Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Languages
Interests
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Takerian D. Reed

Takerian D. Reed

Cleveland

Summary

Motivated Master’s-level social worker seeking social work opportunities to utilize clinical skills, cultural competence, promoting social justice and supporting vulnerable populations globally.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Contractor

Faith 2 Faith Foster Care and Adoption
06.2024 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive home studies
  • Access family dynamics, parenting abilities, and home environments
  • Interview applicants, family members, and references
  • Research and analyze background checks and documentation
  • Write detailed, objective home study reports
  • Collaborate with agency staff and stakeholders

Contract Discharge Social Worker

Colorado Mental Health Hospital
12.2024 - 03.2025
  • Coordinate discharge planning, including arranging for transportation, housing, and follow-up appointments
  • Connect patients with community resources, such as mental health services, support groups, and government assistance programs
  • Develop and maintain relationships with community providers to ensure continuity of care

Child & Youth Mental Health Specialist

Tri-County Behavioral Care
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Comply with required training for case managers
  • Comply with billing rules for Medicaid when billing for case management
  • Have minimum of one contact per month or more based on as needed and required under utilization management
  • Monitor all services that are part of the treatment plan
  • Develop and update treatment plan to reflect services within required timeliness set for by TAC
  • Access client needs and develop individualized service plans
  • Coordinate services with community agencies and healthcare providers
  • Monitor client progress and adjust service plans accordingly
  • Provide support, guidance, and advocacy for clients
  • Maintain accurate and timely records

Investigator

Child Protective Services
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Conduct home visits and interviews with Adults and Children
  • Gather and analyze data to assess safety and well-being
  • Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate harm
  • Collaborate with community resources and agencies
  • Document and maintain accurate records

Therapist

Mindhues
03.2025 - Current

- Conduct individual Telehealth therapy sessions with youth aged 5-24 to address mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships issues.
- Assess clients' mental health needs and develop personalized treatment plans, taking into account their age, developmental stage, and individual circumstances.
- Implement evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based interventions, via secure video conferencing platforms.
- Provide crisis intervention and support services as needed, ensuring client safety and well-being.
- Utilize secure video conferencing platforms to conduct Telehealth sessions, ensuring confidentiality and technical quality.
- Develop strategies to engage and motivate youth in Telehealth sessions, leveraging technology to enhance the therapeutic experience.
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, or guardians as needed to ensure comprehensive care and support.

Permanency Specialist

Our Community, Our Kids (OCOK)
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Develop and Implement permanency plans for children in foster care
  • Facilitate reunification efforts with biological parents
  • Collaborate with social workers, courts, and community agencies
  • Monitor Progress and adjust permanency plans
  • Ensures all services are focused on achieving positive permanency
  • Searching for potential kinship providers throughout the case

Youth Care Specialist

ACH Child & Family Services- Residential Treatment
08.2019 - 10.2020
  • Provide emotional support and guidance to adolescents
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Facilitate group therapy sessions and activities
  • Monitor and document resident behavior
  • Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment
  • Respond to crisis situations and provide de-escalation techniques
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans
  • Collaborate with clinical staff during emergencies
  • Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification

Education

Doctorate - Social Work

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

Master’s - Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health & Substance Abuse

University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas
08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Texas Southern University
Houston, Texas
05.2019

Skills

  • Treatment Planning
  • Building rapport
  • Crisis intervention
  • One-on-one sessions

Certification

  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW), State of Colorado
  • License Number: 0009925987
  • Date of License: 2024-12-16
  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
  • Issuing Organization: American Heart Association
  • Certification Date: 2024-12-05
  • Expiration Date: 2026-12

Affiliations

  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Member

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests

  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Reading
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Volunteering
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Music

Timeline

Therapist

Mindhues
03.2025 - Current

Contract Discharge Social Worker

Colorado Mental Health Hospital
12.2024 - 03.2025

Independent Contractor

Faith 2 Faith Foster Care and Adoption
06.2024 - Current

Child & Youth Mental Health Specialist

Tri-County Behavioral Care
06.2022 - 01.2024

Investigator

Child Protective Services
08.2021 - 06.2022

Permanency Specialist

Our Community, Our Kids (OCOK)
10.2020 - 08.2021

Youth Care Specialist

ACH Child & Family Services- Residential Treatment
08.2019 - 10.2020

Master’s - Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health & Substance Abuse

University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Texas Southern University

Doctorate - Social Work

University of Kentucky
Takerian D. Reed