Lakeshia Neal
Lakewood,USA
Summary
Lakeshia is a certified Social worker with over 7 years of outstanding experience working with various nursing, home, and communities in the state of New Jersey with active license 44SW05366900 in good standing. Provide advocacy, counseling, education, support, and resources to patient/client and families. Utilize a full range of social work treatment modalities to provide crisis intervention, counseling, and psychotherapy. Facilitate and manage daily care rounds and bi-weekly multidisciplinary clinical team rounds. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BHI Care Manager
Medelite
2024.06 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
- Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and compassionate communication techniques.
Caseworker
Department of Children and Families Services
2023.02 - 2024.06
- Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building.
- Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualized plans.
- Prepared detailed reports for court proceedings that accurately reflected clients'' progress and recommended next steps.
- Maintained up-to-date records on all clients, enabling accurate monitoring of progress and appropriate case planning adjustments.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
- Facilitated client access to community resources, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and provided appropriate referrals.
Social Worker
Hackensack Meridian Nursing Home
2021.10 - 2022.12
- Social services admissions for subacute unit
- Discharge planning,MDS, advocating for the residents
- NOMNC, POLST and IDC meetings care plan reviews
Behavioral Therapist
Creative Health Services
2017.12 - 2021.03
- Carrying out treatment plans with individuals with behaviors, autism, down syndrome
- Helps each day to reach their goals and become more self-sufficient
- Creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
Director of Social Services
Holiday Care Center
2011.05 - 2021.03
- Social service admission assessment for subacute and long acute facility
- Discharge planning, MDS, advocating for the residents
Director of Social Services
Manahawkin Nursing and Rehab
2016.06 - 2017.07
- Develop and implement plans and objectives for the department in an effective and innovative fashion
- Oversee and coordinate daily operations
- Participate in budget development and monitoring of expenses
Social Worker
Ocean County Board of Social Services
2015.03 - 2016.04
- Conduct assessments, psychosocial, linkage, supportive counseling, advocacy for individuals that were receiving temporarily rental assistance
- Work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs
Intern
Ocean County Board of Social Services
2014.05 - 2014.12
- Identify those in need
- Help people at all life stages cope with and solve everyday problems
Case Manager
Ocean Mental Health
2011.05 - 2011.08
- Accomplished clients' care by assessing treatment needs; developing, monitoring, and evaluating treatment plans and progress
- Admits new clients by reviewing records and applications, conducting orientations
Intern
Ocean Mental Health
2010.09 - 2011.04
Education
Master's - social work
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ07.2015
Bachelor's - social work
Richard Stockton College
Galloway, NJ05.2011
Skills
- Social Service Development
- Disabilities Experience
- Autism Experience
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
Discharge Planing
Certification
- Certified Social Worker, Mercerville, NJ, 44SW05366900
- School Social Work, Mercerville, NJ
- CPR Certification, Mercerville, NJ
Personal Information
- Available: ASAP
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
BHI Care Manager
Medelite
2024.06 - Current
Caseworker
Department of Children and Families Services
2023.02 - 2024.06
Social Worker
Hackensack Meridian Nursing Home
2021.10 - 2022.12
Behavioral Therapist
Creative Health Services
2017.12 - 2021.03
Director of Social Services
Manahawkin Nursing and Rehab
2016.06 - 2017.07
Social Worker
Ocean County Board of Social Services
2015.03 - 2016.04
Intern
Ocean County Board of Social Services
2014.05 - 2014.12
Director of Social Services
Holiday Care Center
2011.05 - 2021.03
Case Manager
Ocean Mental Health
2011.05 - 2011.08
Intern
Ocean Mental Health
2010.09 - 2011.04
Master's - social work
Monmouth University
Bachelor's - social work
Richard Stockton College