Supervisor Quality Assurance
Resume:
Laterra Champion LCSW
Canyon Country, CA 91387 US
Day/Message Phone: 661-***-****
Email: ***************@*******.***
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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