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Natasha Washington

Harvey

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SCHOOL BASED CASE MANAGER

ASCENSION DEPAUL
08.2023 - Current
  • Complete psychosocial assessments on every student/patient.
  • Effectively and appropriately assess needs, characteristics, and interactions of students, families, staff, and community.
  • Use DSM V and current research to accurately assess student needs.
  • Design effective intervention strategies for students, parents, and staff which lead students to be more successful in school.
  • Manage caseload of short and long term cases, insuring all students have appropriate treatment plans and that all students make progress on those plans.
  • Design and provide high quality group counseling around student needs including, but not limited to, grief, trauma, substance abuse, conflict resolution, anger management using best practices.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices and client feedback.
  • Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to promote mental health and coping strategies.
  • Educated clients and families on mental health issues, available resources, and coping mechanisms.
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted treatment strategies as necessary for optimal outcomes.
  • Documented therapy sessions accurately in compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Developed effective crisis intervention plans, quickly deescalating high-stress situations to ensure patient safety.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

INTEGRATED FAMILY SERVICES
09.2009 - Current
  • Provide bio-psycho-social assessments, psychotherapy, and case management services for children and adolescents with complex and/or chronic diagnoses/needs
  • Develop Individualized service plans and assessments for client’s on a quarterly basis or as needed to meet their long-term goals
  • Developed individualized care plans to address specific client needs.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, and service providers.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance during crisis situations.
  • Educated families on available resources and support systems in the community.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
  • Implemented creative problem-solving techniques for resolving conflicts or challenges faced by clients in their daily lives.
  • Connected clients with appropriate community resources, effectively navigating complex systems on their behalf.

SOCAL WORKER/MEDICAL (PRN)

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
06.2019 - 05.2025
  • Responsible for Psychosocial Assessments and discharge planning for patients with complex psychosocial and medical problems.
  • Assist patients and their families in coping with difficulties related to hospital admission, illness, treatment, and discharge.
  • Perform assessment for cases suspected of child, sexual or domestic abuse or neglect.
  • Complies with required reporting according to state law and hospital policy.
  • Facilitate interactions between staff, DCFS, and police department personnel as needed.
  • Document all pertinent information in the medical record.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to address patient needs, improving overall service delivery.

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER / PUPIL APPRAISAL SOCIAL WORKER/ EVALUATION COORDINATOR

EINSTEIN CHARTER SCHOOLS
02.2020 - 08.2023
  • Coordinate services for 4 schools' Special Education candidates per bulletin 1508.
  • Implement evaluations, including Initial and Re-Evaluations, for appropriate placements.
  • Provide Psycho-social assessments, delivering reports on time.
  • Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and develop Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Facilitate weekly counseling sessions addressing Individual Educational Plans (IEP).
  • Attend Student Academic Teams and Individualized Educational Meetings to discuss student support.
  • Complete action plans, service verification logs, and progress notes for IEP students.
  • Develop individualized support plans for at-risk students, collaborating with educators for safe learning environments.
  • Analyze student data to drive interventions and improve academic outcomes.

SOCIAL WORK EVALUATION COORDINATOR

JEFFERSON PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM (PUPIL APPRAISAL DEPT).
08.2015 - 02.2020
  • Coordinate services for students being considered for Special Education in compliance with bulletin 1508.
  • Implement all of the components for evaluation.
  • Provide Psycho-social assessments for the identification of children’s needs and provide computer generated reports within the required timelines.
  • Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments, develop Behavior Intervention Plans, and DBRC’s.
  • Maintain case records, reports, and all necessary forms in order to provide for continuity of service and program accountability.
  • Coordinate and attend Academic Behavior Intervention Team (ABIT) meetings to discuss student’s support needs.
  • Assist teachers and staff with recommendations and interventions to implement for students struggling academically.
  • Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategic decision-making processes.

Education

Social Work

Southern University @ New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
01.2006

Skills

  • Mental health counseling
  • Case management
  • Problem-solving
  • Active listening
  • Multitasking
  • Interpersonal communication

Certification

  • 2011-Present, Licensed Master Social Worker (#9521), State of Louisiana


Timeline

SCHOOL BASED CASE MANAGER

ASCENSION DEPAUL
08.2023 - Current

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER / PUPIL APPRAISAL SOCIAL WORKER/ EVALUATION COORDINATOR

EINSTEIN CHARTER SCHOOLS
02.2020 - 08.2023

SOCAL WORKER/MEDICAL (PRN)

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
06.2019 - 05.2025

SOCIAL WORK EVALUATION COORDINATOR

JEFFERSON PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM (PUPIL APPRAISAL DEPT).
08.2015 - 02.2020

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

INTEGRATED FAMILY SERVICES
09.2009 - Current

Social Work

Southern University @ New Orleans

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