Latesha Taylor
Ocala
Summary
Social Work professional with over 16 years' experience in counseling, motivating and assessing clients' needs through evaluations and assessments. Counselor with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor Substance and Mental Health
LifeStream Behavioral Health
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
Family Intervention Specialist
Meridian Behavioral Health
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Screened DCF Referrals for substance abuse or mental health needs
- Scheduled clients for biopsychosocial evaluations to determine level of care
- Referred clients to appropriate departments within the organization for treatment
- Collaborated with DCF to ensure safety plan compliance
Customer Service Representative
Sitel
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Ocala, FL
- Assisted Credit Union members with loan and account transactions
- Ensured accurate information for all calls
- Presented resolutions in an efficient and timely manner
- Provided excellent customer service to reflect Credit Union standards
- Ocala, FL
Case Manager
Florida Children's Homes
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: Leesburg, FL
- Maintained case history records and prepare reports
- Maintained active caseloads, completing time-sensitive forms, client records and progress notes
- Monitored, evaluated, and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals
- Counseled or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient
- Leesburg, FL
Social Services Director
Parkland's Rehab Nursing Ctr
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: Gainesville, FL
- Assisted clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support
- Interviewed clients, reviewed records, conducted assessments
- Modified treatment plans according to changes in clients status
- Evaluated clients physical or mental condition, based on review of client information
- Gainesville, FL
Addiction Counselor
Phoenix House Foundation
03.2013 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Citra, FL
- Developed rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals
- Referred patient, client, or family to community resources
- Participated in job development and placement programs, contacting prospective employers, placing clients in jobs, and evaluating the success of placements
- Maintained close contact with clients during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy
- Citra, FL
Social Services Director
Ocala Health and Nursing Rehab
11.2011 - 05.2012
- Company Overview: Ocala, FL
- Performed crisis interventions with clients
- Supervised and directed other staff pertaining to specific needs and care
- Developed and performed discharge planning throughout patient rehab treatment
- Conducted and participated in multi-disciplinary staff meetings
- Ocala, FL
Substance Abuse Counselor
The Centers
01.2009 - 06.2011
- Company Overview: Ocala, FL
- Interviewed clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs
- Planned or conducted programs to prevent substance abuse
- Evaluated clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information
- Monitored, evaluated, and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals
- Ocala, FL
Education
Master's Degree -
Jacksonville Theological Seminary
Jacksonville, FLBachelor's Degree - undefined
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSkills
- Substance abuse counseling
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Social work
- Case management proficiency
- Solution-focused counseling
- Therapeutic expertise
Timeline
Counselor Substance and Mental Health
LifeStream Behavioral Health
03.2022 - 01.2023
Family Intervention Specialist
Meridian Behavioral Health
08.2020 - 01.2022
Customer Service Representative
Sitel
05.2019 - 08.2020
Case Manager
Florida Children's Homes
04.2016 - 09.2016
Social Services Director
Parkland's Rehab Nursing Ctr
03.2014 - 09.2015
Addiction Counselor
Phoenix House Foundation
03.2013 - 12.2013
Social Services Director
Ocala Health and Nursing Rehab
11.2011 - 05.2012
Substance Abuse Counselor
The Centers
01.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor's Degree - undefined
University of Central Florida
Master's Degree -
Jacksonville Theological Seminary
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