Louise Asemot
Accokeek,MD
Summary
highlymotivated employee with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Responsible Qualified Intellectual and developmental professional, experienced in coordinating behavioral support for clients. Strong history of maintaining accurate documentation and daily reports, helping clients, and assisting with daily programming.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Specialist
First Metropolitan Community Services Inc
Washington, District Of Columbia
01.2019 - Current
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help clients develop insight into themselves and relationships.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals from Clinicians
- Promoted independence by assisting and supervising clients while completing daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with conflict resolution strategies and anger management techniques.
- Collaborated closely with the treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Monitored and educated clients on medication usage, symptoms, and side effects.
- Selected and compiled relevant information and resources for clients to support individuals in overcoming mental and emotional problems.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Educated family members and helped each support clients by improving coping techniques.
- Used meditation, play therapy, and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- developed community-based programs focused on combating specific problems.
- Completed home visits of transitioned clients to monitor stability while living in community.
Program Director
Innovative Life Solutions
Silver Spring, MD
02.2018 - 06.2021
- Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for workers.
- Facilitated staff meetings and educational work sessions to strengthen staff competencies.
- Oversaw administrative support staff to facilitate day-to-day program activities.
- Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards, and relevant contractual policies.
- Initiated and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization.
- Spearheaded program planning and staff development to promote growth.
- Hired and developed staff members to collaboratively achieve program goals.
- fostering community connections and networks, driving collaborations with local organizations and businesses.
- Coordinated with program managers and other stakeholders to create detailed implementation plans, milestones, and risk mitigation protocols.
- Created and implemented new programming ideas to keep the station relevant and growing.
- Administered budgets and monitored expenditures to keep program operations aligned with budget targets.
- developed evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements.
Case Manager
Capital Care Inc
Washington, District Of Columbia
08.2010 - 02.2018
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, and monitoring of families.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers, and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers, and governmental agencies.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Communicated with legal service providers, social service agencies, and local judicial systems regarding cases.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
09.2000
Skills
- Confidential Records
- Client Support
- Discharge Planning
- Tracking Client Progress
- Developing Relationships
- Patient Support
- Progress Monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Client Goal Planning
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Case Documentation
- Skill Building
- ADL Assistance
- Confidentiality
- Crisis Intervention
- Goal Development
- Building Rapport
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Accomplishments
- created a highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Promoted from Case Manager to Program director in less than 12months.
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association, NASW
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Specialist - First Metropolitan Community Services Inc
01.2019 - Current
Program Director - Innovative Life Solutions
02.2018 - 06.2021
Case Manager - Capital Care Inc
08.2010 - 02.2018
Grand Canyon University - Master of Science, Social Work
University of Dschang - Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
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