Lyn Maybin Flagg
Elkridge,MD
Summary
Dynamic Educator experienced in leadership and communication with diverse populations, including at-risk and emotionally-impaired youth. Developed and documented Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and conducted psychosocial assessments, ensuring effective crisis intervention and timely support for families. Contributed to school improvement initiatives and facilitated staff training workshops while providing individual, group, and family counseling to promote student growth and well-being.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Baltimore County Public School Systems
01.2018 - Current
- Complete IEP Documentation
- Conduct Individual/Group and Family Counseling
- Provide Crisis Intervention
- Create Individualized Treatment Plans
- Write Psychosocial Summary Reports
- Collaborated with attendance committee to address student absenteeism and improve attendance rates
- Provide Case Management and Referral
- Conduct Restorative Practice Meetings within the School Building
- Facilitate Workshops/Trainings
- Write Case Notes
- Conduct Field Visits (home, court, etc....)
- Served as field instructor for students
- Supported students at primary level
Clinician/Case Manager/Field Instructor/Committee Chair
RICA/Catonsville Educational Center-Baltimore
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Conduct individual and group therapy
- Provide family therapy
- Document clinical sessions to ensure accurate records and continuity of care
- Facilitated and chaired School Improvement Team Committee to enhance educational outcomes
- Conduct on-going clinical assessments
- Create individualized treatment plans to address specific needs of clients
- Write psychosocial summaries
- Facilitate in-school clinical trainings
- Conducted ongoing clinical assessments to monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans
- Facilitate and Chair the School Improvement Team Committee
- Mistress of Ceremony for the Senior Class graduation (3yrs)
- Oversaw daily operations of team, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- RICA/CEC is a specialized non-public school which provides services to adolescents who have emotional and intellectual challenges in a level 5 setting
Consultant/Therapist
Crawford Consulting Company
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Delivered individual and group therapy services to support client mental health and well-being
- Facilitated intake assessments to determine client needs and ensure appropriate service provision
- Coordinated all aspects of client engagement and management to enhance client experience and treatment outcomes
- Create individualized treatment plans to meet the specific needs of all clients in my caseload
- Conduct in-person visits to clients' locations for assessment and support
- Provide case management and resource referral
- Write psychosocial summaries
- Conduct assessments for crisis and suicidality intervention and referral
- The Crawford Consulting is an outpatient mental health program that provides clinical services to clients of all ages.
Lead Clinical Therapist/Field Instructor/Case Manager
The Village Academy of Washington, DC
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided clinical services to students following the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to address students' emotional and behavioral needs
- Conducted in-house staff development and education on clinical issues to enhance team knowledge and skills
- Collaborated with leadership and administration teams to develop strategic plans.
- Conducted home/field visits for students with the highest truancy concerns
- Led Staff Morale Committee to foster a positive work environment.
- Member of the Leadership team and the Administration team
- Chairperson of the Staff Morale Committee
Therapist/Case Manager/Training Facilitator/Supervisor
New Visions Academy of Prince George's County Maryland
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Created individualized education plans tailored to students' needs and IEP requirements, enhancing learning outcomes
- Managed and supervised a team of 6-8 dedicated aides
- Provided staff trainings on clinical issues
- Contributed to the Administrative Team
- Delivered staff training on clinical issues, improving team knowledge and skill application
- Supervised and managed a team of 6-8 aides, ensuring effective support for student needs
- The New Visions Academy of Prince George's County Maryland is now closed but was a level five high school serving a male population of students all whom had Individualized Education Plans due to emotional/behavioral and learning disabilities.
Lead Social Worker/Therapist/Case Manager
The PACE Clinic Hospital- PACE Clinic
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Facilitated individual and group therapy for children and adolescents, promoting emotional well-being and coping skills.
- Conducted family counseling sessions focused on improving medication compliance and fostering family support.
- Taught sexual health education to adolescent clients served
- Attended annual Paul Newman's Camp Hole-in-the-Wall for HIV/AIDS youth aged 8-15 in Connecticut
- Managed and facilitated Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) meetings, enhancing parent engagement in peer-to-peer support initiatives.
- The PACE Clinic provided medical and clinical services to children and adolescents who were born with HIV/AIDS in Baltimore City and the metropolitan area.
Education
Master's - Social Work, Family & Children
University of Maryland
Baltimore, MDBachelor's - Social Work, Generalist Social Work/ Minor Sociology
University of MD
Catonsville, MDAssociate Degree - General Studies
Community College of Baltimore County
EssexSkills
- IEP management
- Treatment planning
- Psychosocial evaluation
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral intervention
- Case management
- Referral coordination
- Group facilitation
Certification
Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical Board of Social Work Examiners Baltimore, MD Active, Maryland Educator Certificate MD State Department of Education (MSDE) Active
Commendations
Department of Mental Health and Hygiene - Exceptional Performance Award June 2017, RICA/Catonsville Education Center- Going Above and Beyond May 2017, New Visions Academy Employee of the Month February 2012
Professional/Volunteer Experience
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Psi Phi Omega Chapter, Vice-President, East Baltimore, Maryland, 2015, 2017
- The University of MD's In-House Child Protection Team, Member, 2005, 2007
- The Hope Support Center, Board Member, 1997, 1999
- Emerging Youth Leaders and the Ivy Prep Academy groups, Volunteer, Charm City Pearls, Interest Group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- WFine Arts Summer Camp, Volunteer, Howard County, Maryland
Affiliations
- Active Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., (AKA) Psi Phi Omega Chapter East Baltimore, Maryland
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Member
Timeline
School Social Worker
Baltimore County Public School Systems
01.2018 - Current
Clinician/Case Manager/Field Instructor/Committee Chair
RICA/Catonsville Educational Center-Baltimore
01.2014 - 01.2018
Consultant/Therapist
Crawford Consulting Company
01.2013 - 01.2014
Lead Clinical Therapist/Field Instructor/Case Manager
The Village Academy of Washington, DC
01.2012 - 01.2013
Therapist/Case Manager/Training Facilitator/Supervisor
New Visions Academy of Prince George's County Maryland
01.2007 - 01.2012
Lead Social Worker/Therapist/Case Manager
The PACE Clinic Hospital- PACE Clinic
01.2002 - 01.2007
Master's - Social Work, Family & Children
University of Maryland
Bachelor's - Social Work, Generalist Social Work/ Minor Sociology
University of MD
Associate Degree - General Studies
Community College of Baltimore County