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LaDonnya HaGood

Arkansas City,Arkansas

Summary

Motivated professional offering 20 years in Social Services with diverse individuals. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Support Specialist /Counselor

University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
  • Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
  • Supported diverse student populations.
  • Identify treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
  • Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
  • Complete comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.

Substance Abuse Program Leader

Community Corrections
Monticello, AR
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance client learning opportunities.
  • Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
  • Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.

Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

New Beginnings 10th District
Warren, AR
11.2017 - 06.2020
  • Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
  • Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
  • Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
  • Developed referral process to assist client access to special programs and services.
  • Coordinated two outpatient offices.
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.

Substance Abuse Program Leader

Arkansas Department Of Corrections
Wrightsville , AR
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our client inmate populations.
  • Supervised Peer Counselors and CIT.
  • Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with inmates.

Case Manager

Pinnacle Pointe Outpatient
Little Rock, AR
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
  • Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
  • Encouraged clients to articulate expectations and goals for successful rehabilitation.
  • Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
  • Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
  • Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
  • Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.

Case Manager

Delta Counseling Associates
Mcgehee, AR
05.2010 - 05.2013
  • Obtained authorizations for treatments and services to present clients with lower-cost but equally effective plans.
  • Assessed cases for instances of abuse and neglect and took appropriate action.
  • Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
  • Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.
  • Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.

Education

Master of Science - Addiction Counseling

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
02.2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, AR
12.1998

Skills

  • Positive interactions
  • Issue resolution
  • Supervision and oversight
  • Program activities
  • Crisis intervention
  • Treatment planning
  • Cultural competence
  • Patient advocacy
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Group facilitation

Certification

  • Licensed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor - 2014, LADAC
  • Licensed Associate Counselor 2022 - 2025, LAC
  • LIcensed Professional Counselor 2025-Current , LPC
  • Member - Arkansas Counseling Association

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Support Specialist /Counselor

University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
01.2023 - Current

Substance Abuse Program Leader

Community Corrections
08.2020 - 12.2022

Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

New Beginnings 10th District
11.2017 - 06.2020

Substance Abuse Program Leader

Arkansas Department Of Corrections
10.2016 - 10.2017

Case Manager

Pinnacle Pointe Outpatient
10.2015 - 10.2016

Case Manager

Delta Counseling Associates
05.2010 - 05.2013

Master of Science - Addiction Counseling

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Arkansas At Monticello

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