Lateraka Lloyd
Memphis,Tennessee
Summary
An experienced licensed social worker with a strong background in providing counseling, advocacy, and support to individuals, families, and communities in need. Skilled in crisis intervention, assessing needs, developing intervention plans, and coordinating resources to address diverse social and emotional issues. Proficient in building rapport and trust with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders. Proficient in using evidence-based practices, case management software, and other tools to achieve positive outcomes. Passionate about empowering vulnerable populations and advocating for social justice.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Medical Social Worker
Lebonheur Children's Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Worked with medical teams, patients, and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
Crisis Triage Counselor
Youth Villages
02.2023 - Current
- Evaluated risk to clients or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Counseled and helped to stabilize consumers and caregivers in crisis situations.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Built safety plans to lower therisk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Lakeside Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Assessed mental health needs to determine the nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Use psychotherapy interventions to help patients during therapy sessions.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated with Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Trauma-Informed Therapy.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status
School Social Work Intern
Brinkley Heights Urban Academy
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Identified at-risk students, created detailed plans for specialized education and behavioral skills, and communicated plans with parents and school staff.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and staff, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
- Facilitated support groups for K-12 during lunch and after school hours.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
- Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
Hospice Social Worker Intern
Crossroads Hospice And Palliative Care
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Worked with medical teams, patients, and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Union University
Jackson, TN05.2023
Master of Business Administration -
Union University
Jackson, TN12.2023
Skills
- Case management
- Crisis Intervention
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
- Competent in NASW Code of Ethics
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Psychosocial assessment
- DSM-5 knowledgeable
- Clinical Documentation
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Competent in Therapeutic Approach
- Resource Navigation
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Work
- Licensed School Social Worker
- Preventing Suicide in Emergency Departments Certificate
- A Strategic Planning Approach to Suicide Prevention Certificate
- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Certificate
- CPI Training Certificate
- Life Coach Certification
References
Daryl Camp
- Phone
9013554693 - Employer
Federal Express - Reference Type
Professional - Email
ddcamp@fedex.com
Lenora Coleman
- Phone
9013774700 - Employer
Lakeside Behavioral Health - Reference Type
Professional - Email
lenora.coleman@uhsinc.com
Dr. Jerome Blakemore
- Phone
9014379229 - Employer
Union Univeristy - Reference Type
Professional - Email
jblakemore@uu.edu
Timeline
License Medical Social Worker
Lebonheur Children's Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Crisis Triage Counselor
Youth Villages
02.2023 - Current
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Lakeside Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 02.2023
School Social Work Intern
Brinkley Heights Urban Academy
12.2021 - 04.2022
Hospice Social Worker Intern
Crossroads Hospice And Palliative Care
08.2021 - 11.2022
Master of Social Work -
Union University
Master of Business Administration -
Union University