LaQuera Barnett
Milwaukee,United States
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Primary Therapist at Clement J Zablocki Medical Center, skilled in motivational interviewing, co-occurring disorders and trauma informed care. Successfully enhanced client engagement and resilience through trauma-informed care, while advocating for access to essential resources. Proven ability to develop effective treatment plans and facilitate group therapy for diverse populations. Certification in trauma informed care and public health administration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Therapist
Clement J Zablocki Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
10.2022 - Current
- Increased client engagement in therapy sessions through the use of empathetic listening and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Advocated for clients'' needs within the larger healthcare system ensuring access to necessary resources for ongoing wellness support.
- Interacted with insurance companies on regular basis, ensuring that patients had adequate coverage for services.
- Utilized a variety of therapeutic modalities based on individual client needs, enhancing overall effectiveness of interventions.
- Provided one-on-one and group therapy sessions to clients with various disorders.
- Implemented trauma-informed care approaches within therapy sessions leading to increased resilience among client populations.
- Evaluated client progress on a regular basis using objective assessment tools, ensuring appropriate adjustments were made to their treatment plans as needed.
Medical Social Worker
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
12.2018 - 10.2022
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Ensured continuity of care by coordinating seamless transitions from hospitalization to outpatient services or long-term care facilities.
- Supported ethical decision-making processes among healthcare teams by providing guidance on complex cases involving end-of-life care or medical ethics dilemmas.
Education
Master Of Social Work - Social Work
UWM
Milwaukee, WI12.2014
Bachelor Administration Of Justice - Criminal Justice/psychology
USM
Hattiesburg, MS12.2008
Skills
- Anxiety treatment
- Self-esteem building
- Client management
- Patient diagnosis
- Depression treatment
- Relapse prevention
- Motivational interviewing
- Individual therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
Certification
Licensed clinical social worker with certification in trauma informed care and public health administration.
Timeline
Primary Therapist
Clement J Zablocki Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Froedtert Hospital
12.2018 - 10.2022
Master Of Social Work - Social Work
UWM
Bachelor Administration Of Justice - Criminal Justice/psychology
USM