Ebony Lathan
Baton Rouge,USA
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Professional experienced in leading targeted counseling sessions for children and adults in crisis. Specializes in EMDR and PTSD treatment techniques, fostering client healing and self-sufficiency. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and effectively manages multiple priorities to support team objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Via Link
Covington, AL
2023.04 - Current
- Assessed client needs and developed personalized support plans during critical situations.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in distress through active listening.
- Coordinated with community resources and agencies to facilitate access to essential services.
Mental Health Specialist
Hope Community Services
2018.06 - Current
- Documented client progress and treatment outcomes in confidential files to support ongoing care.
- Provided tailored recommendations to community resources, enhancing clients' access to support services.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships.
- Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
- Updated client authorizations, treatment plans and progress summaries.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Monitored client behavior and responses to treatment to inform adjustments in care plans.
Mental Health Specialist
Helping Hands Consultation Services
2015.04 - 2018.05
- Documented client progress to track treatment effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Provided clients with tailored community resources to enhance their support network. to support client needs and enhance overall well-being.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships.
- Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
- Updated client authorizations, treatment plans and progress summaries.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Observed client behavior to assess treatment progress and inform care decisions. and responses to treatment to inform adjustments in care strategies.
Mental Health Specialist
Anchor Community Services
2014.11 - 2015.01
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Updated client authorizations, treatment plans and progress summaries.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to deliver consistent care and reduce treatment interruptions.
- Provided comprehensive case management, developed treatment plans, and linked clients and families with essential resources.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
Education
Master of science - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 2018.06 - 2026.07
Bachelor of science - Psychology
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA 2012.06 - 2015.06
Bachelor of arts - Mass Communications
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA 1996.08 - 1997.05
high school diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School
Baton Rouge, LA 1992.08 - 1996.05
Skills
- Crisis assessment
- Suicide prevention
- Verbal de-escalation
- Psychological Interventions
- Dialectical Behavioral Techniques
- Mental Health Support
- Treatment Recommendations
- Family therapy sessions
- Community Reintegration
- Progress Notes Updates
- Personal Interviews
- Mental health advocacy
Timeline
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Via Link
2023.04 - Current
Master of science - Psychology
Capella University
2018.06 - 2026.07
Mental Health Specialist
Hope Community Services
2018.06 - Current
Mental Health Specialist
Helping Hands Consultation Services
2015.04 - 2018.05
Mental Health Specialist
Anchor Community Services
2014.11 - 2015.01
Bachelor of science - Psychology
Kaplan University
2012.06 - 2015.06
Bachelor of arts - Mass Communications
Southern University And A&M College
1996.08 - 1997.05
high school diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School
1992.08 - 1996.05