LANA THOMS
North Mankato,MN
Summary
As a behavioral health professional, I have a strong background in human services with a focus on severe and persistent mental illness. Known for solid teamwork, interpersonal skills, and adaptability, ensuring support and alignment with evolving client needs. Experience includes using mental health and behavioral intervention techniques, collecting data, and effectively communicating with clients. Utilizes evidence-based methods to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Strong track record for providing compassionate and effective mental health care and consistently collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve client goals. Reliable and adaptable, with expertise in therapeutic approaches instilling confidence in professional skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Positive Support Analyst
Sevita Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced client progress by conducting behavioral assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create an effective support system for clients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Developed and maintained rapport with clients, establishing trust and promoting engagement.
- Trained new support analysts, contributing to the overall growth and success of the team.
- Conducted regular case reviews with team members, discussing client progress and making necessary adjustments to interventions.
- Trained caregivers in behavior management strategies, fostering a consistent approach across environments.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to identify function of challenging behaviors.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER
HOFFMANN COUNSELING
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Provide ARMHS services to adults with mental illness and CTSS services to children with emotional disturbance
- Served diverse populations including adolescents, adults, and families experiencing various mental health challenges.
- Worked collaboratively with medical professionals regarding patient care.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate success.
- Maintained thorough documentation of client progress, treatment plans, and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional standards.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health care.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to various resources.
PARAPROFESSIONAL
NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Documentation and communication to assist teachers and case workers in the child's progress
- Supervision of after school detention.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
INTERNSHIP
SOUTHERN MN CRISIS NURSERY
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Family Advocacy, childcare and learning about nonprofit organizations
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Identified community resources for clients, connecting them with essential services such as housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and agency policies.
- Increased efficiency in the documentation process by creating templates and for client files.
PARAPROFESSIONAL
SLEEPY EYE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Provide support and assist teachers, as well as students in classroom and small group settings
- Behavior interventions, reinforcements and tutoring students of all needs
- Documentation and communication to assist teachers in the child's progress.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
WALMART PHARMACY
12.2014 - 02.2016
- Maintained efficiency by balancing customer needs with pharmacy workload in a fast-paced environment
- Intake and filling of medications and trouble shoot insurance under a licensed pharmacist
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Direct Support, Program Sup. & Program Director
HABILITATIVE SERVICES INC.
02.2002 - 08.2006
- Supervised and scheduling of staff, billing and payroll, documentation, data entry, facilitate meetings, direct care and assisting individuals with everyday living.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies - Psycholog, Social Work
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MANKATO
Mankato, MN05.2021
Skills
- Extensive knowledge related to Severe and Persistent Mental Illness,
- Client-centered approach
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Data Collection
- Crisis Management
- Problem-Solving
- Developing treatment plans
- Motivational Interviewing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Clinical assessment
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Dialectical, Cognitive, and Acceptance and Commitment behavioral therapy
Training
- ACES Training, 2019
- Mental Health First Aid, 2019
- NASW 2021 advocacy Day, 04/14/2021
- Personal Care Assistant Training, 09/12/2019
Activities
- Optimist Club of New Ulm- Member since 2016 - President, 2019
- Youth POWER of New Ulm - Co-Creator Established in 2018 - Organization for children ages 7-13
Timeline
Positive Support Analyst
Sevita Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER
HOFFMANN COUNSELING
05.2021 - 09.2022
INTERNSHIP
SOUTHERN MN CRISIS NURSERY
06.2019 - 08.2019
PARAPROFESSIONAL
NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2018 - 05.2021
PARAPROFESSIONAL
SLEEPY EYE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2016 - 08.2018
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
WALMART PHARMACY
12.2014 - 02.2016
Direct Support, Program Sup. & Program Director
HABILITATIVE SERVICES INC.
02.2002 - 08.2006
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies - Psycholog, Social Work
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MANKATO
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