Meta Lashon Petty LCSW
Ruskin,FL
Summary
Proven skills in conducting assessments, planning treatments and facilitating therapy sessions. Proficient in DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, ICD-10 codes. Passionate about advocacy for clients' right and community reintegration. Driven and compassionate Social Worker with more than a 10-year background applying evidence-based practices to positively impact clients. Highly collaborative, organized and resourceful with excellent clinical acumen.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Trinity Therapy and Wellness, LLC
01.2019 - Current
- Provides therapeutic, holistic, and eclectic process for patients by offering coping mechanisms
- Administers counseling for children, teens, adults, couples, and families presented with variety of issues
- Offers in-home therapy for geriatric patients in long-term care facilities
- Conducts crisis intervention and assessment of clients' psychological, emotional, and physical health status
- Knowledgeable of DSM-V Criteria and behavioral terminology.
- Supervised 6 interns in intervals and gave clinical feedback.
- Conducted 1 group counseling sessions each week.
Traveling Social Worker
Trinity Therapy and Wellness, LLC
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported clients in navigating complex social service systems
- Provided direct case management services to individuals and families in need of assistance
- Conducted assessments of clients' mental health needs and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Managed approximately 50 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from clients and supervisors
Traveling Social Worker
Trinity Therapy and Wellness, LLC
12.2021 - 12.2021
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote healthy lifestyles and coping strategies
- Provided direct case management services to individuals and families in need of assistance
- Supported clients in navigating complex social service systems
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations governing delivery of social work services.
- Managed approximately 50 plus incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from clients and supervisors
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Davita Dialysis
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Offers individual therapy for mental health and other commodities
- Assists with identifying and connecting patients with other community resources and services
- Assumes the responsibility for all actions/responsibilities as described in company-controlled documentation for this position
- Provides assessments and documents patient progress in Electronic Health Record systems
- Works to maintain health care cost and maintain high quality social service follow-up
- Collaborates with case managers in a timely manner of the assessment care planning of outpatient and/or inpatient in various settings
- Promotes alternative care programs and researches available options including costs and appropriate patient placement.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Blue Moon Counseling Services
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Provides in-home therapy in long-term care facilities to geriatric patients
- Determines the level of danger for each client in the presence of sexual abuse issues and efficacy difficulties
- Provides diagnosis of behavioral health symptoms and developed health treatment recommendations
- Formulates behavioral health interventions appropriate to a primary care setting
- Develops treatment plans focused on functional improvements in work, home, and social roles
- Provides individual assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy services to diverse population diagnosed with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders
- Possesses the knowledge and adherence to standards of confidentiality per HIPPA regulations.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
AbleTo
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Office closed Due to COVID 19
- Provides general care management to vulnerable population, including seniors and people with disabilities
- Contributes to and supports corporations' quality initiatives by planning, communicating, and encouraging team and client
- Monitors patient progress in accordance with measurable rehabilitation guidelines
- Interviews patients and their families and coordinated programs of the plans and activities to meet their social and emotional needs with data from social, emotional, and spiritual factors
- Screens and interviews patients by performing bio-psychosocial evaluations providing diagnosis of behavioral health symptoms and developing behavioral health treatment recommendations
- Offers individual therapy for mental health and other commodities.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Tampa Bay Center for Psychological Health
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Office closed Due to COVID 19
- Provides general care management to vulnerable population, including seniors and people with disabilities
- Monitors patient progress in accordance with measurable rehabilitation guidelines
- Interviews patients and their families and coordinated programs of plans and activities to meet their social and emotional needs with data from social, emotional, and spiritual factors
- Screens and interviews patients by performing bio-psychosocial evaluations providing diagnosis of behavioral health symptoms and developing behavioral health treatment recommendations
- Offers individual therapy for mental health and other commodities.
Traveling Social Worker
Trinity Therapy and Wellness, LLC
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided direct case management services to individuals and families in need of assistance
- Supported clients in navigating complex social service systems
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote healthy lifestyles and coping strategies
- Participated in case conferences and team meetings to discuss progress of clients' treatment plans
- Coordinated care among multiple providers working with same client
- Offered psychoeducational on topics such as stress management, anger management, parenting skills
- Maintained accurate documentation of all services provided in accordance with agency policies and procedures
- Provided individual and group therapy to clients with a wide range of mental health issues, utilizing evidence-based interventions such as CBT and DBT.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Medical Social Worker
Kindred Hospice
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Provided social services in accordance with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to develop the plane of care to deal with personal, financial, and environmental difficulties that may interfere with care
- Assisted families with support to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses
- Screened and interviewed bio-psychosocial evaluations and provided targeted assessments, including functional status focused on the presenting problem
- Collaborated with case managers, physicians, staff, families, and community referral bases to enhance optimal patient outcomes
- Performed the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensured the identified needs are addressed in the patient's Plan of Care
- Counseled patients, families/caregivers, and staff, as needed, in relationship to stress and other identified coping difficulties
- Maintained abreast of the social work trends in the field of Social Work
- Participates in education both internally and externally to promote professional growth and the understanding of hospice.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Facilitator
The Hope Center
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Developed and maintained contact with public and private agencies as resources for the patient
- Assisted with the development, organization, and conduction of programs to provide education for conditions and problems related to drug and alcohol abuse
- Conducted individual and/or group counseling sessions as well as risk or need assessments
- Created individual treatment plans for each patient and evaluated and advised participants of progress regularly or at the completion of treatment
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation including intake summaries, group notes, discharge summaries, and treatment plans
- Conducted crisis intervention and assessments of clients' psychological, emotional, and physical health status.
