LATARSHIA OLIVER
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated clinical therapy professional focused on improving patient wellbeing through compassionate and knowledgeable support. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with a dedicated and detail-oriented mentality. Licensed in North Carolina. Adept at getting to the root of problems and helping patients develop effective coping skills for different life situations, triggers and traumas. Well-versed in collaborating with teams of practitioners to positively impact patient lives with a comprehensive approach. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACTT Therapist
Children Hope Alliance
10.2022 - Current
- Maintain effective and cooperative relationships with staff to ensure successful implementation of agency mission
- Ensure that all aspects of Child ACTT meet or exceed the appropriate standards of state and federal licensing and accreditation standards
- Set key performance indicators that reflect the organizational strategic plan and assure monitoring and reporting of set goals
- Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic plans for the program
- Assist in Clinical Team Coverage duties when needed during times of vacancy or program demand
- Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support
- Utilized emerging Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy and Narrative Therapy as treatment approaches
- Provided mental health support for female patients in fast-paced practice
- Delivered appropriate therapy based on diagnosis and individual needs
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans
- Performed comprehensive assessments for each patient
- Conducted mental health counseling using evidence-based practice and clinical models.
LCSWA / LCSWA, Community Treatment, Inc
05.2003 - Current
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation
- Conducted therapy, provided crisis intervention and educated patients and families
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes
- Maintained confidential case documentation
- Diagnosed disorders according to DSM-IV criteria and used ICD-10 codes for documentation
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports
- Gave presentations to interdisciplinary team members, including clinical documentation and therapeutic observations
- Organized personalized discharge plans to oversee safe and effective reintegration
- Researched and developed program initiatives to better serve client population base
- Served as agency liaison among other service providers, community organizations and government entities.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Another Choice for Black Children
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Assist in the development of the goals in the Plan of Care/Individual Support Plan and comprehensive crisis plans to assist individuals to progress to goal completion
- Coordinating services/appointments (e.g., appointment/wellness reminders, providing or arranging transportation)
- Provides services in various community settings to help the individual identify and address barriers that prevent him or her from receiving needed services from healthcare professionals, including primary healthcare, dental, oral and vision
- Link individuals to appropriate community-based services to ensure that they are actively engaged in the service, including supports related to housing, and employment
- Facilitate person-centered, effective, positive relationships with people receiving services using positive approaches that promote self-determination in all areas of life
- Assist with self-help, advocacy, pre-crisis support, and supporting the individual with speaking with employers, landlords and others regarding reasonable accommodations for the person's disability
- Document encounters and contacts made on behalf of people we support; complete and submit billing documentation
- Assist new staff and/or current staff with orientation, mentoring and training
- Complete all other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor
- Conduct weekly social/Emotional Groups
- Conduct clinical assessments and intake
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills
- Conducted therapy, provided crisis intervention and educated patients and families
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
Graduate Clinical Intern
Moss Counseling
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed strong knowledge of current clinical best practices and individual and group counseling techniques
- Facilitated productive therapy sessions and utilized growth-promoting exercises to help patients improve mental health
- Collaborated with parents, placement agencies and courts to effectively coordinate treatment plans for children
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Child's Place
08.2014 - 03.2020
- Cultivated and developed relationships with existing and potential referral sources, identified new partners, uncovered untapped opportunities and raised brand awareness
- Provided individuals and families with information and resources to connect with available programs
- Served in various leadership roles to plan and manage community initiatives
- Developed and implemented programs to fill different community needs
- Promoted community events and news through monthly newsletters, which were distributed to local families and community leaders
- Planned and managed community initiatives in various leadership roles
- Liaised with community members, business owners and officials to address current issues and find appropriate solutions
- Planned and managed different community meetings, public forums and outreach events
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts in support of community health organizations
- Coordinated fundraising efforts to promote community organizations serving health needs of children
- Maintained existing and developed new partnerships with many local charity organizations to facilitate community involvement and awareness of non-profit missions and theatre events
- Provided counseling, case management, education and job training to diverse client base.
Social Worker Residency
Walden University
06.2019 - 06.2019
- I completed my residency in Atlanta Georgia through Walden University
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families
- Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
Clinical Education Specialist
Monarch Healthcare Management
11.2009 - 05.2015
- Collected, compiled, and analyzed student data to drive instruction and make educational decisions
- Advocated for students and supported student self-advocacy
- Planned for student transitions
- Assisted clients with developing emotional and social skills
- Maintained client records and upheld confidentiality rights of students in the process
- Helped with living skills development, health maintenance and medication administration, personal care and behavioral development
- Partnered with other instructors to share best practices for optimized student learning
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
Youth Program Director
Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
06.2000 - 11.2005
- Responsible for ongoing operations, fiscal management of a $1,000,000 annual budget and working with corporate management team to meet Club's mission
- Responsible for day-to-day Club operations, human resource management of an average of 40 employees, and facility management for the Unit, working with corporate staff in assisting with resource development, finance and leadership to ensure a positive image and relationship within the community
- Collaborated with community organizations to bring programs to the unit
- Managed Staff and conducted trainings for staff
- Recruited, interviewed and hired volunteers and staff
- Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs and policies.
Education
LCSW -
WALDEN UNIVERISTY
Minneapolis, MN05.2020
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2020
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2019
Master of Psychology - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Charlotte, NC10.2017
Bachelor of Science - undefined
MORRIS COLLEGE
Sumter, SC05.1996
Skills
- Technique knowledge, Cultural Awareness, Analytical Skills, Decision Making Skills, Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills (oral/written) and Clinical Skills
- Group Facilitation
- Group Therapy Coordination
- One-On-One Sessions
- Intervention Planning
- Compliance Requirements
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
Certification
First Aid and CPR Certification
Teaching Family Model Certified
Certified Life Coach
CPI/Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Outreach Collaboration
Timeline
ACTT Therapist
Children Hope Alliance
10.2022 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Another Choice for Black Children
09.2022 - 06.2023
Graduate Clinical Intern
Moss Counseling
08.2019 - 04.2020
Social Worker Residency
Walden University
06.2019 - 06.2019
Community Outreach Coordinator
Child's Place
08.2014 - 03.2020
Clinical Education Specialist
Monarch Healthcare Management
11.2009 - 05.2015
LCSWA / LCSWA, Community Treatment, Inc
05.2003 - Current
Youth Program Director
Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
06.2000 - 11.2005
LCSW -
WALDEN UNIVERISTY
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Master of Psychology - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Bachelor of Science - undefined
MORRIS COLLEGE
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