LaShonta N. (Hunter) Prince
Brandywine,MD
Summary
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 15+ years of clinical and child welfare experience. I have experience in child welfare including foster care and adoptions, domestic violence, and school social work. My training includes various modalities including trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, child centered and play therapy. I am currently an active member of NASW (National Association of Social Workers). Skills: Intensive clinical case management; crisis management; brief/short term individual therapy; strong organizational skills; strong leadership skills; experienced in testifying in child welfare cases; client driven, and client focused; client self-determination; records management; supervisory skills; field Instructor for MSW students. Dedicated Social Worker offering 15+ years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services and pregnancy and adoption, domestic violence, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Dc Public Schools (Malcolm X ES)
12.2022 - Current
- Meeting with students for crisis intervention; Developing and teaching intervention strategies to help students achieve academic goals; Helping students learn strong social skills, as well as strategies for conflict resolution and anger management; Working with family members and other individuals in a child’s living situation to help support their adjustment, learning, and development; Helping parents access special educational programs and resources for students with special education needs or learning disabilities; Offering support and education for school staff to help them improve their understanding of the cultural, societal, economical, or other factors that can impact students’ education and behavioral tendencies; Assisting districts in developing and implementing education programs for students who have dropped out, are delinquent, truant or experiencing other learning diagnosis/difficulties; student observations as needed; therapy, (e.g
- Child centered play therapy) with assigned students; preparing and completing behavioral documents including FBA’s, BIP, etc.
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
Clinical Manager
MBI Health Services Inc
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Outpatient Mental Health Program) CSA, Maintaining confidentiality of records relating to consumer treatment; Collecting information about consumers through interviews, tests and evaluation of day-to-day functioning within work, family and other routines identifying areas needing continued support, resources and treatment in order to assist consumers; Provide therapeutic services to consumers through individual, family, group sessions that are consistent with the current research; Preparing and completing diagnostic and biopsychosocial assessments, clinical notes, referrals, treatment plans of consumers; Collaborating with MBI leadership team, by assisting with identifying and developing and coordinating, and evaluating clinical and non-clinical training for staff to ensure consistency; Provide expert level consultation; Assisting with developing and implementing and expanding MBI services and programs to address identified gaps in mental health and supportive services available to the surrounding community; Conducting follow-up and after planning services; Providing emergency services during work hours and after hours as assigned; Leading direct supervision to a team of clinical and non-clinical staff that supports interdisciplinary team approach to the delivery of care and employee evaluations; Attending staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities; Ensures the team of Community Support Worker (CSWs) completes a minimum of 25 SIDA Providing office based supervision to transition facilitators including review of documents, work productivity and feedback regarding quality of interaction with consumers; Responsible for 300+ consumers with mental health diagnosis: Supervised students from Howard University MSW program ( Field Instructor)
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback
Program Manager
New Pathways Youth Transitional Housing
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Supervise approximately 10+ employees clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure needs are met by participants; Weekly supervision with staff; Responsible for ensuring apartments are maintained by transitioned youth; Responsible for completing referrals; Provided group therapy to include conflict resolution, etc.; Responsible for ensuring youth is prepared for independence this could include job coaching, mentorship, etc.; Responsible for ensuring youth’s medical and emotional needs are met; Responsible for all paperwork and case notes as needed.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals
Therapist/ Center
Children
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Providing daily individual therapy to children and families as needed; Used several modalities including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, etc.); Responsible for preparing and completing diagnostic assessments; Responsible for case manager including complete referrals as needed; Completing and preparing ITP (Individual Treatment Plans); Completing and preparing bio-psychosocial assessments; Supervision with supervisor weekly; Attend team meetings as well; Reported suspicion of child abuse and neglect.
Domestic Violence Clinical Case Manager
10.2011 - 07.2015
- Providing intensive case management to approximately 10 women within a domestic violence shelter; Providing brief/short term therapy which include modalities trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, crisis interventions as needed; case documentations ( case notes); Facilitated domestic violence psycho-educational groups weekly; Completing ISP ( Individual Service Plan); On-call for MSP 24 hour hotline; Referrals as needed; Developing safety plans for women; Guiding women on how to obtain a TPO and CPO for women as needed; Completed reports and monthly reports as needed; Completing bio-psychosocial assessments; Assisting women with obtaining employment.
Adoption Social Worker
Catholic Charities Washington
11.2007 - 10.2011
- Assessing, preparing and interviewing domestic home studies for prospective adoptive parents within the DC metro area; Responsible for monitoring and supervising adoptive placements including monthly reports; Providing referrals as needed; Providing counseling to birth parents and adoptive adults in searching for their biological child and/or parents; Provide short-term therapy to include information regarding dc adoption laws, etc
- To women interested in adoption for their unborn child; Completing court reports as needed regarding status placement updates; Completing referrals as necessary.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Maryland At Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2003
MSW -
Dual Degree -
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MDBachelor of Arts - Social Work
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MDSkills
- Resource Advocacy
- SIS Understanding
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Behavioral Assistance
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Crisis Intervention
- Data Collection
- Family Collaboration
- Life Skills Development
Additional Information
- LICSW- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (DC License) LC50080493 LCSW-C Licensed Certified Social Worker- Clinical- Not Active
Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers
Timeline
School Social Worker
Dc Public Schools (Malcolm X ES)
12.2022 - Current
Clinical Manager
MBI Health Services Inc
10.2018 - 12.2022
Program Manager
New Pathways Youth Transitional Housing
10.2017 - 04.2018
Therapist/ Center
Children
04.2016 - 08.2016
Domestic Violence Clinical Case Manager
10.2011 - 07.2015
Adoption Social Worker
Catholic Charities Washington
11.2007 - 10.2011
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Maryland At Baltimore
MSW -
Dual Degree -
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Salisbury University
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