Experience

Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Family Services

  • Jul 2020 - Present

• Department Director - Maternity, Adoption, & Behavioral Health Services

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2020

• Maternity Social Worker

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2012



Baton Rouge General Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Nov 2006 - Dec 2007

  Worked in collaboration with psychologists and social workers to develop and implement a Behavior Clinic within in primary care to teach Family Medicine Residents how to identify, assess, diagnosis, and treat ADHD and other childhood disorders.Administered and scored tests to determine statistical significance of DSM-IV childhood disorders.Completed biopsychosocial assessments, provided behavior plans, parenting skills, and referred patients to appropriate community resources.Provided therapy for minor mental illnesses. Show less

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Nov 2005 - Dec 2007

  Completed level of care assessments and suicide risk assessments for psychiatric patients of the Emergency Department.Supervised LSU MSW students.Assessed patients and family members to determine needs, complete discharge plans, and problem solve.Worked closely with doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to achieve individualized discharge plans.Provided supportive counseling to patients and family members.Connected patients to appropriate resources.



Bayou Mental Health

• Clinical Manager

  • Nov 2000 - Jun 2002

  Directed and managed a caseload of child, adolescent, and adult clients in mental health rehabilitation program. Worked closely with clients, families, schools, employers, and community agencies to provide comprehensive mental health services. Worked closely with child psychiatrist on medication management. Completed clinical evaluations, clinical integrated summaries, service agreements, and quarterly reports. Supervised Mental Health Specialists and Mental Health Assistants. Conducted educational in-services for the clinical team. Completed quality assurance reviews of clients' charts. Show less



Charis Partial Hospital

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Jan 2000 - Oct 2000

  Served as Lead Social Worker. Provided group and individual therapy to adults with chronic mental illnesses. Maintained an active role in staffing with the multi-disciplinary team. Completed psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and discharge plans for clients. Conducted educational in-services for clinical staff. Supervised LSU MSW graduate student during her internship. Served as Lead Social Worker. Provided group and individual therapy to adults with chronic mental illnesses. Maintained an active role in staffing with the multi-disciplinary team. Completed psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and discharge plans for clients. Conducted educational in-services for clinical staff. Supervised LSU MSW graduate student during her internship.



Baton Rouge General Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Psychiatric Social Worker

  • Jul 1997 - Jan 2000

  Provided group, individual, and family therapy to the patients of the Acute Psychiatric Unit, the Medical-Psychiatric Unit, and the Bridgeway Center. Completed biopsychosocial integrated clinical assessments and summaries, treatment plans, and discharge plans. Worked closely with emergency department staff as well as the psychiatric staff to facilitate admissions to the four units of the Behavioral Health Center. Served on Special project of opening the Medical-Psychiatric Unit. Provided group, individual, and family therapy to the patients of the Acute Psychiatric Unit, the Medical-Psychiatric Unit, and the Bridgeway Center. Completed biopsychosocial integrated clinical assessments and summaries, treatment plans, and discharge plans. Worked closely with emergency department staff as well as the psychiatric staff to facilitate admissions to the four units of the Behavioral Health Center. Served on Special project of opening the Medical-Psychiatric Unit.