosocial Assessment of patients upon admission.
Administered mental status exams as ordered by doctors.
Adhere to JACO, DEHEC, and agency policy and procedures.
Patient Advocate for patient and family grievances.
Court appointed Designated Examiner
SpringBrook Behavioral Health Travelers Rest, SC
-April 2010- August 2011
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
Participate and contribute to interdisciplinary treatment team.
Responsible for creating and implementing treatment plans.
Performed discharge planning; to include after-care appointments, connecting patients to community resources, and coordinating challenging placement arrangements.
Provided utilization reviews to health insurance companies to facilitate comprehensive patient care.
Planned and implemented daily group therapy and psycho-educational groups.
Liaison between medical staff and patient care providers, case managers, and families.
Adhere to JACO, DEHEC, and agency policy and procedures.
Provided treatments for a wide range of mental illness, including but not limited to, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Depression and Anxiety.
Coordinated patient admissions and intake procedures; working in conjunction with referring hospital, agency doctor, and supporting medical staff.
Orin Community Health Center Spartanburg, SC
-August 09-March 2010
Clinical Therapist
• Provide individual and family therapy for children, adults and couples; who suffer from a wide range of mental illnesses and life challenges, including but not limited to PTSD, sexual abuse, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, adjustment disorder, as well as grief and loss.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Conduct and contribute to treatment team meetings.
Young Chefs Academy
-May 08 to February 09 Greenville, SC
Owner/Operator
Increased sales by 30% in a three month period.
Planned and implemented class and lessons materials.
Taught children ages 3-14 years of age how to read and execute a recipe, while incorporating kitchen safety, sanitation, and etiquette.
Accountable for all day to day operations of running a small business.
Scheduling staff.
Booking parties and special events.
CNC/Access, INC
-January 05 to July 06
-January 99 to May 01 Asheville, NC
One-on-one Mentor
Community Support Specialist
Provided one-on-one care for mentally ill and behaviorally-challenged children and
adults, while teaching life and social skills, time management, coping strategies, anger management techniques and supportive counseling. Guided individuals through treatment plans and documentation of progress and redirected individuals during episodic events, while implementing crisis plans and intervention.
Designed, contributed to, and participated in IEP (Individual Education Plans), treatment
team meetings, and treatment plans. Worked in the public school systems to offer one-on-one coaching to ensure student participation and their success in a mainstream environment.
Implemented the Love and Logic program created by Nancy Thomas for children with Reactive Attachment Disorder. Gained knowledge with Parenting with Love and Logic for Teachers.
Planned and implemented therapeutic art activities at the Specialized Summer Program
for at risk children between the ages of 5 through 15 years of age, in groups of up to 25.
Cared for clients suffering from: Mental Retardation, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome,
Bi-Polar Disorder, Severely Emotionally Disturbed, Borderline Personality Disorder,
Reactive Attachment Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Alcoholism,
ADHD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder, and Traumatic Brain Injury.
Internship
Harmony Adoptions
- August 07 to May 08 Maryville, TN
Adoption Support and Preservation In-Home Therapist,
MSW Intern
In-home individual and family therapist
Assist and contribute to IEP meetings, Treatment Team meetings, school visits, and
court proceedings as needed.
Plan and implement activities and discussion in family and child support group.
Connecting individuals and families with community supports and resources.
Presented at the Tennessee Chapter NASW on Reactive Attachment Disorder.
Department of Children Services
- August 06 to May 07 Johnson City, TN
MSW Intern
Conducted interviews with and engaged families, children, and foster parents.
Gathered information for and documented Functional Assessments.
Conducted home studies and documentation of results of court ordered home studies.
Contributed and participated in Child and Family Team Meetings.
Performed TNKids documentation.
Set appointments for children and families including but not limited to medical,
dental, parent/child visitation, and Child and Family Team Meetings.
Participated in CART and CPIT.
Advocate for families and children.
Gained knowledge of DCS policy and procedures.
Participated and contributed to Independent Life Skills Class.
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