Latoya Roy

• Perform patient assessments, counseling and resource identification for the Children’s Community Outpatient facility consistently recognized as on the top mental health systems, offering psychiatric care for mental and behavioral issues.
• Conducting psychosocial assessments of children, adolescents and adults as well as high-risk screenings and using various modalities and theories.
• Perform intake assessments and evaluated client mental health needs.
• Maintain documentation as per agency and The Harris Center standards.
• Provide ongoing supportive therapy to clients; collaborate with facility psychiatrists and adjunct staff.
• Utilize special interventions and risk assessments as well as trauma and bereavement counseling for patients and families.
• Refer clients to substance abuse treatment programs, anger management classes
• Attend and contribute to departmental meetings.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on various topics such as coping skills, anger management, and grief counseling.
• Conducted initial assessments, including mental status exams, to determine appropriate level of care for clients.
• Attended professional development workshops and seminars related to clinical practice areas such as trauma informed care or evidence based practices.

Notable Contributions

Top performer of May 2022 to bill over 100 billable in services consisted of individual counseling, mediation management, and psychosocial assessments.

Made referrals to appropriate community resources for clients and their children which included housing, education, employment, health, mental health vocational training WIC and daycare.

• Maintained a caseload of approximately 70 weekly clients providing individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy using Person Centered, CBT, and Behavioral Modification.
• Conducted bio psychosocial assessments and provided clinical diagnosis using DSM-5 criteria.
• Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
• Documented client progress in confidential files.
• Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
• Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
• Counseled patients on stress management techniques such as relaxation exercises, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
• Consulted with community agencies regarding referrals for additional services or resources needed by clients.
• Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in need.
• Engaged with schools and other educational institutions on behalf of students who are struggling academically or socially due to life circumstances.

Notable Contributions

Certified Mental Health Therapist in 2019

Award 4 times to exceed over 100 billable hours regarding services of psychosocial assessments, individual counseling, and family therapy.

• Conducted assessments of clients' physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
• Organized recreational activities that promoted self-expression while also providing an opportunity for relaxation.
• Provided therapeutic assistance to individuals with mental health issues.
• Assisted in the implementation of individualized treatment plans and goals.
• Educated clients about healthy lifestyle choices related to nutrition, exercise, stress management.
• Assisted in creating a comprehensive discharge plan for each client prior to leaving the program.
• Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.

Notable Contribution

Clients were discharged within 14 days due to making progress in treatment.

• Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
• Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes
• Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress
• Assisted in lessons, curriculum, and homework planning.
• Attended staff meetings to discuss student progress and strategies for improvement
• Encouraged positive social interaction among students.

Notable Contribution

Scholars made progress academically, emotionally and socially by using various modalities that met the needs of the scholar.

One scholar got underneath the table due to being anger, I was able to deescalate the crisis event due to utilizing various modalities to help the scholar come down and get from underneath the table. I worked after school hours on a program called Tops to teach scholars different techniques about soccer.

• Provided social work services for non-profit and community-based using the modality of Psych Education serving the veterans and elder population
• Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focus on accurate diagnosis utilizing the DSM-5
• Conducted individual therapy with clients consisted of diagnosis of Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression disorders
• Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
• Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations
• Prepare written documentation (progress notes, service plans, discharge summaries, and assessments
• Performed case management, coordination, and monitoring of social work service plans in areas of personal, social or economic resources, conditions, and problems
• Made arrangements for hospitalization as needed.
• Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in need.

Notable Contribution

Client’s made some progress in treatment by identify his or her diagnosis, being educated of their diagnosis, learning independent skills, anger management skills and money management skills.