Laura Ebert
Lexington,KY
Summary
Provide comprehensive direct services to individuals and families utilizing the expertise gained through professional settings of case management, social work and psychology.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Targeted Assessment Specialist
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
12.2017 - Current
- Performed targeted assessments to identify barriers related to mental health and substance use.
Streamlined participant access to critical resources by collaborating with CHFS and community partners.
Assisted individuals facing intimate partner violence and learning challenges in achieving self-sufficiency.
Engaged with various organizations to enhance support frameworks for participants.
Targeted Case Manager
KVC Behavioral Health
Lexington, KY
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss clinical issues concerning clients requiring case management services.
- Helped clients to develop goals for life skills and create plans for daily activities of living.
- Assisted clients with identifying resources to meet basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, safety, mental health and medical services.
Executive Director
Surgery on Sunday, Inc.
Lexington, KY
01.2009 - 11.2014
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance community engagement and program visibility.
- Developed partnerships with healthcare providers to expand access to surgical services.
- Engaged in advocacy efforts to promote policies supporting surgical care access for underserved populations.
- Streamlined operational processes to improve patient intake and service delivery efficiency.
- Collaborated with board members to refine mission and vision for organizational growth.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards to ensure quality of care and safety.
- Secured funding through grant writing and donor engagement to support program sustainability.
- Created and maintained an inclusive organizational culture that values diversity and teamwork.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
Social Worker
Surgery on Sunday, Inc.
Lexington, KY
03.2005 - 01.2009
- Conducted comprehensive client assessments to identify social, emotional, and financial needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
Education
Masters Degree - Social Work
University of Kentucky
05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Eastern Kentucky University
12.2001
Skills
- Targeted assessments
- Case Management
- Resource facilitation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Community engagement
- Program development
- Excellent communication
- Cultural competency
- Team leadership
- Goal-oriented planning
- Scheduling
- Crisis intervention
- Goal setting
- Team building
- Collaboration with parents
- Advocacy
- Written communication
- Ethical practice
- Mental health
- Alcohol and substance abuse
- Intimate Partner Violence
- Trauma-Informed Practice
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Targeted Assessment Specialist
University of Kentucky
12.2017 - Current
Targeted Case Manager
KVC Behavioral Health
01.2015 - 11.2017
Executive Director
Surgery on Sunday, Inc.
01.2009 - 11.2014
Social Worker
Surgery on Sunday, Inc.
03.2005 - 01.2009
Masters Degree - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Eastern Kentucky University