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ROSALYNN JOHNSON

Opelousas,LA

Summary

Highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and organized social service professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans. Solid reputation for success working with diverse client populations in both one-on-one and group settings. Effective motivator, communicator, and advocate. Inherent ability to manage all types of personalities to diffuse stressful situations and meet challenging goals and objectives. Able to establish rapport quickly, build trust, and relate to individuals on all levels. Educational experience includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Addiction Studies as well as a Master of Social Work.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Assessor

Path Behavioral
10.2024 - Current
  • Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by participating in case conferences and providing valuable insights based on clinical assessment expertise.
  • Streamlined the assessment process, ensuring timely completion of documentation and efficient communication with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Provided caregiver training on implementation of individualized treatment plans.
  • Incorporated relevant research findings into assessment methodologies, promoting evidence-based practices within the organization.

Case Manager II

Elevance Health
01.2023 - Current
  • Oversee care plan effectiveness and adjust as necessary.
  • Support member access to appropriate quality and cost effective care
  • Coordinate with internal and external teams to address member needs.
  • Conduct assessments to recognize individual needs.
  • Implemented effective screening methods to accurately determine member needs based on clinical knowledge.

Mental Health Therapist

Healthy You Social Services
01.2014 - Current
  • Conduct interviews, testing, and risk assessment sessions with clients in order to evaluate their mental condition and help formulate a treatment plan
  • Encourage client to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives
  • Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with difficulties
  • Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests
  • Counsel clients on overcoming dependencies and adjusting to life
  • Help clients to adjust to and handle their disabilities appropriately
  • Educate parents on how to deal and handle their children's disabilities
  • Keep detailed notes and records on clients and monitor their progress

Licensed Master Social Worker

Lafayette Parish School System
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for supporting students and advocating for their emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing
  • Counseling students, connecting at-risk youth with helpful resources and conducting need assessments to provide additional support
  • Promoting the general well-being of students
  • Working with outside agencies to provide support to families
  • Offering mentoring and suggestions for teachers and other school personnel
  • Developing and providing crisis intervention strategies to improve student success
  • Working to maximize coping skills for students in difficult situations

Licensed Master Social Worker

Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders
  • Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan
  • Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient
  • Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary
  • Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard
  • Maintain a caseload as assigned
  • Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan
  • May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed
  • Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always
  • When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints
  • Recognize that patient safety is a top priority

Master Level Certified Social Worker

Compass Health
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Provided group clinical interventions
  • Attended and participated in weekly treatment team meetings and adjust treatment plans accordingly
  • Completed psychosocial assessment
  • Documented group progress notes
  • Recognized and utilized community and family resources to assist the client in long term plans for life in the community

Master Level Social Worker, Intern

St. Landry Pupil Appraisal Center
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assist in writing an Individual Education Plan
  • Secure pertinent information about the child referred
  • Identify the child's problems as seen by the parent or the school
  • Develop behavior intervention plan
  • Assist in the conducting a functional behavior assessment
  • Review all materials and make appropriate recommendations to assist the child with his problems
  • Work in professional harmony with staff members and school administration as evidenced by positive reports

Master Level Social Worker, Intern

Compass Health
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided group clinical interventions
  • Attended and participated in weekly treatment team meetings and adjust treatment plans accordingly
  • Completed psychosocial assessment
  • Documented group progress notes
  • Recognized and utilized community and family resources to assist the client in long term plans for life in the community

Studio Manager

CPI
01.2008 - 12.2013
  • Managed studio photographed customers and sold photography products
  • Managed customer payments and bank deposits
  • Handled hiring, relieved studio employees and made schedules
  • Traveled within the district to train new employees
  • Maintained/exceeded daily, weekly, and monthly sales

Education

Master of Social Work -

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Addiction Studies

Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA
12.2014

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • Access
  • Adobe
  • Outlook

Training

  • Certificate of Training in Crisis Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors
  • Certificate of Training in Seizure Identification and First Aid
  • Family and Individual Training
  • Stress Reduction, Positive Affirmations, Group Sessions
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Basic Training

Coursework

  • Psychology as a Profession
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Ethics in Psychology
  • Case Management
  • Special Populations
  • Screening and Assessment
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Seminar in Alcoholism
  • Social Welfare History
  • Social Work Practice I
  • Social Work Research I
  • Advance Treatment
  • Addiction Disorders/Counseling Skills
  • Human Behavior/Social Environment
  • Direct Practice of Child/Adolescents
  • Social Work Practice in Schools

Timeline

Clinical Assessor

Path Behavioral
10.2024 - Current

Case Manager II

Elevance Health
01.2023 - Current

Licensed Master Social Worker

Lafayette Parish School System
01.2020 - 01.2023

Licensed Master Social Worker

Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems
01.2019 - 01.2020

Master Level Certified Social Worker

Compass Health
01.2019 - 12.2019

Master Level Social Worker, Intern

St. Landry Pupil Appraisal Center
01.2019 - 12.2019

Master Level Social Worker, Intern

Compass Health
01.2018 - 12.2018

Mental Health Therapist

Healthy You Social Services
01.2014 - Current

Studio Manager

CPI
01.2008 - 12.2013

Master of Social Work -

Louisiana State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Addiction Studies

Northwestern State University
ROSALYNN JOHNSON