LaShawn Fisher
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Professional Counselor with a robust background in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and team leadership. Excels in mentoring staff to enhance service delivery. Dedicated to improving client outcomes through evidence-based practices and collaborative approaches in diverse settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor Part Time
Private Practice Setting
Alexandria, VA
09.2013 - Current
- Provide Counseling in depression, anxiety, trauma, career development, management, ADHD, leadership
- Conducted individual therapy sessions to address emotional and psychological issues.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions, improving interpersonal skills and communication within families.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
- Develop treatment plans and goals with clients
- Completed individualized assessments and diagnoses
- Assessed client needs by conducting initial intake interviews and administering diagnostic assessments.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to promote mental well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate and optimize comprehensive care for clients.
- Delivered crisis intervention services during acute mental health emergencies.
- Provided psychotherapy services including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and family systems therapy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Monitored client progress throughout treatment, adjusting therapeutic approaches to enhance overall effectiveness.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and self-care practices for better outcomes.
Inmate Services Manager
Arlington County Detention Facility
Arlington , VA
10.2007 - Current
- Provide supervision and leadership to section counselors
- Oversee and appraise the inmate classification and evaluative process
- Managed disputes and interpersonal conflicts, resolving complaints to maintain a positive environment.
- Identify and evaluate problems and determine information relevant problem resolution
- Make decisions regarding work assignments and staff responsibilities
- Ensure that the mental health, medical, and psychosocial needs of inmates are met
- Influence and direct the behavior of others in conflict resolution
- Establish and maintain authority by role modeling positive, consistent, appropriate behavior
- Provide overall training and guidance to staff
- Oversee and chair a bi-weekly inmate discharge planning committee with agency stakeholders and coordinate services accordingly
- Led monthly committee meetings focused on inmate initiatives to enhance program development.
- Oversee that security operations are conducted in safe, competent manner
- Prepares, reviews all documentation for accuracy
- Hold seat on Corrections Leadership Team providing input on policy/programmatic changes
- Identify and coordinate implementation of potential inmate programs
- Oversee and reconcile inmate grievances
- Conduct audits of case management and classification records
- Review and research current DOC, ACA, legislation and legal decisions to ensure compliance
- Review current policies, recommends and prepare new policies accordingly
- Ongoingly review and evaluate current programs and practices and recommend changes based on the changing needs and trends of the population
- Prepares performance appraisals, counsels, disciplines, and commend staff performance
- Coordinates with security, program, and volunteers to ensure service needs do not conflict
- Monitors sensitive or highly complex cases and provide crisis intervention accordingly
- Prepare monthly statistical reports
- Supervised daily operations within the detention facility to ensure compliance with policies.
- Coordinated staff schedules and assignments to maintain adequate coverage and support.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Monitored inmate behavior and interactions to promote a safe environment for all individuals.
- Facilitated communication between staff and management to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
- Prioritized and delegated daily work tasks to meet anticipated project goals.
- Conducted regular team meetings to discuss customer feedback, process improvements, and operational objectives.
- Motivated and supported employees to maintain low turnover.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization to ensure seamless delivery of services.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Inmate Services Case Manager/ Jail Industries Manager
Arlington County Detention Facility
, VA
09.2001 - 10.2007
- Delivered comprehensive case management services to address client needs
- Provided individualized psychoeducational counseling and bibliotherapy to inmates
- Conducted initial housing and classification assessments for new inmates to determine appropriate placement
- Ongoingly assessed the mental health needs of inmates
- Developed case management plans to address individual needs
- Conducted weekly reviews to monitor inmate participation in case management plan
- Provided crisis intervention to inmates and staff
- Screened, evaluated and referred inmates to employment and psycho-educational programs
- Managed inmate disputes and interpersonal conflicts proactively
- Conducted discharge planning by providing referrals and appropriate assistance and collaborating on inmate’s behalf
- Provided management and leadership to industry supervisors and deputies
- Direct the behavior of staff in a positive manner in conflict resolution
- Assessed qualifications and needs of potential participants for program eligibility
- Ongoingly reviewed criminal records and psychosocial information related to program participants
- Oversaw operations of jail Industries/Work Release programs, ensuring compliance and effectiveness in inmate rehabilitation
- Researched and identified marketing opportunities to enhance program visibility and participant engagement
- Provided training and guidance to staff
- Collaborated with the courts, attorneys, and other stakeholders regarding program issues
- Provided oversight of the Jail Industries budget
- Analyzed and submitted monthly billing/budget documents
- Ensured the program met state code compliance
Education
Dual Degree Masters - Forensic Psychology, Community Counseling
Marymount University
Arlington, VA12-2007
Bachelors of Science - Social Work
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-1999
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Individual assessments
- Family systems therapy
- Case management
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Relationship counseling
- Family therapy
- Self-esteem building
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Building rapport
- Self-care strategies
- Personal development sessions
- Case management and documentation
- HIPAA
- Life transitions
- Mental health assessment
- Depression treatment
- Grief and loss support
- Multicultural competence
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
- AFAA/NASM Certified Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Certified
Hobbies and Interests
- Wellness
- Trainings
- Fitness
- Counseling
- Management
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor Part Time
Private Practice Setting
09.2013 - Current
Inmate Services Manager
Arlington County Detention Facility
10.2007 - Current
Inmate Services Case Manager/ Jail Industries Manager
Arlington County Detention Facility
09.2001 - 10.2007
Dual Degree Masters - Forensic Psychology, Community Counseling
Marymount University
Bachelors of Science - Social Work
George Mason University