KIANTÉ MCKINLEY (ACSW, DSW-C)
(They/Them)
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Los Angeles LGBT Center
Hollywood, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Provides consultation utilizing mental health expertise on multi-disciplinary MCC treatment teams
- Independently identifies patient needs, strengths and readiness to change
- Streamlines care coordination to improve patients' access to services including: medical, mental health, and substance abuse programs
- Identifies and addresses barriers to treatment adherence and risk reduction to help improve health outcomes
- Conducts ongoing assessment of client eligibility for public health programs and other sources of funding
- Conducts follow-up activities to ensure clients receive appropriate support for referred services and ongoing needs
- Acts as liaison between clients and LA LGBT Center services/programs and other community agencies/programs
Community Mental Health Worker
Safe Haven Crisis Center
Santa Fe Springs, CA
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Conduct mental health evaluations and assessments for all patients to determine the most appropriate treatment and level of care required
- Provide specialized consultation and therapeutic treatment for clients with co-occurring mental health diagnoses or disorders
- Conduct family evaluations and needs assessments for participants and other significant family members in coordination with primary counselor and counseling supervisor
- Trained employees on by leading efforts that reduce unconscious bias
Residential Clinician
Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Santa Fe Springs, CA
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Autonomously develops comprehensive care plans for clients and utilizes training in motivational and behavioral intervention to provide support and guidance in the implementation of care plans
- Streamlines care coordination to improve patients' access to services including: medical, mental health, and substance abuse programs
- Identify and addresses barriers to treatment adherence and risk reduction to help improve health outcomes
- Conducts ongoing assessment of client eligibility for public health programs and other sources of funding
- Conduct mental health evaluations and assessments for all patients to determine the most appropriate treatment and level of care required
- Conduct family evaluations and needs assessments for participants and other significant family members in coordination with primary counselor and counseling supervisor
- Work with staff and participants to ensure a healthy and effective therapeutic community environment
Hospital Social Worker
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Educate health professional students gain an understanding of how each discipline contributes to the healthcare team, through the importance of effective communication, and the role of team collaboration in clinical decision making
- Performed comprehensive psychological assessments and health evaluations for all patients to determine the most appropriate treatment and level of care
- Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide education and training along standards of quality related to HIV/AIDS care to patients, families, and other health providers
- Developed and advised on social policy and assisted in community development
- Utilized consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client and patient care and rehabilitation, following through to provide service efficacy
- Conducted social research to advance knowledge in social work field
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Associate
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) related events Compile DEI training opportunities and offerings on campus
- Compose and analyze program evaluation, participant data, and draft reports on different programs within Rackham
- Project Management and lead small group meetings with Rackham staff in their respective "DEI Action Items" (research, service and engagement, leadership and collaboration)
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Planned and promoted sporting events and social, cultural and recreational activities
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes
- Prepared reports on academic or institutional data
Outpatient Clinician
Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Santa Fe Springs, CA
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed and optimized treatment plans to help clients continue to progress
- Assessed mental and physical conditions of clients by consulting with professionals, conducting interviews and completing assessments
- Facilitated weekly group sessions focused on various issues to help groups and individuals Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support
- Performed psychosocial assessments to identify barriers in patient ability to obtain or use substances
- Identified training needs and recommended additional training programs for staff
Education
Doctor of Social Work -
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA08-2025
Master of Social Work -
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI07.2021
Bachelor of Social Work -
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2020
Skills
- Multitasking
- Community outreach expert
- Staff development
- Strategic planner
- Community referrals
- Coordinating services
- Conducting assessments
- Team collaborating
- Teambuilding
- People skills
- Critical thinking
- Leadership development
- Training development
- Team management
- Organizational skills
- Analytical
- Data management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW #105308)
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Los Angeles LGBT Center
12.2022 - Current
Community Mental Health Worker
Safe Haven Crisis Center
04.2022 - 12.2022
Residential Clinician
Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
08.2021 - 12.2022
Hospital Social Worker
University of Michigan
01.2021 - 08.2021
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Associate
University of Michigan
08.2020 - 08.2021
Outpatient Clinician
Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
09.2019 - 04.2020
Doctor of Social Work -
California Baptist University
Master of Social Work -
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Social Work -
Azusa Pacific University
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