Lashauna Dean, Ph.D., Lpc,Acs, Ncc Email & Phone Number

Chesapeake, Va, Us

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Rutgers Student Health

New Jersey, United States

Dean Consulting and Supervision provides training on diversity and inclusion as well as a wider variety of mental health topics. Key audiences include corporations, colleges and universities, public schools, and conferences. Dean Consulting also provides curriculum development and training materials.

Virtual

Develop curriculum and training materials for contracted companies. Provide educational trainings for various stakeholders.

Wayne, New Jersey

Wayne, Nj

Teaching related appointment with an expectation for scholarly accomplishment. Teaching activities include classroom instruction, directing projects, and assisting with student research for graduate students enrolled in the Counseling program. Act as co-coordinator for the graduate Mental Health program track. Serve as the coordinator for the substance abuse track.

Northern New Jersey

Provide training, seminars, and workshops for Employee Assistance Programs, and Work/Life and Health & Wellness Programs on a variety of topics.

Facilitated weekly outpatient substance abuse groups for adult clients on probation or parole. Prepared weekly progress notes detailing group topics and each member’s participation and compliance with program rules. Prepared monthly reports informing probation officers of client progress towards goals. Conducted and interpreted urine drug screens. Linked with probation officers regarding group member compliance. Conducted weekly assessments for drunk driving offenders. Provided substance abuse… Show more Facilitated weekly outpatient substance abuse groups for adult clients on probation or parole. Prepared weekly progress notes detailing group topics and each member’s participation and compliance with program rules. Prepared monthly reports informing probation officers of client progress towards goals. Conducted and interpreted urine drug screens. Linked with probation officers regarding group member compliance. Conducted weekly assessments for drunk driving offenders. Provided substance abuse education, assess for crises, and process all aspects of the recovery process. Show less

Taught undergraduate courses in the Human Services curriculum. Acted as a teaching assistant for Masters level courses in Counseling. Provided career and academic counseling to undergraduate students in the College of Education. Facilitated undergraduate growth groups that assisted students in exploring their career and personal goals. Facilitated counseling-related groups for middle and high school students in the Marine Technology program. Provided weekly supervision to students in the… Show more Taught undergraduate courses in the Human Services curriculum. Acted as a teaching assistant for Masters level courses in Counseling. Provided career and academic counseling to undergraduate students in the College of Education. Facilitated undergraduate growth groups that assisted students in exploring their career and personal goals. Facilitated counseling-related groups for middle and high school students in the Marine Technology program. Provided weekly supervision to students in the Masters of Counseling program to oversee the development of their counseling skills. Completed an Advanced Practicum as a Counselor at the Center for Child and Family Services, Hampton, VA. Show less

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Provided intensive individual and family therapy to at risk clients in their home. Completed intake assessments, create, and maintain individual service plans to include goals and objectives. Provided substance abuse counseling, psycho-education, and interventions for substance using clients and their families. Completed substance abuse intakes and assessments. Provided ongoing case management and crisis intervention services to clients and their families. Linked, referred, and… Show more Provided intensive individual and family therapy to at risk clients in their home. Completed intake assessments, create, and maintain individual service plans to include goals and objectives. Provided substance abuse counseling, psycho-education, and interventions for substance using clients and their families. Completed substance abuse intakes and assessments. Provided ongoing case management and crisis intervention services to clients and their families. Linked, referred, and coordinated services for clients needing additional community resources, medication management, psychiatric appointments, legal issues, and medical appointment/referral. Show less

Virginia Beach, Va

Performed assessments, treatment planning, crisis planning, clinical intervention, consultation, supportive counseling, transition planning and other case management duties in a mental health and substance abuse setting; served an adult population with serious mental illness, substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders; utilized the computer to provide clinical documentation and retrieve information from the Electronic Medical Record and assured that all filing of clinical information and… Show more Performed assessments, treatment planning, crisis planning, clinical intervention, consultation, supportive counseling, transition planning and other case management duties in a mental health and substance abuse setting; served an adult population with serious mental illness, substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders; utilized the computer to provide clinical documentation and retrieve information from the Electronic Medical Record and assured that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information are done accurately and within the time frame required.Identified and documented client's needs for resources and services and found resources to meet the client's needs; used information from assessments and interviews to develop service plans and coordinate services. Show less

Virginia Beach, Va

Facilitated weekly outpatient substance abuse groups for court-ordered participants age 18 and older. Prepared weekly progress notes detailing group topics and each member’s participation and compliance with program rules. Conducted and interpreted urine drug screens. Linked with probation officers regarding group member compliance. Provided substance abuse education, assess for crises, and process all aspects of the recovery process.

Hampton, Va

Performed independently as a substance abuse counselor, individual/family counselor, educator, and group facilitator. Provided direct services to individuals and their families relating to substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, vocational rehabilitation, physical abuse, sexual abuse and domestic violence issues. Conducted intake assessments and evaluations to determine client needs, and appropriate level of services. Developed and reviewed client service plans, completed… Show more Performed independently as a substance abuse counselor, individual/family counselor, educator, and group facilitator. Provided direct services to individuals and their families relating to substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, vocational rehabilitation, physical abuse, sexual abuse and domestic violence issues. Conducted intake assessments and evaluations to determine client needs, and appropriate level of services. Developed and reviewed client service plans, completed monthly progress reports, and weekly documentation of client progress.Coordinated linkage to community resources, established and maintained inter-agency working relationships regarding comprehensive service provision. Maintained accurate documentation and record keeping as required by agency.Coordinated, facilitated, and conducted support groups focusing on substance abuse psycho-education, domestic violence education, life skills training, socialization skills, anger management, effective parenting, problem solving, coping skills, responsible thinking, and conflict resolution. Show less

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Assessed the needs of individuals with severe mental health illnesses/co-occurring disorders to assess functional limitations. Prepared comprehensive services plans to address client needs. Linked clients with substance abuse disorders and mental health needs for individual substance abuse counseling, urine drug screens, group counseling, psychiatric follow-up, and medication management. Provided crisis intervention to resolve and diffuse critical situations. Provided psycho-education… Show more Assessed the needs of individuals with severe mental health illnesses/co-occurring disorders to assess functional limitations. Prepared comprehensive services plans to address client needs. Linked clients with substance abuse disorders and mental health needs for individual substance abuse counseling, urine drug screens, group counseling, psychiatric follow-up, and medication management. Provided crisis intervention to resolve and diffuse critical situations. Provided psycho-education and counseling to clients regarding mental health diagnosis, substance abuse, and medication management. Documented all client interaction and progress, completed quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reports. Assisted clients in progressing towards recovery and independence by teaching independent life skills and working with supportive living resources in the community. Maintained weekly/monthly contact with family members to provide updates regarding client progress and treatment Show less

Virginia Beach, Va

Assessed the needs of individuals with co-occurring and substance abuse disorders. Created individualized housing plans based on each client’s needs that focused on developing independent living skills. Provided support for housing needs by locating financial assistance and food bank resources. Assisted clients in maintaining housing by helping clients create budgets, learn how to comparison shop, teaching boundaries and respect for roommates, and safety within a home.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Counselor Education And Supervision

Master Of Arts (Ma), Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Activities and Societies: Chi Sigma Iota

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology