Administrative Assistant Mental Health

Latasha M. Thaggard

Miami, Florida ***** • 305-***-****

PROFILE

Recent MSW graduate with experience in client-centered counseling, intakes-assessments, trauma-informed care, and implementing individual therapy. Strengths include:

Strong passion for advocacy in social justice and the promotion of equity and equality.

Team player with the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals and community members.

Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining client confidentiality

Family Resource Center Miami, FL 2020-Present

Court Liaison

Attends court hearings representing the agency and reporting the services that the agency provides to the families and the status of services, along with the compliance of the parents in cases.

Conveys all necessary information to the courts and respective parties.

Represents the agency in assigned courtrooms.

Conducts diligent searches for the attempt to locate individuals for purposes of court

Family Resource Center Miami, FL 2016-2020

Certified Full Case Manager

Maintained a large caseload of children who have been abused, abandoned, and/or neglected with the Department of Children and Families.

Responsible for performing and documenting monthly home visits to every child assigned to the caseload.

Articulated to the court the status of children and families and the basis for recommendations.

Integra Health Service Connect Tampa, FL 2016

Community Coordinator

Primary duties include coordinating services with members of various health plans, providers, and community agencies to improve member care.

Served as a liaison between underserved and health and social service organizations to ensure accuracy in insurance billing and coding.

Focused on special populations including HIV/AIDS community, homeless, mental illness, and substance abuse facilitating transition after discharge to safe community environments.

G4S Youth Services Tampa, FL 2014-2015

Youth Care Work 1

Counseled and offered life skill coaching to youth inmates

Participated in Treatment Teams

Received certificate in Case Management Training

Completed T4C Motivational Training

PAR Certified

Miami-Dade U.S. Attorney’s Office Miami, FL 2011-2014

Legal Assistant (Contract)

Administrative Assistant

Provided support assistance to Assistant U.S. Attorneys

Prepared subpoenas and indictment packages.

Handled electronic filings, maintained trial binders and exhibits, and various other administrative functions.

Possessed government-performed security clearance.

Worked with Budget Officer and Services Specialist referring and resolving a range of administrative problems, inquiries, and projects.

Heavily interacted with customers to identify, route, and resolve issues.

EDUCATION

Barry University Miami Shores, FL Aug 2023

Masters of Social Work (MSW)

Specialization: Mental Health Counseling

Florida A & M University, Tallahassee, FL May 2005

Bachelor of Science (BS), Sociology

Minor: Criminal Justice

SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Evolving Lives, Inc, MIAMI, FL 2022 –2023

Counseling Intern

Conducted group therapy with middle/ high school-age youth with a focus on emotional intelligence.

Attended community events for the organization.

Assisted clients with finding employment

Provided individual therapy for adult and adolescent clients with substance abuse issues, criminal histories, and mental health issues.

Counsel & Connect LLC .2021-2022

Conducted individual therapy or play therapy via telehealth or in person.

Entered notes from therapy sessions into the Simple Practice application.

Attended once-a-month meetings with community partners.

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