Lehtisha Robinson, MSW

New York, NY ***** 845-***-**** ad3gqh@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/lehtisha-robinson-49a4453a

EXPERIENCE

Urban Resource Institute, New York, NY 2021 to Present

Clinical Social Worker

Assess and evaluate new, existing, and prospective clients/families referred by NYC Department of Homeless Services.

Develop individual living plans (ILPs) for families, create strategies for engaging individuals with trauma histories and provide therapeutic support.

Provide clinical supervision of case managers, participate in staff meetings and clinical caseload conferences.

Collaborate with internal staff and external providers to conduct clinical case conferences, comply with ILP goals, and address unmet needs.

Manage crisis interventions and on-call situations, adhere to agency procedures.

Attend trainings and consortium meetings to discuss service delivery issues.

Complete comprehensive evaluations (CFEs) to evaluate residents’ mental health status upon admission and regularly assess the safety and well-being of all clients.

Coordinate mental health and psychiatric care and referrals and develop a resource network of social services providers.

Participate in weekly individual and group supervisions, attend training seminars to enhance and develop clinical skills and assist with report and program evaluations.

Develop and facilitate group meetings.

Review progress notes and service plans, monitor resident records for compliance and best practices.

Urban Pathways, New York, NY 2015 to 2021

Social Work Supervisor

Coordinated and facilitated biweekly group meetings and case conferences for clients and management.

Collected resident rent payments and provided proper invoice receipts.

Scheduled medical and mental health appointments, arranged, and confirmed daily/weekly travel for clients based on their specific needs and accompanied fragile appointments when needed.

Reviewed and drafted annual program-specific evaluations based on funding guidelines.

Scheduled mandatory monthly medical appointments for all clients on active caseload.

Ensured proper documentation of services for Medicaid billing.

Coordinated clients’ housing case management services with all other service providers.

Completed psychosocial, functional assessment, service plans, weekly progress notes and 2010 E packages through web PACT system.

Conducted case conferences and made collateral contacts with all providers.

Myrtle Ave Men's Shelter, Samaritan Village, Brooklyn, NY 2013 to 2014

Case Manager

Helped residents find safe, permanent, and affordable housing; completed initial housing assessment and determined their eligibility for various housing programs and services.

Participated in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and shared housing assessment outcomes and recommendations with the team.

Developed housing service plans and ensured each resident's housing needs were included in their comprehensive treatment plan.

Provided individual and group counseling regarding housing issues to help residents meet the goals of the service and comprehensive treatment plans - documented all sessions.

Taught residents independent living skills, such as budgeting and money management, to help them establish and maintain self-sufficiency.

Served as a liaison between housing agencies (HRA, Section 8, ACS) and advocated for residents' housing needs while developing and maintaining a relationship with the housing agencies.

Created and maintained the housing referral resource manual.

Developed and maintained relationships with landlords, brokers, and realty agencies.

Made housing referrals, followed-up to determine the outcome of all referrals, set up appointments for residents to view apartments and prepared residents for housing interviews.

Formulated discharge plans based on resident's needs and eligibility for various housing resources and completed monthly housing report.

Samaritan Village, Brooklyn, NY 2012 to 2013

Case Manager

Conducted thorough needs assessment and developed exit plans to ensure stable and sustainable housing.

Provide crisis intervention to individuals and families facing emergencies involving food, shelter, medical, reconstruction, and other needs.

Utilized knowledge of resources available at all levels of government and community resources to make referrals to resolve identified issues; helped guests apply for and receive public and private benefits.

Conducted visits to pre-Hurricane Sandy homes and ensured all guests signed FEMA consent letters.

Ensured all progress notes were accurately documented, printed, and placed in charts within 24-48 hours.

Obtained important documentation/information from guests such as FEMA award letters, copies of identification, mail from pre-Sandy address, landlord information, etc.

Performed case reviews with immediate supervisors, completed weekly tracker to be submitted to the Commissioner of DHS

Odyssey House, New York, NY 2011 to 2012 Family Center Counselor

Advocated for and coordinated a full range of client services, efficiently managed a case load of 14-16 clients, promoted and monitored linkage development with other service providers.

Ensured quality services and referrals were within program policies and required community follow-up were in place to engage with clients.

Managed and provided timely intakes, assessments, service plans, and referrals; maintained documents and progress notes.

Discussed program services with client from intake to discharge, established and maintain case records.

Liaised with all primary agencies involved with clients and obtained case records.

Conducted weekly client counseling, follow ups, and offered recommendations.

Promoted compliance with medical appointments, GED attendance and encouraged self-sufficiency and empowerment.

Jewish Board for Family and Children Services, Bronx, NY 2008 to 2011

Social Worker

Assessed the needs of individuals, provided crisis intervention support, prepared progress notes on the residents, and attended court appointments.

Serviced families with drug and mental health treatment.

Participated in the Child Welfare Abuse and Neglect Prevention Program.

Provided home visits, school monitoring, and child well-being services

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

Yeshiva University, Wurzweiler School of Social Work - New York, NY 2020

Master's in Clinical Social Work

Yeshiva University - New York, NY 2020

Certificate in Palliative Care

Alfred University - New York, NY 2015

MPA in Public Administration

Iona College School of Arts and Science - New Rochelle, NY 2002

BS in Psychology

SKILLS

Technical Skills

Windows XP, Microsoft Office – Word and Access, and Data Entry

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Medicare, Case Management, Health Care, Individual and Group Counseling, Group Therapy, Crisis Intervention and Management, Social Work, Addiction Counseling, Child & Family Counseling, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Management and Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Discharge Planning, Supervising, Program Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Documentation Review, Records Management, Teaching and Meeting Facilitation, Motivational Interviewing.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Secretary to Co-Chair of Harlem Coalition

American Diabetes Association

Tai Chi Coordinator for Auriculotherapy

Psi Chi Psychology Association

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