Leah McLaughlin, MSW, LCSW
Billings,MT
Summary
Patient-focused LCSW with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in assessing acute mental health disorders, level of risk to self and others, and appropriate level of care. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. An accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and an in-depth understanding of human behavior. Experienced in acute psychiatric settings providing quality care to patients in emergency room and trauma care settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals as well as achieve department goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School-Based Therapist
ONE Health
07.2023 - Current
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Billings Clinic Psychiatric Department
12.2015 - 07.2023
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Established and nurtured key relationships with community members to form valuable partnerships.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Outpatient Clinical Therapist/LCSW
Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center
05.2013 - 10.2016
- Partnered with multi-disciplinary treatment team as subject matter expert on psychosocial treatment of patients.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Devised and implemented community-based programs to promote mental health awareness.
Education
Walla Walla University -
Doctor of Social Work
College Place, WA06.2025
Walla Walla University -
Master of Social Work
College Place, WA05.2013
Montana State University -
Bachelor of Science
Billings, MT05.2011
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Accuracy and Efficiency in Documentation
- Professional Relationships
- Best Practices and Standards
- Coordinating Care
- Behavioral Assessment
- Integrated Healthcare Models
- Consultations
- Clinical Documentation
- Mental health diagnosis
- Multicultural competence
- Suicide prevention
- Client Interviewing
- Referral Coordination
Timeline
School-Based Therapist
ONE Health
07.2023 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Billings Clinic Psychiatric Department
12.2015 - 07.2023
Outpatient Clinical Therapist/LCSW
Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center
05.2013 - 10.2016
Walla Walla University -
Doctor of Social Work
Walla Walla University -
Master of Social Work
Montana State University -
Bachelor of Science
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