LaTonia McKinnie
Chipley
Summary
Versatile and tenacious leader with a “can do” spirit and a commitment to excellence.
Adept at establishing and maintaining good working relationships’ with clients in stressful and fast pace situations.
Recognized as a motivator with strong organizational skills.
Goal driven, strategic thinker, problem solver that is accustomed to working under pressure in a time sensitive, high volume environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRT Crisis Counselor
Life Management Center
06.2021 - Current
- Provide face-to-face and telephone assessment for client who is experiencing mental health crisis.
- Provide emergency intervention and support services to client who is experiencing crisis.
- Complete clinical record and additional documentation within 24 hours of intervention according to policy and procedure as best practice.
- Provide emergency follow-up and crisis counseling until the crisis is averted.
Intern
Next Step Endeavor Academy
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: NextStep at Endeavor Academy helps individuals with autism transition beyond secondary school by teaching employment and independent living skills in a structured setting.
- As an intern, I supported participants in job development through job coaching and helped them improve their independent living and social skills.
- NextStep at Endeavor Academy helps individuals with autism transition beyond secondary school by teaching employment and independent living skills in a structured setting.
Substance Abuse Counselor
GEO Graceville Correctional Facility
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Completed comprehensive assessment/psychosocial of client's substance abuse history and develop individualized treatment plan.
- Provided individual counseling and facilitated psycho-education groups weekly based on the following areas: Relapse Prevention, Anger Management, Parenting skills, Life Skills, and Criminal & Addictive Behaviors.
- Ensured that client's records are accurately completed in a timely manner.
- Identified problem areas that may impact client's ability to successfully complete treatment and assisted client in developing strategies to overcome obstacles, gain sobriety, and to successfully complete treatment.
Lead Teacher/Administrative Coordinator
Children Of The Kingdom Development Center
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Coordinated and facilitated in-service trainings for staff.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Chemical Addiction Recovery Effort (C.A.R.E.)
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided substance abuse treatment including psychosocial evaluation, treatment planning, individual, and group counseling to both adult and adolescent clients.
- Maintained caseload of 50+.
- Facilitated weekly orientation to new incoming clients.
- Assisted client with gaining and utilizing skills to remain sober and cope with daily stressors.
Lead Teacher/Administrative Coordinator
Children Of The Kingdom Development Center
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Tracked student records.
- Coordinated and facilitated staff in-service trainings.
Dependency Care Manager
Anchorage Children's Home-Big Bend Community Based Care
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Identified and assessed client/family needs of minors placed in care by DCF due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment, with the ultimate goal of permanency.
- Completed weekly and monthly home visits to assure the safety of the child and maintained contact with the family as well as service providers.
- Coordinated/staffed cases with supervisor, providers, DCF and attorneys as needed.
- Prepared status reports and attended all court hearings.
Resource Connector
Goodwill Career Training Center (Americorps)
11.2009 - 08.2012
- Assess client's barriers to employment and assisted client in developing strategies to overcome identified barriers and achieve successful employment.
- Facilitated orientation and weekly Job Clubs, during which clients were instructed how to locate, obtain, and maintain a job.
- Facilitated Money Sense, a financial literacy class for new clients.
- Maintained and updated client notes in a timely manner.
- Routinely maintained contact with employed clients to monitor their progress and recommend additional services as needed.
- Collaborated with other community providers to complete annual service projects.
Education
Master's Degree - Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation
Troy University
03.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Troy University
01.2012
Skills
- Group Facilitator
- Excellent Communication
- Time management
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Registered Clinical Mental Health Intern, 01/2024
- Certified Addiction Professional (CAP), 01/2022
Timeline
Intern
Next Step Endeavor Academy
06.2023 - 12.2023
MRT Crisis Counselor
Life Management Center
06.2021 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
GEO Graceville Correctional Facility
01.2019 - 06.2021
Lead Teacher/Administrative Coordinator
Children Of The Kingdom Development Center
06.2018 - 01.2019
Substance Abuse Counselor
Chemical Addiction Recovery Effort (C.A.R.E.)
02.2017 - 06.2018
Lead Teacher/Administrative Coordinator
Children Of The Kingdom Development Center
09.2015 - 02.2017
Dependency Care Manager
Anchorage Children's Home-Big Bend Community Based Care
05.2013 - 09.2015
Resource Connector
Goodwill Career Training Center (Americorps)
11.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Troy University
Master's Degree - Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation
Troy University
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