Akilah Alleyne, LMSW
Richmond,TX
Summary
Experienced social services professional committed to fostering positive outcomes and enhancing community well-being. Adept at providing support, advocacy, and resources to diverse populations while maintaining high ethical standards. Demonstrates a collaborative approach, adaptability to changing needs, and a focus on delivering impactful results. Skilled in case management, crisis intervention, and effective communication. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
The Village at Rockville
07.2021 - 01.2024
- Psychosocial assessments completed for each resident applying cultural competency skills and monitoring for adjustment disorder, behavioral health needs or substance abuse concerns with individuals and families
- Actively participate in weekly multi-disciplinary rounds to make recommendations and assist in advancing resident’s plan of care
- Create and implement treatment plans for each resident in accordance with individual needs
- Utilize case management and psychosocial counseling skills, including cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy, to enhance resident functioning while in the facility and prepare for increased independence when returning to the community setting
- Treatment planning for mental health disorders and other conditions utilizing the DSM-5 to apply diagnostic impressions
- Document according to regulatory requirements for the Comprehensive Care Plan and psychosocial needs for each resident
- Numerous interactions with staff, residents, families, government and community agencies utilizing advocacy and effective communication skills to support the ongoing well-being of each resident
- Provide bereavement counseling and resources to patients and families, including clarifying resident’s goals of care in Advance Care Planning and facilitate Life Review Therapy
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
Social Worker/Case Manager
Adventist Health Care: Shady Grove Medical Center
03.2017 - 07.2021
- Using my educational knowledge, management skills and professional experience in providing clients and their families quality therapeutic care to address their physical and social needs
- Document according to regulatory requirements
- Psychosocial assessments completed for each resident applying cultural competency skills and monitoring for adjustment disorder, behavioral health needs or substance abuse concerns with individuals and families
- Participates in daily interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to propose and develop strategies and interventions that promote excellent therapeutic outcomes for each patient
- Treatment planning for mental health disorders and other conditions utilizing the DSM-5 to apply diagnostic impressions
- Assisting clients in their development of self-respect, dignity, integrity, and self-actualization through a multitude of traditional and adjunctive therapies
- Provide psychotherapeutic counseling to patients in adapting to their limitations and assisting families with making informed decisions regarding their goals of care in accordance with treatment goals
- Experience with working with psychosocial models to assist patients who are living with mental and physical disabilities
- Communicate effectively with staff, residents, responsible parties, visitors, government agencies, and community resources utilizing advocacy and effective communication skills to support the ongoing well-being of each resident
- Provide bereavement counseling and resources to patients and families, including clarifying resident’s goals of care in Advance Care Planning and facilitate Life Review Therapy
- Create and implement treatment plans for each resident in accordance with individual needs
- Utilize case management and psychosocial counseling skills, including cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy, to enhance resident functioning while in the facility
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Enhanced family stability by providing counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing support for a diverse caseload.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client strengths and needs in order to provide tailored recommendations for individualized treatment plans.
- Increased access to resources by connecting clients to appropriate financial, housing, medical, and educational services.
- Coordinated with mental health professionals or medical providers to address any concerns related to clients'' psychological or physical wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate records, adhering to strict documentation guidelines and confidentiality requirements for compliance purposes.
- Provided culturally competent services to diverse populations while maintaining sensitivity to cultural norms and values.
- Developed strong relationships with community organizations in order to better serve clients'' needs within their local area.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors and peers, contributing to a positive work environment that fostered collaboration and professional growth.
- Advocated for clients at court hearings or meetings with other agencies ensuring that their rights were upheld throughout the process.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as trauma-informed care when addressing the unique challenges faced by clients who experienced adversity or abuse.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Social Work Counselor, LMSW
The Children’s Home
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Experience working with children in residential program providing crisis intervention
- Working with adolescent girls with acute social and mental disorders that are suffering from long term abuse, neglect or abandonment
- Assess and stabilize symptoms through providing therapeutic psychiatric care
- Develop and implement social service policies and procedures to meet residents needs in compliance with federal, state and local regulations
- Create and implement treatment plans for each resident in accordance with individual needs
- Utilize case management and psychosocial counseling skills, including cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy, to enhance resident functioning while in the facility and prepare for increased independence when returning to the community setting
- Treatment planning for mental health disorders and other conditions utilizing the DSM-5 to apply diagnostic impressions
- Communicate effectively with staff, residents, responsible parties, and government agencies utilizing advocacy and effective communication skills
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Identified community resources to support clients.
- Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
Health Care Integrator, LMSW
Jewish Child Care Association
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Develop comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine needs for services, developing and updating Individualized Health Plans in accordance with regulations
- Treatment planning for mental health disorders and other conditions utilizing the DSM-5 to apply diagnostic impressions
- Communicate effectively with staff, residents, responsible parties, and government agencies utilizing advocacy and effective communication skills
- Monitoring the Waiver Service Provider's work in relation to the requirements of the goals outlined in Individualized Health Plan
- Providing the link between the child and the Waiver Service Provider
- Conducting team meetings to discuss services and facilitate communication between caregiver and Waiver Service Providers
- Stabilizing the environment for the child and caregiver
- Advocating for the child's needs
- Communicating with the child's caregiver and family to construct the plan and arranging for the necessary medical, social, rehabilitative, vocational, and educational services that the child needs
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
Therapeutic Case Manager, LMSW
Kaw Valley Center, Behavioral Health Care
06.2011 - 05.2012
Behavioral Health Technician
Crittenton Children’s Center
08.2008 - 05.2012
Clinical Social Work Intern
The Family Conservancy
09.2008 - 04.2009
Education
Master’s Degree - School of Social Welfare
University of Kansas
05.2009
Bachelor’s Degree - School of Social Welfare
University of Kansas
05.2006
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-awareness
- Social Services
- Efficient under pressure
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Crisis Intervention
- Intervention Planning
- Case Documentation
- Client Confidentiality
- Crisis Assessment
- Client documentation
- Assessment skills
- Client Needs Assessment
- Cultural Competency
- Confidential case documentation
- Referrals and networking
- Community Resources
- Elder Care Knowledge
- Community Referrals
- Solution-based interventions
- Psychosocial assessment
- Life Skills Development
- Mandatory Reporting Procedures
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
- Strengths-based solution-focused therapy
- Independent Judgment
- Psychosocial assessments expert
- Discharge Planning
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- DSM-IV knowledge
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Grief and bereavement counseling
Timeline
Social Worker
The Village at Rockville
07.2021 - 01.2024
Social Worker/Case Manager
Adventist Health Care: Shady Grove Medical Center
03.2017 - 07.2021
Social Work Counselor, LMSW
The Children’s Home
11.2016 - 03.2017
Health Care Integrator, LMSW
Jewish Child Care Association
09.2012 - 05.2016
Therapeutic Case Manager, LMSW
Kaw Valley Center, Behavioral Health Care
06.2011 - 05.2012
Clinical Social Work Intern
The Family Conservancy
09.2008 - 04.2009
Behavioral Health Technician
Crittenton Children’s Center
08.2008 - 05.2012
Bachelor’s Degree - School of Social Welfare
University of Kansas
Master’s Degree - School of Social Welfare
University of Kansas
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