LuAnn Singleton
Summary
Professional and compassionate Therapist, providing counseling services to families and couples. Motivated to empower clients through development of healthy communication skills and coping strategies.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Functional Therapist
Cornerstones Of Care
10.2022 - Current
- Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
- Educated clients and families on importance of mental health and self-care.
- Assisted clients in locating resources
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
Intake Specialist for Salvation Army
Social Work P.r.n.
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
- Completed intake assessment forms
- Assessed clients' needs and determined eligibility for intake services.
- Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
- Collected, verified, recorded and processed client demographics, insurance payments, and referral information.
Taking Time for Family and Travel
No Employer
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Took time to care for my family
- Time to travel
- Career break to re-stablish my career goals
Recreation Therapist
VA Medical Center
04.1987 - 03.2018
- Provided leisure counseling to residents to understand and address emotional and social barriers.
- Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
- Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for residents.
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
- Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.
- Supervised and directed volunteers to provide assistance in implementing, planning and leading patient activities.
- Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs.
- Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities.
- Instructed patients in activities and techniques such as dance, music or art designed to meet specific physical or psychological needs.
- Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
- Prepared and submitted reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patient reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
- Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.
- Created individualized treatment programs in collaboration with physicians and recommended specialist referrals.
Education
MSW
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Therapy
Kansas University
1450 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 6604501.1987
Associate of Arts - Therapeutic Recreation
Kansas City KS Community College
7250 State Ave. Kansas City, KS 6611205.1983
High School Diploma -
Bishop Ward High School
708 N. 18th St. Kansas City, KS05.1979
Skills
- Build Skills
- Family Support
- Counsel Clients
Timeline
Family Functional Therapist
Cornerstones Of Care
10.2022 - Current
Intake Specialist for Salvation Army
Social Work P.r.n.
07.2022 - 09.2022
Taking Time for Family and Travel
No Employer
04.2018 - 06.2022
Recreation Therapist
VA Medical Center
04.1987 - 03.2018
MSW
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Therapy
Kansas University
Associate of Arts - Therapeutic Recreation
Kansas City KS Community College
High School Diploma -
Bishop Ward High School
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