Letricia Davis
Katy
Summary
Experienced Emergency Social Worker with strong background in crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, and rapid resource coordination. Skilled in supporting individuals in acute situations, including mental health crises, trauma, and housing instability. Collaborative, compassionate, and committed to delivering trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care in fast-paced environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Social Worker (LMSW)
Memorial Hermann South West Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and families in crisis.
- Provide crisis interventions and emotional support to individuals facing acute medical situations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Coordinate referrals to community resources, including mental health services, substance abuse services, homeless shelters, and social support programs.
- Facilitate effective discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care post-ER visit.
Mental Health Therapist LMSW-PRN
Westpark Springs Psychiatric Hospital
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Facilitated both psychotherapy and psychoeducational groups (CBT/DBT) with adolescents and adults.
- Completed individual biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and diagnostic assessments of individuals and families.
Licensed Mental Health Professional
Aldine Independent School District
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided professional development and ongoing professional learning across the district to support the implementation of evidence-based SEL, restorative practices, MTSS, mental health, and behavior support.
- Provided crisis, trauma, and grief support to staff, students, and parents.
- Completed individual biopsychosocial assessments as well as diagnostic assessments of individuals and families.
- Provided direct and indirect intervention services, behavioral consultations, and safety plans.
- Formulated treatment plans for individuals and families in accordance with biopsychosocial needs, personal goals, and agency intervention protocol.
Behavior Support Specialist
YES Prep White Oak Secondary
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Developed Intervention Support Plans for students on a caseload with behavioral concerns to build their behavioral skill capacity and preserve student access to instruction.
- Delivered evidence-based skill-building and behavior curricula to students referred for behavior concerns while maintaining high levels of behavioral and academic expectations for those students.
- Provided direct behavior support to students on caseload, using a variety of methods, skills, and tools to provide this support.
- Provided in-classroom behavior support to students on caseload.
- Collaborated with campus stakeholders to regularly collect and analyze student behavioral data through Functional Behavior Assessments, classroom observation, data systems review, and teacher and staff feedback.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary student case reviews to ensure fidelity in the implementation of Intervention Support Plans.
- Participated in the Case Management System campus process.
- Conducted ongoing campus professional development on the topics of best practices in behavior support, interventions, and classroom behavior management.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Social Work Intern
Green Chimney’s Therapeutic Day School
09.2020 - 10.2024
- Provided activities within quality standards including facilitating individual and group counseling sessions with DBT Therapy and restorative justice practices.
- Achieved long-term organizational goals by providing parent or guardian educational workshops on development, stress reduction, discipline, and safety.
- Utilized advanced education to conduct risk assessments, staff consultation, Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), and Behavior Improvement Plan meetings.
- Communicated effectively for 1:1 and small groups (6-15) students to ensure compliance with organizational goals.
- Created and implemented IEP within state standards.
Adult Care Manager Intern
CoveCare Center
09.2019 - 10.2024
- Communicated effectively to assess client’s needs, situations, strengths for care planning.
- Advocated for clients in gaining access to entitlements and benefits.
- Managed essential paperwork and online files while adhering to client confidentiality regulations.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to achieve shared organizational goals for care coordination.
- Completed weekly reports within time and quality standards.
Youth Division Aide III
NYS Office of Children & Family Services
04.2007 - 10.2024
- Created and implemented a reading tutoring program that increased reading skills for residents.
- Recipient of an employee of the month and an additional award for service to a mentally ill child.
- Delivered lifesaving interventions, including CPR.
- Leveraged training and education to facilitate Anger Management groups such as victim awareness, anger control, and conflict resolution.
- Performed Dialectical behavior therapy for clients showing symptoms of Mental Health Disorder to achieve organizational goals.
- A key contributor to operations by conducting Fire, Safety, and Sanitary Inspections.
- Collaborated with local agencies to ensure each client was provided insurance and benefits, as well as transportation, housing, and temporary food assistance.
Peace Officer
New York Department of Homeless Services
06.1996 - 04.2007
- Conducted routine information to visitors and clients and directed them to the proper individuals and officers.
- Discouraged and ejected loiterers and disorderly persons and, when appropriate, arrested and issued summons to law violators on-premises.
- Transported, escorted and/or arranged for transport of person in custody to police precincts and had arrest recorded on police blotter.
- Prepared and transmitted all necessary arrests-related documents and testified in court on arrests.
- Aided the sick, injured, mentally and physically disabled, called for ambulances and/or medical attention when necessary, and completed and forwarded forms.
Education
Social Work -
Fordham University
05.2021
Social Work - undefined
Mercy College
05.2020
Skills
- Compassionate
- Client advocacy
- Risk assessment (suicide, self-harm, abuse/neglect)
- Crisis assessment and intervention
Certification
LMSW, Social Work License
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist LMSW-PRN
Westpark Springs Psychiatric Hospital
11.2023 - 10.2024
Licensed Mental Health Professional
Aldine Independent School District
07.2023 - 10.2024
Emergency Room Social Worker (LMSW)
Memorial Hermann South West Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Behavior Support Specialist
YES Prep White Oak Secondary
08.2022 - 10.2024
Social Work Intern
Green Chimney’s Therapeutic Day School
09.2020 - 10.2024
Adult Care Manager Intern
CoveCare Center
09.2019 - 10.2024
Youth Division Aide III
NYS Office of Children & Family Services
04.2007 - 10.2024
Peace Officer
New York Department of Homeless Services
06.1996 - 04.2007
Social Work - undefined
Mercy College
Social Work -
Fordham University
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