Liltoyntia (Tonia) Jones-Dikuwa
Summary
Licensed Clinical Therapist with years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Skilled in client assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective interventions, assessment techniques, motivational Interviewing, solution focused, family intervention, and trauma focused care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist, Lead Therapist
U of L Peace Hospital
12.2020 - Current
- Provides crisis screening assessments, safety plans, and care management in acute clinical setting
- Utilized psychiatric screening tools and assessment to determine client needs
- Conducts Individual, group, and IOP therapy
- Working with a medical psych multidisciplinary team for; treatment planning, discharge planning, psychosocial, and continuation of care for patients and families.
Health Advocate
Wellcare of KY, Behavioral
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Work closely with Medicare members and providers to close care gaps, ensure barriers to care are removed, and improve the overall member and provider experience through outreach
- Supports the implementation of quality improvement, interventions, and audits in relation to plan providers
- Provides education to members on yearly health goals and helps create SMART health goals for the member with quarterly reviews
- Schedule doctor appointments on behalf of the member
- Provide Medicare members with wraparound services such as arranging transportation, food/financial services, and connecting them with community-based resources, mental health support, and other service programs as available.
Mobile Assessor and Social Worker
Clark Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Provides crisis screening assessments for adult and geriatric patients in a variety of clinical settings- Assess client's mental state for level and type of treatment needed
- Utilized psychiatric screening tools and assessment to determine client needs
- Individual and group therapy, treatment planning, discharge planning, psychosocial assessments, and case management in an acute hospital setting.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Spero Health, Refind Addiction Center
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided care, resources, and counseling to patients with addiction and crisis
- Providededucation and observation of induction medication treatment (MAT)
- Utilized group and individual sessions to help individuals navigate the journey of sobriety
- Utilized trauma informed care, solution focused, psycho-education, and motivational interviewing modalities to assist the clients in reaching a healthy foundation to the road of recovery.
Assessment Social Worker
Norton Healthcare
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Provide direct care and support to mentally ill and behavior challenged youth and children
- Observe patient conditions, organize recreational activities, utilize proper safe crisis management for patient safety, and assist with admitting and discharging patients
- Assist patients with personal care, developing healthy coping skills, and life skills for implementing and applying to life outside of the facility
- Completes intakes assessments on patients in ED for outpatient and inpatient care.
FPP Therapist
SAFY
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Case management and therapeutic counseling with families referred by DCBS
- Completion of diagnostic assessments, psychosocial, discharge planning, development and implementation of service plan, while providing ongoing mental health/clinical services to families
- Provided intensive family preservation reunification services/ short-term in-home to families
- Participated in an on-call 24/7 rotation.
JCPS/ FRC Intern
AmeriCorps Reach Corps/ JCPS
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Mentorship with 27 students to help eliminate non-academic barriers to their success in school
- Weekly meetings with each student to work on SMART goals, minor behavior issues, attendance, and any other challenges faced through the week
- Data and research, community projects, and outreach.
Mental Health Technician
Our Lady of Peace
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided direct patient care to at risk adolescents age 12-18 in a therapeutic setting
- Managed milieu with assisting patients with daily life skills, groups, behavior management, and discharge planning.
Health Educator
United States Peace Corps
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Working in the rural community to promote exercise and proper nutrition for the HIV, TB, Malnourished, and disabled population
- Developed workshops for healthy living; educating on family planning, HIV prevention, and nutrition
- Developed a community wellness garden to provide fruits and vegetables to service 20% of the community that was within the targeted population
- Grant writing to produce income generating projects for families affected by HIV
- Taught life skills and Basic English for grades 7-10.
Education
2017 -
LCSW -
Trauma Informed Care -
2023
Domestic Violence/ Generational Trauma -
2023
EMDR -
2021
MSW, Campbellsville University
2017
Skills
- One-On-One Sessions
- Crisis Intervention
- One-On-One Support
- Documentation Requirements
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Intervention Planning
- Family Therapy
- Treatment Planning
- Psychiatric Evaluation
Additional Information
- Awards:, Employee of the month-April 2021Employee of the Year 2022-23
Certification
- LCSW- 2023
Timeline
Therapist, Lead Therapist
U of L Peace Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Health Advocate
Wellcare of KY, Behavioral
06.2019 - 07.2020
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Spero Health, Refind Addiction Center
04.2018 - 01.2019
Mobile Assessor and Social Worker
Clark Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2019
FPP Therapist
SAFY
07.2017 - 04.2018
Assessment Social Worker
Norton Healthcare
03.2017 - 08.2018
JCPS/ FRC Intern
AmeriCorps Reach Corps/ JCPS
01.2016 - 08.2017
Mental Health Technician
Our Lady of Peace
03.2015 - 01.2017
Health Educator
United States Peace Corps
03.2012 - 03.2014
2017 -
LCSW -
Trauma Informed Care -
Domestic Violence/ Generational Trauma -
EMDR -
MSW, Campbellsville University
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