Laquinta Williams
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certificate Mental Health Therapist
HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA
10.2022 - Current
- Provide clinical interventions related to identified needs
- Conduct assessments such Beck Inventory, PHQ-9, CSSRS-V2, Trauma Assessments and others as needed
- Responsible for creating and implementing treatment plans
- Conducts clinical assessments and provide referrals
- Collaborate and communicate with a wide range of professionals to ensure identified goals and needs are addressed
- Develop treatment plans and crisis plans
- Conduct family therapy to assist families in communicate effectively
- Assist individuals in identifying goals and objectives to reach their potential.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
Certificate Mental Health Therapist
CANOPY CHILDREN SOLUTIONS
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Conduct assessments such Beck Inventory, PHQ-9, CSSRS-V2, Trauma Assessments and others as needed
- Responsible for creating and implementing treatment plans
- Provide clinical services to families enrolled in the in-CIRCLE program
- Responsible for meeting all federal and regulatory organization guidelines and regulations
- Conduct family and individual therapy as needed
- Act as a liaison between CPS and youth court
- Assist in the coordination of the aftercare plan of families and individuals
- Conduct family team meeting monthly
- Document services within timeframe guidelines.
Medicaid Specialist
DIVISION OF MEDICAID
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Assist individuals with applying for health insurance
- Review and gather information to process client's eligibility coverage
- Time management in meeting state deadlines
- Interview and educate clients on state programs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal and state regulations, adapting processes accordingly for compliance purposes.
- Provided exceptional customer service to Medicaid applicants, addressing inquiries and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
Family Protection Worker
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN PROTECTION SERVICES
08.2009 - 09.2017
- Developed treatment and casework programs for an average of 40 cases each month
- Interviewed and evaluated clients, including conducting safety and risk assessments
- Referred clients to social services agencies
- Maintained regular contact with clients, including visiting clients' homes
- Assessed clients for abuse and neglect and compiled documentation for court reports
- Solicited advice and guidance from senior personnel and other experts when difficult or atypical situations developed
- Create reports and case summaries and compiled work records, including required statistics
- Investigated suspected cases of child abuse, neglect and exploitation
- Collaborated with court, law enforcement and community providers
- Facilitated Permanency Team Meetings (PTM) and family meetings
- Testified under oath to help the court make custody decisions
- Create client's hard copy files
- Answer phones calls and help take messages for the front desk
- Greet clients in at the front desk when needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
EAST MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL
07.2008 - 08.2009
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Education
Master's degree in Social Work -
University of Southern California
08.2024
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA
Livingston, AL12.2007
Skills
- Case management (9 years)
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Data collection (10 years)
- Mental health
- Network (10 years)
- Therapy
- Counseling
- Problem solving
- Documentation (10 years)
- Management
- Child protective services
- Individual / group counseling
- Behavioral Health
- Group Therapy
- Social Work
Certification
- CNA
- Certified mental health therapist
Assessments
- Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 01/01/23, Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting
- Scheduling, Proficient, 07/01/22, Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts
- Case management & social work, Proficient, 08/01/22, Determining client needs, providing support resources, and collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 06/01/22, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
Timeline
Certificate Mental Health Therapist
HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA
10.2022 - Current
Certificate Mental Health Therapist
CANOPY CHILDREN SOLUTIONS
09.2018 - 10.2022
Medicaid Specialist
DIVISION OF MEDICAID
05.2018 - 09.2018
Family Protection Worker
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN PROTECTION SERVICES
08.2009 - 09.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
EAST MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL
07.2008 - 08.2009
Master's degree in Social Work -
University of Southern California
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA