Hi, I’m
LAFARRO WILLIAMS
Burlington,Washington
Summary
My mission is to manage and develop programs that are specific to behavioral health. I also have a strong passion for supporting professionals and developing their skills and knowledge of behavioral health in our community. I have developed a strong desire to work with individuals who have co-occurring needs and difficulty functioning in the community. I also have a desire to help individuals that face a combination of complex challenges when reintegrating into the community. I want to work for an organization that will help further my goals and that will compliment my ten plus years of experience as a Behavioral health specialist and six years as a lead/supervisor. I desire to find a challenging position to meet my competencies, capabilities, skills education, and experience.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
4
Certification
Work History
Lake Whatcom Residential TreatmentBellingham , WA
Residential Program Manager
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Conferring with physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement client rehabilitation programs within ALF/AFH.
- Provide leadership to the Counseling Team (staff and interns) through clinical supervision, review, consultation, training and support to ensure contract compliance and program quality according to WAC, RCWs, Whatcom County Policies and Procedures, EBPs and best practices implementation.
- Evaluate individual and overall team performance on a regular and ongoing basis; use collected data and information to make needed improvements including adjustments as needed to therapists' caseloads and work assignments to maximize quality of care, and staff productivity.
- Ensures that participant and program goals (program, financial, personnel, professional development, and training) are met in accordance with established contract program policies and procedures.
- Actively participates in the development of program budgets and monitors program performance according to set budget guidelines.
- Actively monitor assigned supervisees’ performance goals and professional development in accordance with agency and contract expectations.
- Conduct semi-annual performance evaluations for the counseling team; proactively identify and resolve performance issues. Recommend employees as appropriate for recognition and professional development.
- Assures that staff and program goals (clinical, financial, personnel, professional development, and training) are met in accordance with established program policies and procedures, contract expectations, and state law.
- As part of the clinical care team, conduct and organize staff and intern training and in-services in accordance with WAC requirements and agency expectations.
- Actively participate with hiring and orientation process of new staff members.
- Co-coordinate ongoing supervision with the counseling internship supervisor to ensure the interns’ supervisors’ performance goals are met.
- Participate in professional development networks and associations to stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices. Behavioral Health Behavioral Health Regulatory Compliance, Documentation and Reporting
- Complies with and enforces agency administrative procedures and policies to ensure efficiency and reduce delays and complications.
Lake Whatcom Treatment CenterBellingham, WA
PACT Team Supervisor
01.2020 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Monitor and oversee all team operations, lead regular team clinical meetings, and supervise all PACT team members (excluding psychiatric care providers), on a weekly basis through group and/or individual supervision (each supervision must be at least 40 minutes in length)
- Led Integrated Assessment, team case conceptualization, and treatment planning for 50 person PACT team.
- Responsible for outreach and recruitment in the community and the development of strong connections to referral sources; Lead the screening process for referrals, ultimately determining whether clients meet admission criteria for the program
- Provide direct services to SMI clients who had co-occurring needs and/or natural support, approximately 8 hours a week on average.
- Community coordination with law enforcement, crisis response teams, other human services agencies, and informal community resources (e.g., landlords, employers)
- Provide symptom education for clients and natural supports, as well as assistance in developing healthy coping strategies/symptom management skills
- Led comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and crisis planning. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and can access and coordinate with appropriate crisis intervention resources in the community, especially if hospitalization is required.
- Facilitated Annual PACT team reviews which included, organization of documentation, scheduling team reviews and interviews of clients.
Smokey Point Behavioral HospitalMarysville WA, WA
SUDP/ Internship- Social Work
12.2017 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Created policies and procedures to assist with the development of new SUDP programs which included referral coordination, assessment and group facilitation.
- Facilitated co-occurring groups 2 times a day for 6 different units within the hospital, which included older adults, adolescents, military, and acute units (clients with severe mental health issues)
- Used motivational intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered approaches, and dialectical behavioral therapy while working individually with patients.
- Completed suicide risk assessments, intakes, and used other assessment tools to assist patients in hospital with identifying care needs and treatment planning.
- Completed bio-physiological and substance use disorder assessments in-house and I worked with patients to help secure bed dates for residential treatment programs and outpatient programs prior to discharge.
- Completed documentation and other paperwork to assist the agency with obtaining insurance authorizations and understanding of utilization review process.
