Lyric Johnson
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Demonstrates strong ability to thrive in high-pressure environments while maintaining effective communication with colleagues and supervisors. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, enhancing team collaboration and service delivery. Committed to continuous professional development through ongoing education and training. Proven track record of improving knowledge and skills to meet organizational needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Case Manager- Housing
Easterseals Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
04.2025 - Current
- Provided intensive case management services to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability with co-occurring behavioral health conditions.
- Provided ongoing support including budgeting assistance, employment referrals, and linkage to behavioral health and social services.
- Ensured compliance with HUD and program guidelines through accurate documentation and timely reporting.
- Monitored client progress through home visits, phone check-ins, and reassessments to promote housing retention and self-sufficiency.
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.
Case Manager
Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
06.2023 - 04.2025
- 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.
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
- Time management and organizational skills
- Client advocacy and empowerment
- Case management
- Behavioral health assessment
- Discharge planning
- Communication skills
Education
other
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Crisis Prevention Institute
- RSW,MSW
Timeline
Behavioral Health Case Manager- Housing
Easterseals Louisiana
04.2025 - Current
Case Manager
Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge
06.2023 - 04.2025
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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