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Lolybeth Montero LMSW

Adairsville,GA

Summary

Licensed bilingual LMSW with proven experience delivering trauma-informed mental health services to underserved and Spanish-speaking populations. Adept at providing individual and group therapy, conducting assessments, treatment planning, and managing large caseloads across outpatient, community, and clinical settings. Passionate about increasing mental health access for Latino and immigrant communities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Therapist

Behavioral Therapist Agape Therapeutic Services
01.2025 - Current
  • Provide therapeutic services to children, adults, and families in English and Spanish, addressing behavioral issues through tailored intervention plans.
  • Deliver crisis support and de-escalation for clients experiencing acute emotional distress and facilitate healing.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and treatment progress notes using TherapyNotes, adjusting goals based on ongoing client assessments.
  • Utilize the DSM-5 to assess, diagnose, and create individualized, culturally responsive treatment plans.

Behavioral Health Therapist

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Managed a caseload of 155+ individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, providing comprehensive care.
  • Conducted diagnostic assessments, developed evidence-based treatment plans, and facilitated individual and group therapy sessions.
  • Delivered evidence-based interventions and maintained accurate treatment documentation using Care Logic EHR.
  • Applied the DSM-5 to accurately diagnose mental health conditions, guiding effective treatment recommendations.

Social Work Intern

Hispanic Alliance GA
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conducted client intakes and monthly phone surveys with 100+ repeat clients, ensuring ongoing support.
  • Represented the organization at community events and coordinated bilingual outreach initiatives.
  • Led the development of a new after-school program in collaboration with local partners.

Social Work Intern

Tahirih Justice Center
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Maintained case notes and updated individualized case plans using the TEO database for a caseload of 10 clients.
  • Completed needs assessments and connected clients with essential housing, food, and mental health services.
  • Presented research on Latino mental health disparities to stakeholders.

Document Control Assistant

ESI Inc. of Tennessee
07.2015 - 03.2019
  • Managed document flow and provided Spanish-English translation for engineering documentation.
  • Served as front desk interpreter and liaison for Spanish-speaking stakeholders.

Congressional Intern

Office of Congressman Adriano Espaillat
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Drafted immigration memos and newsletters, and communicated with constituents in English and Spanish.
  • Contributed to legislative research and database management, directly supporting the Congressman’s work.

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs & Spanish

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
05.2018

Skills

  • Clinical & Therapeutic: Trauma-Informed Care, Individual & Group Therapy, Crisis Intervention & De-escalation, Biopsychosocial Assessments, DSM-5 Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
  • Client & Community Focus: Client Advocacy & Outreach, Community Program Coordination, Spanish-English Interpretation & Translation
  • Technology & Data: Electronic Health Record (EHR) Documentation (CareLogic, TherapyNotes), Microsoft Office, Salesforce, SurveyMonkey
  • Collaborative Problem-solving
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Emotional regulation

Certification

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – Georgia (Expires September 2026)

Languages

Spanish: Native/Bilingual Proficiency
English: Fluent

Timeline

Behavioral Therapist

Behavioral Therapist Agape Therapeutic Services
01.2025 - Current

Behavioral Health Therapist

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 07.2024

Social Work Intern

Hispanic Alliance GA
08.2022 - 05.2023

Social Work Intern

Tahirih Justice Center
08.2021 - 04.2022

Congressional Intern

Office of Congressman Adriano Espaillat
02.2018 - 05.2018

Document Control Assistant

ESI Inc. of Tennessee
07.2015 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs & Spanish

Kennesaw State University

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Georgia State University

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