Lashelle Reese Terry
Albany
Summary
Dedicated to protecting children from abuse and neglect while enhancing family living conditions through comprehensive assessments and safety planning. Skilled in case management and discharge planning, ensuring safe transitions for patients and families in need.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
medical social worker in care management department
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - Current
- Coordinated housing and necessary equipment for safe patient discharges, enhancing continuity of care.
- Conducted biopsychosocial, discharge, and grief assessments to accurately identify and address patient needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for patients and families in crisis situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing health challenges.
family preservation service case manager, child protective service investigator, resource developer, child protective service supervisor
Department of Family & Children Services
09.2004 - 08.2015
- Completed assessments to determine if children were safe, developed safety plans and case plans to provide families with necessary services and interventions for their safety and continuity.
- Assessed client needs and developed individualized service plans.
- Coordinated resources and services for families facing challenges.
- Conducted regular home visits to monitor family progress and safety.
Independent Living Advisor
Turner Job Corps
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Monitored at-risk teens and young adults on campus to provide support and guidance.
- Counseled students adjusting to living away from home for the first time, facilitating their transition.
- Transported students to various campus locations, ensuring safety and punctuality in their daily activities. on and off campus and to overall help them adjust to their current living environment.
casual clerk as a flat sort operator and mail carrier
United States Postal Service
01.2000 - 08.2004
- Sorted mail to ensure accurate and timely delivery to customers within community.
- Transported mail between pickup locations to facilitate efficient distribution.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail efficiently.
- Sorted and distributed packages to designated areas.
- Maintained accurate records of postal transactions.
Education
Master in Social Work - Social Work
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05-2012
Master in Management - Concentration in Leadership and Organization Effectiveness
Troy State University
Troy, AL05-2009
Master of Education - Concentration in Counseling and Psychology
Troy State University
Troy, AL05-2006
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Albany State University
Albany, GA05-2004
Terrell High School - Honor Graduate/college preparatory curriculum
Terrell High School
Dawson, GA05-1998
Skills
- Biopsychosocial assessment
- Case management
- Discharge planning
- Crisis intervention
- Needs assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- Referral coordination
- Service referral
- Healthcare navigation
- Healthcare advocacy
- Community resources
- Home visitation
- Grief support
- Web research
Certificates Certifications
- Certified Child Protective Service Supervisor, 2008-2012; 2015
- Certified Child Protective Service Investigator, 2006-2008; 2013-2014
- Certified Family Preservation Case Manager, 2004-2006
- Certified Resource Development Case Manager, 2013
- PRIDE Award with Phoebe Putney, 2018
Timeline
medical social worker in care management department
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - Current
Independent Living Advisor
Turner Job Corps
06.2007 - 06.2009
family preservation service case manager, child protective service investigator, resource developer, child protective service supervisor
Department of Family & Children Services
09.2004 - 08.2015
casual clerk as a flat sort operator and mail carrier
United States Postal Service
01.2000 - 08.2004
Master in Social Work - Social Work
Valdosta State University
Master in Management - Concentration in Leadership and Organization Effectiveness
Troy State University
Master of Education - Concentration in Counseling and Psychology
Troy State University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Albany State University
Terrell High School - Honor Graduate/college preparatory curriculum
Terrell High School