Lakeia Starks
TN
Summary
To Find employment in the field of social work with an agency that will benefit from my strong work ethic, leadership, effective communication and where my skills and experience will be an asset to the agency while furthering my knowledge and abilities in the process.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Engagement Specialist Pre-K
Memphis Shelby County Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Consults and collaborates with teachers, staff, counselors, parents/guardians, and others to assist students and families in achieving optimal academic and social success
- Work effectively with parents and staff to improve the quality of life for their children
- Collaborate with families in the family partnership process to identify the family's needs, interests, strengths, goals, services and resources that support family well-being, including family safety, health, and economic stability within 30 calendar days of the family's enrollment as described in Shelby County Family and Community Engagement Plan
- Serves as an advocate for students and families and as a liaison between families and appropriate agencies which can provide services to those in need of additional assistance
- Plans and presents meetings, training, and workshops for parents to inform them of Shelby County Head Start/Early Childhood Department goals and objectives, policies and procedures, programs and services
- Attends training, conferences, and workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills
Mental Health Therapist-PRN
Parkwood Behavioral Health
05.2021 - Current
- Perform client assessments, psychosocial, CABAY, Family Sessions and developed treatment plans.
- Provide crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health distress, ensuring safety and stabilization.
- Led group therapy sessions and assist with providing and identifying positive coping skills to help reduce triggers.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
Social Services- Lead Social Worker
Delta Specialty Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Complete Psychosocial , Crisis Safety Plans, Treatment Plans and Daily Process Groups to patients. Review and assess client treatment plans, Review clinical records.
- Provide assistance to patients and their families by developing a documented continuing care plan to ensure ongoing support in recovery and or other behavioral, mental or health care follow up after discharge from the facility
- Develop continuing after care plan, based on patient's needs, to promote long term health and relapse prevention
- Collaborated with community partners to expand available resources for clients, fostering stronger support networks for individuals in need.
- Document and maintain client contacts, care coordination, crisis/ consults and community contacts
- Ensure all patient discharge planning documentation is clear, concise and timely.
Mobile Crisis Therapist
Region One Mental Health
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided emergency mental health services for clients in crisis, stabilizing their emotional state and preventing potential harm.
- Liaison between Mental Health Center and County Chancery Clerks regarding psychiatric inpatient hospitalization
- Conducted suicide risk assessments, implementing safety measures to ensure client well-being and prevent self-harm incidents.
- Documentation of assessment including Pre- Evaluations and crisis contacts in individuals record
- Staffing/ Map Team meetings/ Marketing of Region One Mental Health Services
- Improved client outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing personalized crisis intervention plans.
Community Support Specialist
Region One Mental Health
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Provides Individual Community Support Services in the Community
- Assists clients in developing goals for treatment within the first 30 days of service
- Assists clients in restoring, rehabilitating, and developing social and interpersonal skills
- Identify enhance and establish support networks, community awareness, coping strategies, and improve functioning in the individuals social environments, along with daily living skills
- Provide Crisis Intervention, Communicate client status on a regular basis
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely follow-up and thorough documentation of all interactions.
Addictions Treatment Counselor
Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility/ CCA
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Assessed clients'' needs and provided timely interventions to address substance abuse issues.
- Interviews and assesses prospective participants and gathers data using appropriate screening and assessments instruments
- Maintain and monitor confidentiality of clinical files such as intake documents, assessments, treatment plan, progress notes, discharges summary, and referrals
- Establishes rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs based on results of screening
- Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters, removing clients away from dangerous situations
- Facilities participant engagement in treatment process, promoting positive attitude skills, coping mechanisms to encourage on going recovery
Lead Psych Assistant
Pecan Grove Group Home
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Monitoring youth on a daily basis
- Provide administrative supervision, leadership, guidance, and guidance to youth
- Correcting and teaching behavioral skills
- Instruct social skills modules to improve daily living ability
- Promote environment that encourages patient to learn new skills and make choices such as independent living skills., hands on instructions
- Monitor documentation to ensure staff is using specific and descriptive terms accurately
- Doing assessments daily/ provide care in a manner appropriate for the age, culture, and population being served
Substitute Teacher
Clarksdale Municipal School District
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Delta State University
Cleveland05.2013
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Coahoma Community College
Cleveland, MS05.2011
Skills
- Advocating for others
- Consulting
- Motivating others
- Recruiting & outreach
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker
References
- Lawanda Messenger, CCO, Delta Specialty Hospital, 662-313-8242
- Lavera McCaskill, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, VA Medical Hospital, 662-812-1288
- Kenyelda Harry, Director of Social Services, Delta Specialty Hospital , 662-645-7184
- Ms. Lawanda Glass, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 662-385-0801
Timeline
Family Engagement Specialist Pre-K
Memphis Shelby County Schools
07.2022 - Current
Social Services- Lead Social Worker
Delta Specialty Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2022
Mental Health Therapist-PRN
Parkwood Behavioral Health
05.2021 - Current
Mobile Crisis Therapist
Region One Mental Health
05.2019 - 06.2021
Community Support Specialist
Region One Mental Health
07.2016 - 05.2019
Addictions Treatment Counselor
Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility/ CCA
08.2015 - 07.2016
Lead Psych Assistant
Pecan Grove Group Home
04.2014 - 05.2015
Substitute Teacher
Clarksdale Municipal School District
08.2013 - 05.2014
Licensed Master Social Worker
Master of Arts - Social Work
Mississippi Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Delta State University
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Coahoma Community College
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