Lakin Helms
Martins Ferry,OH
Summary
To obtain a position in the social work field that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and experience gained as a Master level LSW, an inpatient psychiatric clinical therapist, as well as an outpatient school-based therapist in providing quality care and treatment to clients in need of therapeutic intervention.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Southeast Healthcare
Saint Clairsville, OH
01.2020 - Current
- My current position at Southeast Healthcare is that of School-Based Therapist. In this position my job duties include conducting individual therapy with children from kindergarten to 12th grade. I also provide crisis intervention counseling, group therapy if/when necessary, conduct Fatal Threat Assessments, complete individualized intake assessments and treatment plans, contact Child Protective Services to report cases of child abuse/neglect, and complete referral for additional services throughout the agency such as need for case management or psychiatry services. I work hand in hand and collaborate with school administration and staff, as well as outside related agencies, to ensure students get the best quality of care.
Clinical Therapist
Robert C. Byrd Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Center
Wheeling, WV
04.2019 - 09.2019
- While employed at the Robert C. Byrd Center, I was a clinical therapist in an acute inpatient setting. My job duties included completing psychosocial assessments, conducting family meetings, leading Cognitive Therapy groups, discharge planning, communicating with various community agencies, calling and reporting incidents of suspected child abuse/neglect, and other various day-to-day tasks. I worked hand in hand with the psychiatrists, nursing staff, and other essential staff to ensure quality patient care.
MSSA Clinical Therapy Internship
Robert C. Byrd Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Center
Wheeling, WV
05.2018 - 04.2019
- I completed a Master’s level clinical therapy internship in an acute inpatient setting. My duties consist of completing Psychosocial Assessments, leading Cognitive Therapy groups for both Child and Adolescent patients, discharge planner, and learning how to conduct family meetings. I am also a part of weekly Treatment Team meetings where patient progress and treatment is discussed with the psychiatrists.
Office Coordinator
Ohio Valley Medical Center
Wheeling, WV
10.2016 - 03.2019
- While employed at OVMC I was the Office Coordinator for Case Management where I performed daily secretarial duties and assisted many departments within Case Management such as Medical Case Management, Psych Case Management, Social Services, and CDI to complete day-to-day tasks such as scanning medical data, data entry, and other various tasks. I also worked closely with the Director of Case Management to assist her with the completion of various reports and any other duties assigned.
MSSA Internship in the Social Services Department
Ohio Valley Medical Center
Wheeling, WV
01.2017 - 04.2018
- I assisted in completing Psychosocial Assessments on medical patients. I also assisted in the discharge planning process by setting patients up with Home Health services and also completed referrals for skilled nursing facilities in both Ohio and West Virginia.
Student Worker in the Admissions Office
Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WV
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Clerical work such as filing, answering phones, making phone calls, talking to the families of prospective students, entering information into the computer.
Bachelor’s Internship in the Social Services Department
Ohio Valley Medical Center
Wheeling, WV
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Learning how a Social Service Department operates in a medical setting. Gained experience in patient interaction and knowledge of local agencies.
Education
Master of Science - Social Administration
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WV05-2016
High School -
Saint John Central High School
Bellaire05-2012
Skills
- Experience with Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS)
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with EHR's such as Meditech 61 and NextGen
- Experience working in an office/secretarial setting
- Typing speed of 65-80 words per minute
- CPR certified
- CPI certified
- Special Needs Care such as tube feeding, administering medication, lifting/transporting, reinserting a Mic-Key Button, diaper changing, assisting with learning devices such as an iPad
- Communication
- Time Management
- Prioritizing
Certification
- Ohio - Licensed Social Worker (LSW) S.2004650
- West Virginia – Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) BP00945610
SPECIAL HONORS
Psi Chi National Honor Society – November 3, 2015, Wheeling Jesuit University Dean’s List, Spring 2015 Semester, Fall 2015 Semester, Spring 2016 Semester
RESEARCH
- Understanding Differing Perspectives of Public Displays of Affection: The Effects of Sexual Orientation on Observer Perception
- Brittney Bennington, Tameka Eddy, Shelby Ford, Jenifer Leech, Cody Leonard, and Lakin Roth
- Presented in front of class
- The Effects of Social Cognition on Intelligence and Socioeconomic Perception
- Rebecca Brown, Mariah Cottrill, Rachel McGuire, and Lakin Roth
- The Effects of Naturally Derived Sweeteners on Pain Analgesia
- Lakin Roth, Megan Rush, Jessica Pontis
- The Effects of Avatar Size and Food Selection and Body Image
- Mariah Cottrill, Megan Randolph, Cody Leonard, Lakin Roth
SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
- Volunteering at Catholics Charities
- Psychology Club
Timeline
Therapist
Southeast Healthcare
01.2020 - Current
Clinical Therapist
Robert C. Byrd Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Center
04.2019 - 09.2019
MSSA Clinical Therapy Internship
Robert C. Byrd Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Center
05.2018 - 04.2019
MSSA Internship in the Social Services Department
Ohio Valley Medical Center
01.2017 - 04.2018
Office Coordinator
Ohio Valley Medical Center
10.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor’s Internship in the Social Services Department
Ohio Valley Medical Center
01.2016 - 04.2016
Student Worker in the Admissions Office
Wheeling Jesuit University
09.2012 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Social Administration
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Wheeling Jesuit University
High School -
Saint John Central High School