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Kianna Laing
HUD VASH Social worker, Department of Veteran Affairs
Location: Odenton, MD United States
Joined: May 13th, 2025

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Savannah State University class of 2020

Undergrad Major: Social Work

Morgan State University class of 2026

Grad Major: Social Work

Experience

I currently work with Department of Veteran Affairs as HUD VASH Social worker
I have years of experience working in the industry.

HUD VASH Social Worker | U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
From November 2022 to Current • 4 year(s)
Provides outreach services to engage homeless Veterans and conducts comprehensive assessments. Provides evidence-based therapy and develops individualized treatment and housing stability plans.

Intake Therapist | Productive Lives OMHC
From August 2024 to March 2025 • 1 year(s)
Conducted comprehensive diagnostic mental health assessments and developed individualized treatment plans. Utilized standardized assessment tools and provided DSM-5 diagnoses.

Mental Health Therapist/Care Coordinator Supervisor | Empowering Minds Resource Center
From November 2021 to March 2025 • 4 year(s)
Provides psychotherapy and develops comprehensive psychosocial assessments. Provides clinical supervision to Bachelor level Care Coordinators and ensures timely completion of treatment plans.

Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist | Maryland National Guard Family Programs
From September 2020 to November 2022 • 2 year(s)
Served as independent advisor for Soldier & Family Readiness Program to maximize retention and readiness. Conducted needs assessments and provided training support to Commanders.

Support Service Worker | Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center
From June 2019 to August 2020 • 1 year(s)
Provided structured educational and life-skills group counseling sessions. Worked with high risk populations using evidence-based programming and crisis intervention.

Intern Social Worker | Department of Veteran Affairs Savannah Outpatient Clinic
From August 2019 to May 2020 • 1 year(s)
Participated as member of interdisciplinary treatment team and facilitated group therapy sessions. Provided individual therapy and case management services to Veterans.

Intern Social Worker | Coastal Behavior Health
From August 2018 to May 2019 • 1 year(s)
Completed psychosocial assessments and substance abuse assessments for up to 4 clients per day. Co-facilitated group therapy sessions and monitored client improvement.

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