Mental Health Services
Resume:
Barbara S. Johns, LCSW-BACS License #****
NPI 188*******
Jonesboro, La 71251
*********@*****.***
Employment History
Family Solutions Counseling (Main office is in Monroe LA)
Social Worker (Housed at Jackson Parish Correctional Center) July 2021 to Present
Provide a variety of psychosocial therapies, either individual or group, including biological, psychological, and social, to alleviate symptoms, attain appropriate functioning and prevent relapse. Conduct mental health evaluations for those detainees who meet criteria for mental health referral, document the comprehensive mental health evaluation, help develop an overall treatment/management plan, refer patient to other disciplines such as medical staff and staff psychiatrist, and notify Health Services of emergent mental health needs. Provide mental health services which include at a minimum screening for mental health problems on intake, referral to outpatient services for the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness, crisis intervention and the management of acute psychiatric episodes, stabilization of the mentally ill and the prevention of psychiatric deterioration in the correctional setting, referral and admission to licensed mental health facilities for inmates whose psychiatric needs exceed the treatment capability of the facility, obtaining and documenting informed consent. Maintain caseload and provide mental health services per ICE (immigration) standards to eligible immigrants in detention.
Jackson Parish Correctional Center (Jackson Parish Sheriff and Lasalle Corrections)
Mental Health Specialist January 2020 to July 2021
Provide a variety of psychosocial therapies, either individual or group, including biological, psychological, and social, to alleviate symptoms, attain appropriate functioning and prevent relapse. Conduct mental health evaluations for those detainees who meet criteria for mental health referral, document the comprehensive mental health evaluation, help develop an overall treatment/management plan, refer patient to other disciplines such as medical staff and staff psychiatrist, and notify Health Services of emergent mental health needs. Provide mental health services which include at a minimum screening for mental health problems on intake, as approved by the mental health professional, referral to outpatient services for the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness, crisis intervention and the management of acute psychiatric episodes, stabilization of the mentally ill and the prevention of psychiatric deterioration in the correctional setting, referral and admission to licensed mental health facilities for inmates whose psychiatric needs exceed the treatment capability of the facility, obtaining and documenting informed consent. This facility is contracted by ICE and I was required to pass a strenuous federal background check called EQUIP.
Allegiance Behavioral Health November 2016 to December 2019
Director of Social Services
Plan, develop and direct all social work programs that insure the comprehensive health care plan for Allegiance Behavioral Health Centers of Ruston and Monroe, inpatient and outpatient services at all 4 campuses. Prepare and conduct in-services for 10 CEU hours yearly for social workers and counselors, so they miss less time on the job in pursuit of these hours. Hire, fire, evaluate and supervise therapists at all four campuses. Ensure quality improvement by participating in committees and departmental meetings. Supervise and train interns from La Tech master’s level counseling programs and GSU social work programs, which assist employed therapists and insure a source for future employee pool. Liaison between social service staff and other disciplines such as physicians nursing staff.
Rehab Services of Louisiana – NELA Division September 2015 to November 2016
Clinical Manager, LMHP
Supervised field staff in the Monroe, Winnsboro, Ruston, and Jonesboro offices that were providing MHR services, including PSR and CPST, to eligible Medicaid recipients in the community setting. Conducted regular staff meetings and in-services with all staff on a regular basis. Responsible for reviewing and signing off on all assessments completed by other staff members in the Monroe, Winnsboro, and Ruston offices. Provided quality review of client charts, progress notes, treatment plans and diagnoses for all new patients. These were required for payment by the Medicaid health plans.
Jackson Parish School Board, Jonesboro, LA August 1997- December 2011
Pupil Appraisal Coordinator/Director
Served in a director’s position as Pupil Appraisal Coordinator to ensure that assessments, reassessments, treatment plans and direct services were provided by pupil appraisal staff such as other social workers, psychologists, speech pathologists, and related service personnel agency, state and federal guidelines serving special needs students, including those with physical and mental disabilities, and behavioral issues. Retired from this job after 33 years total with the State Retirement System.
Winn Parish School Board, Winnfield, LA January 1990 - July 1997
School Social Worker
Worked with families and children who were having academic or behavioral problems in school to evaluate their skill level and devise plans to help them to succeed. I also worked part-time for Haworth Home Health in Winnfield, LA, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, seeing patients in their homes.
Office of Family Services April 1977 - December 1988
Family Service Worker
Employed by the Office of Family Services in several parishes of north-central Louisiana over an 11+ year period, changing locations to remain close to family; In each location, performed generally the same direct service duties, including determining eligibility for state programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, medically needy, assistance payments, transportation services, food stamps, etc. Resigned in January of 1989 to pursue a Master of Social Work graduate degree on a full-time basis.
Office of Family Services, Natchitoches, LA March 1977—May 1977
Daycare Center Worker
Filled a temporary position replacing an employee during her maternity leave. Duties included providing care and behavioral interventions with underprivileged children in a daycare setting.
Education Credentials
Grambling State University, Grambling, LA December 1989
Master of Social Work (MSW – 60-hour degree program) GPA: 4.0
Interned at GSU Counseling Center and Lincoln Parish School Board
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA March 1977
Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Professional Social Welfare GPA: 3.8
Interned at Methodist Children’s Home of Ruston
Professional Accomplishments
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker #3132 as certified by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners on June 20, 1992
- Earned and maintain BACS credential (Board Approved Clinical Supervisor) through the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners
- Nationally-certified School Social Work Specialist
- Member of the Jackson Parish Hospital Service District Board of Commissioners (Hospital Board) from August 1993 to July 2017
- Served a six-year term on the Jackson Parish Council on the Aging Board
- Served as Region 6 Representative on the Department of Education School Social Worker
Advisory Board for approximately 6+ years
- Trained and served as Elections Commissioner for two years
- Past Member of the National Association of Social Workers
- Served on the Advisory Board for the Jackson Parish Hospital School-Based Health Clinic
- Served on the Advisory Committee for Pine Belt Head Start
References
Chris Young, Former CEO Allegiance Behavioral Health of Monroe, and Ruston, 318-***-****
John Morgan, CEO Jackson Parish Hospital 318-***-**** or 318-***-****
Tom Johnston, LPC-S 318-***-****, formerly with Rehab Services of Shreveport
Bobbie Caldwell, LCSW, formerly with Jackson Parish School Board, currently with Johnny Robinson Group Home in Monroe LA 318-***-****
Derek Reid, LCSW, Farmerville Hospital IOP Therapist, 318-***-****
Bart Liles, LPC-S, Immediate Supervisor, Family Solutions Counseling, 318-***-****
Alysha Duck, MBA, BCBA, Executive Director/CEO Catalyst Behavior Solutions, 318-***-****
Chelsea Brawner, LPC, Owner and Provider at 206 Counseling, 870-***-****
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