- Coordination with providers, discharge planners, and mental health technicians to provide adequate discharge plans.
Phoenix recovery Services/ Pioneer Human ServicesBurlington, WA
Drug Court Lead
06.2018 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Knowledgeable in the implementation of therapeutic courts and understands the process of monitoring therapeutic court processes while coordinating within the legal system.
- Provides professional counseling to patients, individually and in group settings; assists patients in articulating, understanding and trying to resolve behavioral and interpersonal problems arising from alcohol or drug dependency
- case load included 45 clients and my tasks included staffing and monitoring of 30 drug court clients and 15 clients diagnosed with co-occurring disorders.
- Certification for Moral Recognition Training and I have facilitated MRT groups for specialized populations (community reentry)
- Coordinated with Family Treatment Courts, Pre-Trial Probation, Tribal Courts, Department of Corrections and other agencies within the community to assist in the care of our clients
- Write discharge summaries for patients completing treatment; discuss patient/family psychosocial status and make recommendations regarding continuing counseling or involvement in other supportive services as appropriate.
- Completes biopsychosocial evaluation and development of appropriate treatment plans. Assess counseling needs by reviewing the patient's history, interviewing the patient, and consulting with physicians and other professionals concerning the patient’s overall condition;
- Performed intake screenings, needs assessment, psychological evaluations, and developed action plans.
Catholic Community Services/ Oasis Teen ShelterBurlington, WA
Substance Use Disorder Professional
04.2014 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Facilitated intensive outpatient, aftercare, and relapse awareness groups for adults and youth.
- Provided case management for 35 clients on my case load and provided resources, financial housing assistance, inpatient referrals, primary care physician and mental health referrals, crisis intervention, and counseling services to clients with special needs
- Developed working relationships with inpatient treatment facilities that are insured by the North Sound Behavioral Health Organization and have completed numerous referrals to inpatient facilities
- Created a list of inpatient facilities that are in Washington state for my agency using excel platform and coordinated care for other agencies offering SUD services.
- Completed over 150 SUD assessments and I am very familiar with ASAM criteria and how to establish a correct and accurate level of care for each individual needing SUD support.
- Developed care plans with youth at Oasis Teen Shelter through an outreach program sponsored by our agency to teach adolescent within the community prevention strategies
- I have also worked with a medically assisted program at our agency for clients that need added support for withdrawal issues, provided MAT services.
Education
Arizona State University
Master's degree
12.2020
Western Washington University
Bachelor's degree
10.2017
Skagit Valley College
Associate degree
10.2015
Skills
- Clinical supervision
- Community interaction
- Staff Performance Assessments
- Staff Training
- Counseling Program Development
- Mental Health Disorders
- Crisis Counseling
- Time management abilities
- Safety Standards and Compliance
- Regulations and compliance
- Training and mentoring
- Facility Management
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker - (LICSW)- (currently active)
- Master's addiction counseling (MAC) (NAADAC) - (currently active)
- Substance Use Disorder Professional Certification-(SUDP)- 2014 (currently active)
- NAADAC Substance Abuse Professional (nationally accredited) (currently active)
- Clinical Supervision Certificate (recognized by the state of WA to provide supervision to other professionals for SUDP and MHP's)
References
- Britta Johnson, Lake Whatcom TX Center, Clinical Director, LMHC, 303-548-0300, britta.johnson@lwrtc.org
- Rob Sullivan, Phoenix Recovery Services - Pioneer Human Services, Clinical Director, 425-322-9829, rob.sullivan@p-h-s.com, Professional
- Dr. Stacey Shaw, Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital, Clinical Director, 360-572-1332, sshaw@smokeypointbehavioralhospital.com, Professional
- Rick Mason, U.S. Military - Naval Air Base, Material Control Officer, 904-537-4500, Ricky.mason@navy.mil, Personal
Timeline
Residential Program Manager
Lake Whatcom Residential Treatment
10.2023 - Current
PACT Team Supervisor
Lake Whatcom Treatment Center
01.2020 - 10.2023
Drug Court Lead
Phoenix recovery Services/ Pioneer Human Services
06.2018 - 07.2020
SUDP/ Internship- Social Work
Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2020
Substance Use Disorder Professional
Catholic Community Services/ Oasis Teen Shelter
04.2014 - 12.2017
Arizona State University
Master's degree
Western Washington University
Bachelor's degree
Skagit Valley College
Associate degree
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