LaNeisha Brown-Bright
Zebulon,NC
Summary
An accomplished mental health professional experienced in counseling and treating individuals in mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, crisis intervention, and treatment analysis and planning. Organized and dedicated at complex problem solving skills, managing multiple priorities, and operating efficiently in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director School-Based Mental Health Services
Fernandez Community Center
Raleigh, NC
06.2020 - Current
- Oversee school based outpatient services in Wake, Wilson, and Halifax Counties.
- Manage 8 school based therapist.
- Manage time off requests, school absences, and crisis situations.
- Manage school-based budget for new hires and ongoing needs.
- Manage a caseload of forty clients to include children, adolescents, and adults, with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Develop and implement measurable treatment plans and modify as needed.
- Develop and implemented mental health school trainings based off school programming needs.
- Direct family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Connect clients with community service and resource agencies.
- Display sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served with different cultural backgrounds.
LCSW (Case Manager) Part-Time
ECU Health
Ahoskie, NC
05.2016 - 11.2022
- Conducted clinical evaluation and assessment of patients following inpatient admission but no later than 72 hours.
- Coordinated patient care from pre-admission to post-discharge follow up.
- Planned, scheduled, and conducted therapeutic groups and individual therapeutic sessions according to patient needs.
- Coordinated and obtained authorization for continuity of care services from managed care network companies.
- Coordinated discharge planning services in collaboration with patient, family, caregivers, and other treatment team members.
- Provided patient and family education regarding treatment and diagnosis.
Lead Psychotherapist (LCSW)
Pride In North Carolina
Wilson, NC
03.2017 - 07.2021
- Trained and onboarded new therapists.
- Provided oversight and leadership to newly hired therapist within their 90-day probationary period.
- Counseled with 5-8 patients each day for regular therapeutic sessions.
- Utilized crisis intervention and substance abuse services to patients within community.
- Interviewed and evaluated clients, including conducting safety and risk assessments, to determine and reduce self-harm and suicide.
- Presented presentations and represented Pride In North Carolina within community and with community stakeholders.
- Assessed clients for abuse and neglect and compiled documentation for court reports.
- Maintained and updated patient records, including changes in service plans, treatment reports and progress.
- Taught patients how to apply for insurance and prescription programs.
- Referred patients to psychiatric and medical examinations, as well as to family assessment planning teams.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans..
- Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, medical issues, substance abuse, physical abuse, personal, social, economic, learning disorders/MR and rehabilitation factors.
- Documented client progress in electronic health record (EHR) while maintaining a small case load of 15-20 clients.
Lead Social Worker III
Lenoir Youth Development Center
Kinston, NC
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Provided expert testimony within court of law when individuals are violated by probation or parole.
- Provided case management services to juveniles within department of juvenile justice and correction.
- Scheduled home visits at juvenile's home to ensure states standards are met.
- Served as primary liaison between juvenile and community.
- Scheduled and facilitate monthly Service Planning Meetings, and documentation of same.
- Managed on-and-off campus activities/processes according to policy and procedures.
- Attended court and home visits with juveniles to prepare for reintegration back into community.
- Provided crisis intervention/stabilization when needed while juveniles at youth development center.
- Provided therapeutic counseling and support to juveniles.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2016
Master of Science - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-salem, NC05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Office
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC12.2001
Skills
- Individual, Family, and Group psychotherapy expert
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Culturally sensitive
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Adept at treatment, goal, and inpatient discharge planning
- Screening and Intake
- Case management and referral proficiency
- Educational/Community Outreach and Advocacy Implementation
- Strong Leadership and Data Management Skills
- Strong Multi-Tasking
- Performance Evaluations Proficiency
- Project Management Proficiency
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (2016)
- LCAS- Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (2022)
- SPARCS: Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress: A Guide for Trauma Focused Groups. (2017)
Timeline
Director School-Based Mental Health Services
Fernandez Community Center
06.2020 - Current
Lead Psychotherapist (LCSW)
Pride In North Carolina
03.2017 - 07.2021
LCSW (Case Manager) Part-Time
ECU Health
05.2016 - 11.2022
Lead Social Worker III
Lenoir Youth Development Center
02.2016 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Social Work
East Carolina University
Master of Science - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Winston-Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services
East Carolina University
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Office
Pitt Community College
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