Social Worker Licensed Clinical

Louanna Adams, LCSW

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

4204SweetwaterParkway, Ellenwood, GA 30294 ad662i@r.postjobfree.com 404-***-****

LICENSED CLINICAL THERAPIST

Positive Reinforcement Incorporated - Ellenwood, GA

March 2015 to Present

Psychotherapist: Louanna Adams 404-***-****; May Contact: Yes • Complete intake assessments on all new clients • Perform all clinical interventions relevant to the mental, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of the clients • Complete assessments for Mental Health clients at the time of service • Complete psychosocial assessments, including suicide risk assessments • Arrange for psychological and psychiatric services should assessments determine that next level of follow up care • Develop treatment plans in collaboration with family • Provide crisis intervention counseling for clients • Document current status, progress toward established goals, and revision of plan of care • Formulate and implement treatment plans, identifying the client's problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed • Identify high-risk clients and provide case management services • Complete probate court guardianship evaluations for Fulton and Dekalb Counties

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Grady Memorial Hospital - Atlanta, GA

April 2008 to February 2019

Supervisor: Dorothy Ziemer., LCSW 678-***-****; May Contact: Yes • Complete intake assessments on all patients assigned. • Generate bio-psycho-social assessments for all assigned patients including patients. • Work with community partner services in and outside of the Metro Atlanta area for referrals assistance. • Establish professional rapport with all patients. • Provide case management, crisis intervention, counseling and conflict resolution services. • Complete screening for various placement programs i.e. nursing homes, hospice, dialysis, drug rehab and sub -acute rehab. • Offer various support services to families in need. • Oversee a caseload ranging from 10-20 while inpatient at Grady hospital • Work with an interdisciplinary team, resource and referral, assessments, crisis intervention and case management of patients with acute mental health, substance abuse, medical and psychosocial issues. • Provide emotional support and independent counseling to patients and their families.

SERVICE COORDINATOR

Babies Can't Wait

May 2005 to August 2015

Supervisor: Stefanie Carter 404-***-****; May Contact: Yes • Facilitated with the development, review, and evaluation of an Individual Family Service Plan for families with special needs children; • Assisted families in identifying available service providers; • Coordinated and monitor the delivery of available services on a monthly basis; • Informed families of advocacy services, trainings, and conferences available to parents of children with special needs; • Collaborated with local schools and preschool programs to assist families with the transition process. • Completed, review and update children's Individualized Family Service Plans • Completed monthly billing to the Medicaid program and BCW • Maintained a caseload of 25-50 cases and link clients to multiple resources.

COMPREHENSIVE CHILD & FAMILY ASSESSOR

Neighbor to Family

March 2005 to May 2007

Supervisor: Dr. Pamela Todd 770-***-****; May Contact: Yes • Completed family assessments for families wanting to foster and/or adopt • Conducted in-service IMPACT state mandated trainings for families wanting to foster and / or adopt • Completed in-depth home visits to evaluate the eligibility of families wanting to foster and / or adopt • Completed in-depth family assessments and submitted them to their local DCFS departments for acceptance as foster and or adoptive families • Transported children to necessary appointments • Identified key family members and individuals with close ties to the family unit • Recognized patterns of parental behavior, and family functioning patterns over time • Examined the family strengths and needs to identify resources that can support the family's ability to meet its needs and better protect the children; • Addressed the overall needs of the child and family that affect the safety, permanency, and well-being of the child • Considered contributing factors such as domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health, chronic health problems, education, poverty; and • Incorporated information gathered through other assessments and focused on the development of a service plan or plan for intervention with the family. The service plan addressed the major factors that affect safety, permanency, and child well-being over time.

Substance Abuse Counselor

CARTERSVILLE CENTER INC

August 2000 to January 2004

770-***-****; May Contact: Yes • Assessed all new intakes to determine presence and extent of substance abuse issues; completed evaluation report. • Provided mental health treatment and social support through individualized counseling and life skills training to adults 18+ who were struggling to maintain community stability and independence. • Focused on daily living skills training, accessing community resources, health and safety, financial management and social supports. • Conducted individual and/ or family sessions. • Completed the intake and orientation process for new clients. • Coordinated services with the Division of Family and Children Services to ensure appropriate care and safety of patients' children. • Supervised the collection of client urine samples for drug testing. • Developed, reviewed and revised treatment plans with patients. • Provided substance abuse/use treatment, counseling and support to individuals, families and groups in the community. • Referred clients to appropriate treatment modality based on assessment. • Worked with physicians and other personnel in client evaluation and treatment to further sobriety. Clinical achievements • Developed and implemented individualized independent living plan (transitional housing) to prepare individuals for self-sufficient • Formulated and implemented treatment plans. • Provided case management, crisis intervention, • counseling and conflict resolution services. • Conducted counseling services, taught problem solving, made referrals to those in need of emergency services. • Provided counseling and crisis intervention services.

Education

Masters of Social Work in Social Work

Clark Atlanta University - Atlanta, GA

August 2001 to May 2004

Bachelors of Arts in Sociology

Seton Hall University - South Orange, NJ

August 1993 to December 1997

High School Diploma

Secaucus High School - Secaucus, NJ

May 1993

Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint

EPIC trained

Certifications/Licenses

LCSW, CSW005452

03/2015-Present

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