Lyric Johnson
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Ability to work in a high stressful environment. Communicate effectively in a professional manner with co-workers, supervisor, subordinates.Good communication and people services skills. Regularly participates in ongoing education to improve my knowledge and skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
06.2023 - Current
- Providing home visitation/care coordination services to pregnant and parenting mothers and their families.
- Providing comprehensive case management services, health education, psychosocial assessment, community resource/referral and program outreach/recruitment.
- Manage a caseload of 50 clients.
- Providing case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Developing individualized service plans to meet the needs of each client.
- Monitor client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Maintain accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
Mental Health Therapist
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2015 - Current
- Provides comprehensive mental health and chemical dependency evaluations for individuals in emotional distress, makes appropriate treatment recommendations, and coordinates patient admissions to the Division of Mental and Behavioral Health in an effort to ensure that high quality health care services are provided by the COPE Team.
- Provides phone assessments and crisis intervention in a manner sensitive to the individual's immediate concerns and assesses caller need for professional mental health consultation services in an effort to address the immediate and long term health care needs of the individual.
- Coordinates patient admissions in a responsible and cooperative manner by explaining admission procedures, financial responsibility matters, and patient rights to patient and family, obtaining treatment consent, and ensuring that admission forms routed to relevant departments are accurate and complete.
Therapist Intern
Daybreak Therapy Solutions
Denham Springs, LA
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Helped clients set goals and make action plans, reviewing results on bi-weekly basis.
- Performed therapy sessions with well-coordinated and safety-oriented approach.
- Collaborated with treatment team to advocate for patients' needs and help shape effective treatment plans.
- Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
O'Brien House
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
Caseworker Intern
IRIS Domestic Violence Center
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors
- Acted as liaison between clients and community agencies to arrange for assistance in housing, education and child care for clients
- Coordinated and facilitated support groups, life skills education and supportive counseling for survivors in coordination with the appropriate trained and license service providers
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine what services would best address specific needs
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Our Lady Of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern University A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2018
Skills
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Communication Skills
- Certified Social Worker
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
Case Manager
Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge
06.2023 - Current
Therapist Intern
Daybreak Therapy Solutions
05.2022 - 09.2022
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
O'Brien House
08.2020 - 02.2021
Caseworker Intern
IRIS Domestic Violence Center
03.2018 - 05.2018
Mental Health Therapist
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
09.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Social Work
Our Lady Of The Lake University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern University A&M College
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