Karrington Ned

Dedicated and compassionate MSW graduate with hands-on experience in direct practice, case management, and client advocacy across diverse populations. Skilled in supporting individuals and families through grief, end-of-life transitions, youth development, and behavioral challenges.

Licensed Registered Social

Worker with additional certification as a Behavior Technician, bringing a well-rounded clinical foundation to generalist and direct practice social work. Committed to delivering culturally competent, trauma-informed care that upholds client dignity and promotes lasting empowerment.

Therapist 1/ Social Worker at River Place Behavioral Health (2026-06 – Present)

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial evaluations and partner in the formulation of individualized therapeutic treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy interventions for patients within a behavioral health setting.
• Execute clinical crisis assessments and provide immediate stabilization support during acute psychiatric emergencies.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists and nurses to ensure seamless coordination of patient care.
• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups centered on emotional wellness, effective communication, and coping strategies.
• Manage discharge planning processes by linking patients to essential community resources and continuum of care services.
• Ensure high standards of clinical integrity through accurate, timely, and compliant patient documentation.
• Contribute clinical updates on patient trajectory during interdisciplinary treatment team consultations.

Social Work Intern at Someone Always Cares Foundation (2025-03 – 2026-01)

• Facilitated individual and group sessions for children and families targeting prosocial skill development and emotional regulation.
• Partnered with clinical staff to monitor client progress and design session plans responsive to each client's behavioral profile.
• Co-led summer programming initiatives for youth in underserved communities, expanding access to evidence-based services.
• Actively contributed to multidisciplinary case discussions and co-developed targeted intervention Strategies.

Registered Behavior Technician at Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) (2023-01 – Present)

• Delivered 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Collected and analyzed behavioral data to track client progress and inform plan adjustments in collaboration with supervising BCBAs.
• Maintained consistent communication with families to reinforce skills across home and community settings.
• Applied de-escalation techniques, prompting hierarchies, and positive reinforcement strategies to support client success.

Social Work Intern at The Hospice of Baton Rouge (2023-09 – 2024-04)

• Assisted licensed social workers in delivering compassionate end-of-life care services to terminally ill patients and their families.
• Provided emotional support and connected families with community resources during acute grief and loss.
• Developed foundational competencies in grief counseling, medical ethics, and client advocacy within a palliative care setting.

Master of Social Work (MSW) – Grand Canyon University (2026-05)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) – Southern University A&M College (2024-05)