LAUNEICE A. ALLEN
Silver Spring,USA
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with background in providing various mental health services in diverse settings including hospitals, schools and private practices. Strong skills include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management and development of treatment plans. Recognized for commitment to patient advocacy and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care. Have made significant impact by improving patient access to critical resources and promoting mental health awareness within communities served.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
DC Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Provide individual and group psychotherapy
- Make referrals to community based providers
- Provide crisis intervention to youth and their families
- Create individualized education plans (IEP)
- Participate in individualized education plan meetings and 504 meetings
- Implement the IEP to address social and emotional concerns presenting in the school setting
- Provide consultation and supportive services to teachers and other school staff
Psychiatric Social Worker, Child & Adolescent Protection Center
Children’s National Medical Center
05.2010 - Current
- Conducted mental health assessments with survivors of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation and physical abuse to determine the need for immediate and/or continued services
- Provided crisis intervention to children, youth, and families
- Made referrals for mental health services to internal and external vendors
- File reports of child maltreatment to law enforcement and child protective services
- Provided case consultation to hospital personnel
- Provided after-hours assistance to hospital staff to assist with case planning
- Prepare case documentation for mental health meetings, and weekly case presentations to the interdisciplinary team
- Provided individual psychotherapy to children and adolescents up to age 22.
- Prepared clinical updates and developed treatment plans.
- Educated hospital personnel and the community regarding child abuse and long-term outcomes.
- Provided training to medical students, social workers, fellows, and residents regarding child maltreatment.
- Lead social worker for the sexual exploitation program
- Supervise social workers who provide case management services for trafficked and at-risk youth.
- Developed an internal protocol for responding to trafficked youth presenting to the Goldberg community clinics with suicidal ideations.
- Served as a member of the multi-disciplinary team for trafficked youth in the District of Columbia
Adjunct Professor
University of Maryland Shady Grove
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Provided classroom instruction on various topics in accordance with academic requirements
- Prepared coursework and lectures to enhance student learning
Social Worker II Family Services
Prince George’s County Department of Social Services
08.2007 - 04.2010
- Prepared the monthly schedule for on call coverage and assigned cases as the lead social worker in the unit
- Investigated reports of child abuse and neglect
- Interviewed victims of child abuse, alleged maltreators and collateral sources regarding the abuse
- Developed case plans in order to effectively facilitate change in family situations
- Prepared court documents and testified in court on behalf of the identified child
- Made referrals to external and internal vendors when appropriate
- Attended weekly individual supervisory meetings and monthly bureau meetings to become familiar with current evidenced based practices and case management skills
Mental Health Social Work Intern
Children’s National Medical Center
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Conducted mental health assessments to determine the need for services
- Presented mental health assessments of each patient to the interdisciplinary team for evaluation of patient plan
- Provided individual psychotherapy to children and adolescents
- Referred clients to external vendors that would further enhance the patients success
- Responded to pages and advised other units on sexual and/or physical abuse cases
Autistic Specialist
The Arc of Maryland
07.2006 - 08.2006
- Assisted the team in restructuring maladaptive behaviors
- Empowered individuals with developmental disabilities by teaching daily functioning skills
- Facilitated parental self sufficiency by advising and educating parents on child’s abilities
School Based Social Work Intern
The Foundation School
09.2005 - 05.2006
- Conducted individual therapy sessions for emotionally disturbed children and youth
- Facilitated group sessions with elementary and middle school students
- Assisted team in restructuring and challenging students negative thoughts and behaviors
- Referred students to external agencies for outpatient therapy and mentoring services
- Developed and revised Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for student’s successful integration
- Prepared clinical updates regarding students emotional and social progress
County Caseworker II
Mercer County Children and Youth Services
05.2003 - 08.2005
- Investigated difficult and complex reports of abuse and neglect
- Provided services to individuals and families to help them attain a more satisfactory social, economic, mental or physical adjustment to their environment
- Performed assessments, goal planning, monitoring, and advocacy for clients with the purpose of reuniting the child and parent(s)
- Developed Individualized Family Service Plans with clients and families in order to effectively facilitate change in family situations
- Prepared court petitions, court summaries, and testified in court on the child’s behalf
- Managed a caseload of a maximum of 30 families and prepared dictation and documentation of all case activities through correspondence, reports, and case histories
- Provided referral services and negotiated on behalf of clients for referral services
- Monitored clients and their progress in services provided
- Attended individual supervisory, unit and staffing meetings to assist in developing performance and case management skills
- Attended trainings to become familiar with current methods, regulations, and policies
Education
Certificate of Achievement -
DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
06.2021
Certificate in Trauma Stress Studies -
Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute
07.2015
Master of Social Work -
Howard University
Washington, DC06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA06.2003
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Confidential case documentation
- Family collaboration
- Case management
- Referral coordination
- Individual counseling
- Parent education
- Crisis intervention
- Resource advocacy
- Documentation
- Mental health assessment
- Family support
Timeline
School Social Worker
DC Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Adjunct Professor
University of Maryland Shady Grove
01.2012 - 05.2012
Psychiatric Social Worker, Child & Adolescent Protection Center
Children’s National Medical Center
05.2010 - Current
Social Worker II Family Services
Prince George’s County Department of Social Services
08.2007 - 04.2010
Mental Health Social Work Intern
Children’s National Medical Center
09.2006 - 05.2007
Autistic Specialist
The Arc of Maryland
07.2006 - 08.2006
School Based Social Work Intern
The Foundation School
09.2005 - 05.2006
County Caseworker II
Mercer County Children and Youth Services
05.2003 - 08.2005
Certificate of Achievement -
DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Certificate in Trauma Stress Studies -
Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute
Master of Social Work -
Howard University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
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