Mental Health Licensed Clinical

Trinita R. Lattimore

***** ******* ***., ***., *** - Bowie, MD 20721

Home/Cell: 301-***-**** - Email: ****************@*****.***

Clinical Director-Manager/Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

A versatile collaborative, accomplished, and knowledgeable, clinical manager-director and licensed professional counselor with a successful track record in leading people in the right direction within their clinical operations. Experienced well over 11+ years of working in the mental health sector as an Outpatient Mental Health Clinician (O.M.H.C.). Outstanding and increase based organizational, and problem-solving skills. A practiced hands-on director-manager. Highly collaborative with a knack for building productive relationships within a team, colleagues, and management to function smoothly while driving others around me towards excellence and attaining business goals for increase. A remarkably successful mentor to those I manage, owing to exceptional people skills and always giving them the communication nudge in the right direction to go the extra mile and help in achieving what seemed difficult with ease. Have a solid track record in achieving the set goals and delivering personal best at every step of the way to provide optimal results, establishing and maintaining the key partnerships and relationships that prove productive and allow for better performance. Thrived in fast-paced mental health environments and cherished a chance to self-manage things through innate problem-solving skills and never say never attitude.

Skills/Education Areas: Best Notes, Credible EHR, Data Wits, SAMMS, Doctor Cloud, Share Note, Therapy Notes, Microsoft Office, General Office Automation, PowerPoint Designer/Presenter. Radio Co-host (Lavonia Perryman Show)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Interdynamics, Inc., Landover, Maryland – School Clinician and Outpatient Mental Health Clinician (08/2022 - Present)

Supervisor: Shasta Taylor, Email: ******.*******@********.*** – Direct Dial – 410-***-**** cell

Conducted training and workshops for staff, students, and parents also conducted classroom observations and functional behavioral assessments. Planned with the school psychologist, I.E.P. Coordinator guidance counselors and social workers, providing family support and liaison service with other agencies on behalf of the student and family.

Provided counseling to students, teachers, and parents conducting teacher consultations and classroom intervention plans. Trainings and school-wide workshops for staff and students, for functional behavioral assessments of 504 special education accommodations (mental health). Attended weekly team meetings as required and conducted community outreach for the agency. Coordinated with the multi-disciplinary team and participated in IEP, and S.I.T. team meetings for determination of psycho-social needs. Collaborating with school administrators, teachers, and support staff as requested, providing crisis intervention for students, staff, and families. Especially during school shootings. Maintained accurate and timely documentation of all services with meetings weekly clinical and medical director meetings with all agency staff involved.

PRESTIGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, District of Columbia – CLINICAL MANAGER (12/6/2021-April 2022 Supervisor: Sal Simmons, Email: *******.*******@*****.*** - Managed a team of 10 Recovery Support Service Workers for the ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Team. Provided 24 hours seven days a week management contact to our team, servicing consumers in crisis or who are new to our agency. Gathered daily action items for follow-up by the RSS Workers as well as weekly supervision and monthly group supervision.

MDT weekly meetings as needed to determine the clinical direction with Clinical Director and C.O.O.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP – Medical Methadone Medical Center – CLINICAL DIRECTOR ( 4/19/2021-12/6//2021)

Supervisor: Amanda Karistai, MBA, LCSW-BACS, Regional Vice President Operations-Email: **************@***********.***

Supervised 10 CACI and CACII addiction counselors and also provided professional training for mental health with the counselors.

Providing guidance and assistance to the counseling team as needed.

Assisted patients in identifying, maximizing, and relating their strength to appropriate social, educational (academic and vocational club occasional), and occupational goals.

Prepared clients in adjusting to a drug-free existence, and offered assistance (emotional and physical) in problematic issues.

Performed duties within the scope of my license as an addendum to the clinical director's responsibility.

LIFE CARES INC – (07/2020 -04/2021)

Supervisor: Chantel Banks - 202-***-**** -- **@***********.**

Supervised 16 community support workers, reviewed documentation, led weekly trainings.

Coordinated agency-wide mental health services and ensured 24/7 availability of care.

Managed recruitment, training, and external communications to improve service quality.

URBAN BEHAVIORAL ASSOCIATES - OMHC Therapist (2017 – 2020)

Supervisor: Della Roderick – Phone – 443-***-**** -- [Owner-Dr. Tracee Burroughs-Gardner, MD - Email: **********@***********.***]

Conducted clinical assessments (diagnostic, psychosocial) and prepared assessment reports promptly, consistent with agency standards. Supervised one person as a site supervisor for Acapella University.

Developed and implemented initial and subsequent treatment plans for supportive counseling services with the client and client’s support system. Focus on employee assistance program clients who again had needs surrounding work and family life needs.

Provided individual, family, and group therapy sessions and interventions as outlined in the therapy plan, using a strengths-based approach and best practice models. Developed therapeutic relationships with the client’s family members in the treatment process as necessary and appropriate. Collaborated with community agencies and professionals to coordinate appropriate care.

TALK TO ME INC. LLC – Independent Contractor (2016 – 2017)

Supervisor: Alishia Zimmerman 301-***-**** - Email: *******.****@*****.***

Counseled with emphasis on mental health as a clinician. I collaborated with all individuals (women preferred) court-ordered or by referral via all local state facilities or counties.

Assigned groups for victims of domestic violence abuse; family, parenting, homelessness, stress management; self-esteem; sexual assault and referred clients for physical fitness awareness as part of the treatment plan for long/short term goals.

ALL THAT’S THERAPEUTIC, Oxon Hill, MD – Therapist = Independent Contractor (2014 – 2016)

Clinical Supervisor: Alishia Zimmerman 301-***-**** - Email: *******.****@*****.***

Counseled 20-40 clients, with emphasis on awareness, prevention, and trauma. Collaborated with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. Assisted individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health.

Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment. Encouraged clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships. Guided clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their problems. Prepared and maintained all required treatment records and reports.

Counseled clients individually and in the group session, to assist in overcoming dependencies adjusting to life, and making changes. Collected information about clients through interviews, observations, and tests.

GAUDENZIA - CMCF (Central Maryland Correctional Facility), PRISON SERVICES COUNSELOR II (08/20/2014 = 11/11/2014)

Supervisor Ms. Patricia Williams, Sr. Hr. Manager-(610)239-96Ext.1034-Email: *************@*********.***.

Counseled with emphasis on drug and alcohol awareness and prevention. Specializing in running men’s psycho-educational groups twice a week as well as individual sessions three times a week. Used the Therapeutic Community Treatment Intervention (TCTI).

Performed advanced therapeutic care using therapeutic community structured approaches, advocacy, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals that are incarcerated, who are being treated for chemical dependency; mental health, and those who have graduated the program and are about to transition to re-entry status.

Prepared treatment plans, and histories. I wrote letters, made reports; kept records; encouraged, reassured, and gave needed support; recommended and provided transitional housing and employment referrals. Urinalysis testing as needed, facilitated special events such as workshops, retreats, and trips. Partnered with managed care organizations, hospitals, clinics, courts, prisons, and gatekeepers in planning to meet the needs of clients and assist them in utilizing these resources.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS

CPR Certified- June 2022-June 2024.

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - January 2014 - January 2015.

Domestic Violence Intern, House of Ruth (Beltsville, Maryland) (2010-2011).

Internship Site Supervisor: Acapella University - Supervisor – Dr. Baemond, Supervising Professor, 945-***-****) – (2019).

Licensure/Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor (District of Columbia), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor–Supervisor (Maryland). Current.

Master of Science, Clinical and Community Counseling - GPA 3.5 (May 11) – Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD.

Master of Arts in Education - GPA 3.5- (May ’04)-Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.

Licensed Reverend -2001 to Present.

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