Licensed Social Worker - Independent Contractor
Care South Home Care and Home Health, of Crisp Regional Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Conducted home visits to clients in designated geographic territories
- Provided clinical social evaluations and planned appropriate interventions based on evaluation findings
- Formulated behavioral health interventions appropriate to a primary care setting
- Triage and referral of patient to Specialty Behavioral Health Care and conducted focused follow-ups, including prevention education
- Developed and maintained contact with public and private agencies as resources for the patient
- Maintained adequate and appropriate documentation of patients and their care plans
- Participated in the development of the total plan of care with the multidisciplinary team
- Identified appropriate community resource referrals to address the client's and the family's practical and environmental needs.
Contractor/Therapist
Son Rise Counseling and Developmental Services
06.2013 - 03.2017
- Administered crisis intervention of clients' psychological, emotional, and physical health status
- Determined the level of danger in each case regarding sexual abuse issues and efficacy difficulties
- Knowledgeable of DSM-V Criteria and behavioral terminology
- Conducted group counseling sessions for emotionally challenged adolescents/adults
- Provided individual assessments, treatment planning, and psychotherapy services to diverse population diagnosed with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders
- Possessed the knowledge of and the adherence to standards of confidentiality per HIPPA regulations.
Licensed Master Social Worker/Palliative Care
Affins Hospice
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Served as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and provided social services in accordance with the treatment plan
- Developed plans of care with the IDT to deal with personal, financial, and environmental difficulties
- Counseled patient, family, and staff, as needed, in relationship to stress and other identified coping difficulties
- Collaborated with case managers, physicians, and others to enhance optimal patient outcomes
- Provided diagnostic evaluation of psychological problems and established goals for alleviating problems
- Demonstrated exceptional service to patients, families, colleagues, and referral sources
- Performed the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program
- Operated as a liaison between patients and their families/caregivers and communities' agencies
- Obtained resources from social, health, pharmaceutical, and welfare agencies in the community
- Maintained and developed contracts with public agencies as resources for patient and personnel
- Developed and maintained close working relationships with long-term care staff
- Recognized and utilized available resources to assist the patient and family with end of life care needs
- Maintained continuity of patient care placement by liaising with other health care professionals
- Documented appropriate records in the hospice patient electronic chart.
Social Worker
Neonatal Intensive Care, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Provided crisis intervention and assisted families with understanding the implications and complexities of medical situations and the impacts on daily life
- Reviewed the needs of infants, caregivers, and/or family members for social services support and coordinated referrals with various organizations and agencies
- Ensured appropriate emotional support and education to families
- Monitored the status of infants on a periodic basis and recommended changes in the type or level of social services depending on the effectiveness of the care plan
- Participated in the NICU's interdisciplinary group meetings and conferences.
Advanced Social Service Case-Manager
Department And Family And Children Services
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Conducted forensic interviews victims/survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse in collaboration with law enforcement agency
- Gathered information from family, consumers, significant others, and involved agencies in the office or in the field, as appropriate, following a sexual assault or child molestation report
- Provided family-centered and strengths-based culturally competent individualized intakes and/or assessments
- Interviewed victims, offenders, children, and family members regarding allegations of abuse or neglect
- Screened and interviewed patients and performed bio-psychosocial evaluations
- Provided targeted assessments and evaluations, including functional status focused on the presenting problem
- Formulated behavioral health interventions appropriate to a primary care setting
- Provided focused follow-ups, including relapse prevention education
- Referred patients to Specialty Behavioral Health Care as needed
- Performed crisis intervention services to assist in the protection and safety of victims and families to identify a crisis
- Ensured victims of sexual abuse were educated as required by agency policy and procedures
- Advocated for clients and initiated strategies that guided clients towards therapeutic solutions.
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
Albany, Georgia05.2012
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
Albany, Georgia12.2009
CERTIFIED CHILD WELFARE BACHELOR SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
Albany State University
Albany, Georgia12.2009
Skills
- Active Listening
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Interpersonal communication
- Empathy
- Collaboration
- Knowledge of interventions
- Evaluation
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Directed
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
License in the following states:
California License Clinical Social Worker Number: 119742 Expiration 12/31/2025
Oregon License Clinical Social Worker Number: L14812 initial date: 01/19/2024 Expiration 04/30/2026
Florida License Clinical Social Worker Number: SW 15280 Expiration: 03/31/2025
Georgia License Clinical Social Worker Number: CSW006231 issued date: 10/10/2017 Expiration: 09/30/2024
Timeline
Traveling Social Worker
Trinity Therapy and Wellness, LLC
10.2022 - 11.2022
Traveling Social Worker
Trinity Therapy and Wellness, LLC
12.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
AbleTo
12.2019 - 07.2020
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Tampa Bay Center for Psychological Health
12.2019 - 07.2020
Traveling Social Worker
Trinity Therapy and Wellness, LLC
11.2019 - 12.2019
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Trinity Therapy and Wellness, LLC
01.2019 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Davita Dialysis
10.2018 - 09.2021
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Blue Moon Counseling Services
10.2018 - 04.2021
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Facilitator
The Hope Center
01.2018 - 06.2018
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Medical Social Worker
Kindred Hospice
08.2016 - 09.2018
Licensed Social Worker - Independent Contractor
Care South Home Care and Home Health, of Crisp Regional Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2018
Licensed Master Social Worker/Palliative Care
Affins Hospice
04.2015 - 08.2016
Social Worker
Neonatal Intensive Care, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 04.2015
Contractor/Therapist
Son Rise Counseling and Developmental Services
06.2013 - 03.2017
Advanced Social Service Case-Manager
Department And Family And Children Services
01.2010 - 07.2012
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
CERTIFIED CHILD WELFARE BACHELOR SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
Albany State University
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