Lashannon Butler
LCSW-S
Clinton,MS
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Social Worker
Department Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and personalized treatment plans.
- Reduced crisis incidents within Outpatient Mental Health facility through proactive risk assessments and timely interventions.
- Increased patient engagement in therapy sessions by utilizing a variety of counseling techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Provided clinical supervision to junior counselors, fostering professional growth and development.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques when needed, deescalating situations effectively while maintaining patient safety.
- Led process improvement efforts within Outpatient Mental Health department, increasing overall efficiency without compromising quality of care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, leading to higher levels of trust and more effective therapeutic relationships.
- Enhanced community resources for clients through collaboration with local agencies and organizations.
Transition of Care Coach LCSW
Molina Healthcare
3 2020 - 09.2023
- Case management (65-100 cases) throughout a 30 day program that starts with hospital admission and continues its oversight through transitions from acute settings to all other settings including nursing facilities placements or private home
- Conduct facility visits or home visits as needed, collaborates external and internal resources and referrals for needs such as housing, food, medication and etc
- Develop and implement detailed pre-discharge plans, treatment plans, and complete psychosocial assessments for clients soon to be reintegrated into community
- Facilitates interdisciplinary care team meetings and informal ICT collaboration
- Educates and supports member focusing on seven primary areas (ToC Pillars): medication management, use of personal health record, follow up care, signs and symptoms of worsening condition, nutrition, functional needs and or Home and Community-based Services, and advance directives
- Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team
- Provides crisis intervention and support for members who are dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, substance use, and other mental health diagnosis
- Serves as a liaison between facilities and members to support mental health access, transition, referral
- Knowledge of TEAMS.
Independent Contractor PRN
Ascend Maximus
05.2013 - 08.2021
- Completed PASRR Assessment on Individuals who applied for admission to a nursing facility, by visiting nursing homes, private homes, hospitals and other facilities
- Screened for evidence of serious mental illness (MI) and/or intellectual disabilities (ID), developmental disabilities (DD), or related conditions
- Complete SLUMS assessment
- Knowledge of DSM 5 diagnosis
- Provided recommendation of placement based on completion of assessment.
Behavioral Health Supervisor
Mississippi Behavioral Health Services
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Completed psychosocial Assessments in private homes or office setting and provided diagnosis and develop Individual Treatment Care Plan
- Development of treatment goals and interventions, leading team meeting, assigning interventions to be completed by MHT, CSS, PSS and other staff
- Supervise (10-15) Mental Health Therapist, (5) Community Support Specialist, (5) Peer Support Specialist, and office administrator
- Conducted field visits, home visits and facility visits as needed
- Providing internal and external resources and referrals for clients
- Individual, Family Therapy and Crisis Intervention as needed
- Conduct staff meetings, provide trainings and educational support for staff
- Manage and supervise daily operations of the office
- Case Management for the 60-80 cases.
Program Director Domestic Violence Shelter/Sexual Assault Program
Catholic Charities Of Natchez
12.2014 - 10.2018
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance
- Maintained and updated project related documents
- Case management, therapy services for individual, family, or group as needed
- Supervision of staff, volunteers and support staff for 4 programs
- Prevention and education outreach presentations in schools, community centers, senior citizens centers and etc
- Knowledge of DSM 5 diagnosis, symptoms, treatment
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
- Provided resources and referrals, assisted with job searches and applying, housing, food, bill assistance.
Clinical Therapist
Franklin County Memorial Hospital (Journey's IOP)
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs
- Completed psychosocial assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources
- Provided group therapy in Intensive Outpatient Setting, with clients diagnosed with PTSD, Substance Abuse issues, Bipolar, Depression and Adjustment issue and so on
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive progress reports for review by various parties
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals
- Provided case management services, providing referrals for housing, food, and medical care assistance.
School Social Worker
Hazlehurst City School District
02.2011 - 06.2013
- Created Social Services Program at the high school
- Interviewed students, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
- Maintained regular contact with student by calling and visiting clients' homes
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
- Provided individual, group, family therapy
- Served as liaison between families, schools, and students, provided referrals and resources as needed
- Case management for 20-100 students.
Social Worker, Crisis Counselor
Social Work
11.2009 - 02.2011
- Intake of child/elderly abuse for the state of MS
- Documented risk to each client and context of concerns
- Referrals to county agencies, local law enforcement
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
Family and Children Services Social Worker
Social Work
11.2006 - 11.2009
- Conducted and documented in-home visits with children
- Interviewed clients and assessed social and emotional needs to determine nature and degree of services needed
- Developed case plans and maintained confidential client files consistent with program, state and federal guidelines
- Liaised with agencies and courts to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children
- Identified, documented and made referrals to resources available within community
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
Education
Master of Science Social Work - Master's of Social Work
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS 01.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science Social Work - Bachelor's of Social Work
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS 01.2003 - 12.2005
Skills
Mental health counseling
Clinical assessment
Suicide Risk Assessment
Psychosocial Assessments
Case Management
Intervention Planning
Supervisory skills
Client Advocacy
Discharge Planning
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Assessment skills
Treatment Planning
License
Licensed Certified Social Worker
Timeline
Senior Social Worker
Department Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Supervisor
Mississippi Behavioral Health Services
10.2018 - 03.2021
Program Director Domestic Violence Shelter/Sexual Assault Program
Catholic Charities Of Natchez
12.2014 - 10.2018
Clinical Therapist
Franklin County Memorial Hospital (Journey's IOP)
06.2013 - 06.2014
Independent Contractor PRN
Ascend Maximus
05.2013 - 08.2021
School Social Worker
Hazlehurst City School District
02.2011 - 06.2013
Social Worker, Crisis Counselor
Social Work
11.2009 - 02.2011
Master of Science Social Work - Master's of Social Work
University of Southern Mississippi
01.2008 - 05.2010
Family and Children Services Social Worker
Social Work
11.2006 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Science Social Work - Bachelor's of Social Work
Jackson State University
01.2003 - 12.2005
Transition of Care Coach LCSW
Molina Healthcare
3 2020 - 09.2023
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