Lakeisha Parrish

Background

About Lakeisha Parrish

I have 15 years of experience working with people struggling with mental illness and substance abuse issues in my community. As a Case manager I typically act as the link between a client and healthcare or social services providers. This makes it easier for client’s to understand the choices available to them and what can help them to achieve the best possible outcomes. The main goal is to help the patient to be as independent as possible. One of my responsibilities is speaking with client’s to assess their current health needs, housing, income and other basic needs. Once the needs are assessed, this will enable me to start working on a care plan for them. As a case manager, I will be responsible for educating my client about what care options are available to them. This will enable me to develop a plan that outlines what type of treatment they will receive, what their goals are and how they will work to achieve these goals. Once a plan is put into place, I will continue to meet with the client. During the meetings, I will talk to the client about their treatment and ask about their progress. I will also review paperwork and speak with doctors, nurses and other service providers to gain a better understanding of how treatment is working for the client. This will help me to determine if the patient is adhering to the plan, if the treatment plan is working and how far along the client is in achieving their goals. The ultimate job in case management will be to help the client’s take better control of their lives. As I evaluate a client’s progress, I will be able to recommend changes or advancements as I see fit. I want to be able to help each client gain the skills needed to take as much control as they can over their own health and wellness.