Leah Ragusa, LCSW-C
Clinician I at The Children's Guild- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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LCSW-C
Maryland Board of Social Work ExaminersOct, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Licensed General Social Worker (LGSW)
Maryland Board of Social Work ExaminersAug, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Care Coordinator
University of MarylandDec, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Certified
University of MarylandJul, 2011- Oct, 2024
Experience
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The Children's Guild
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Clinician I
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Aug 2016 - Present
Provide school-based individual, family, and group therapy Provide school-based individual, family, and group therapy
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Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Work Intern, Special Victims Unit
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Sep 2015 - Jul 2016
Provided support and accompany domestic violence and child sexual/physical abuse victims and witnesses to court Developed individualized safety plans with victims of domestic violence Interview child victims, parents, and case workers for Child Abuse Diversion Program Developed treatment plans for first-time child physical abuse offenders Conducted forensic interviews with children involved in physical child abuse cases Connected individuals with appropriate community resources Show less
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Choices Coordinated Care Solutions
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Care Coordinator
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Jul 2012 - Jun 2016
Engaged families and community members in the Wraparound process Facilitated child-family-team meetings monthly Helped families identify their strengths and natural supports within their community Created individualized crisis plans and Plans of Care unique to each family to help sustain their child in the community Identified and connected families to strength-based resources in the community that correspond to needs of the family Liaison with all community and government agencies involved with family to maintain open lines of communication Assisted in the interview/hiring process and make new hire recommendations Actively participated on several committees including Training Committee and Database Pilot Committee Developed a Plan of Care and authored a Family Story currently being utilized as an example for Wraparound national trainings Show less
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Employment and Life Skills Intern
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Sep 2014 - Apr 2015
Met with clients individually to discuss goals, needs, and strengths to create person-centered plans Worked with small groups regarding employment and daily living skills Liaison with various outside agencies to coordinate volunteer locations and provide onsite client job-coaching Updated policy book to reflect alignment with COMAR regulations Met with clients individually to discuss goals, needs, and strengths to create person-centered plans Worked with small groups regarding employment and daily living skills Liaison with various outside agencies to coordinate volunteer locations and provide onsite client job-coaching Updated policy book to reflect alignment with COMAR regulations
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Wraparound Maryland
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certified Care Coordinator
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Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
Engaged families in the Wraparound process Facilitated child-family-team meetings monthly Helped families identify natural supports within their community Created individualized crisis plans and Plans of Care unique to each family to help sustain their child in the community Identified and connected families to strength-based resources in the community that correspond to needs of the family Engaged families in the Wraparound process Facilitated child-family-team meetings monthly Helped families identify natural supports within their community Created individualized crisis plans and Plans of Care unique to each family to help sustain their child in the community Identified and connected families to strength-based resources in the community that correspond to needs of the family
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Office/Program Assistant
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Jan 2008 - May 2011
Provided administrative support to the Dean of Students and the Office of Sophomore Initiatives Created and posted program advertisements, and prepared materials for events Proofread and edited newsletter, and updated website Tracked program attendance in Excel spreadsheets Sorted and delivered mail and packages, and prepared program information for mailing Contacted vendors regarding event confirmations and supplies Provided administrative support to the Dean of Students and the Office of Sophomore Initiatives Created and posted program advertisements, and prepared materials for events Proofread and edited newsletter, and updated website Tracked program attendance in Excel spreadsheets Sorted and delivered mail and packages, and prepared program information for mailing Contacted vendors regarding event confirmations and supplies
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Office/Marketing Assistant
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May 2009 - Jan 2011
Assisted Marketing Director with various special projects Created/Edited marketing and advertising packages Conducted distributor research Provided price quotes, placed orders, and set up shipping Responded to customer inquiries via phone and email Provided administrative support such as filing, faxing, mail, and written communications Assisted Marketing Director with various special projects Created/Edited marketing and advertising packages Conducted distributor research Provided price quotes, placed orders, and set up shipping Responded to customer inquiries via phone and email Provided administrative support such as filing, faxing, mail, and written communications
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Heraeus Kulzer
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Japan
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Assistant/Receptionist
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May 2008 - Aug 2008
Answered phones (switchboard), took messages and transferred calls Received, sorted, and delivered mail Data entry of daily orders into SAP Updated shipping information as necessary Provided administrative support such as faxing, filing, and photocopying Answered phones (switchboard), took messages and transferred calls Received, sorted, and delivered mail Data entry of daily orders into SAP Updated shipping information as necessary Provided administrative support such as faxing, filing, and photocopying
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Walgreen's Pharmacy
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Canada
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Hospitality
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Customer Service/Sales Associate
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May 2006 - Aug 2007
Provided customer service in the Cosmetics Department Processed cash transactions, refunds, and exchanges Offered knowledgeable product assistance to customers Assisted with inventory, displays, and stocked merchandise Provided customer service in the Cosmetics Department Processed cash transactions, refunds, and exchanges Offered knowledgeable product assistance to customers Assisted with inventory, displays, and stocked merchandise
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Education
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2013 - 2016
University of Maryland Baltimore
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work -
2007 - 2011
Loyola University Maryland
B.A, Psychology/International Business Minor -
2009 - 2010
Katholieke Universiteit
Psychology/International Business
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