Our goal is to listen through therapy sessions; advocate for students and families and their needs and rights; collaborate with teachers, administrators, school counselors and other support staff to provide services to clients; assess and aid students in crisis; mediate and provide conflict resolution and refer students and their families to external community resources and services as needed.

The EBRPSS has been organized into five regions. Currently, each region is assigned one social worker who responds to referrals from School Counselors, I CARE Specialists, and 504 Coordinators to address students who have been identified as needing Tier 3 support. Tier 3 support is defined as intensive, individual intervention to address concerns that either pose an immediate threat to a student’s well-being, significantly interfere with a student’s academic performance, or indicate a need for short term support not resolved by Tier 1 or Tier 2 intervention. 

North – Chalonda Hollins

Broadmoor – Sherwood – Ateisha Cage

Mid-City – Amanda Bitting

Highland – Old South Baton Rouge – D’Atria London

Southeast Region – Shalandrea Griffin

Education and Experience

Social workers hold a Master’s degree in social work and upon completion of licensure acquisition, they can diagnose, and treat individuals in accordance with Louisiana law. They possess the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure requiring no supervision, or the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensure requiring supervision if they provide clinical intervention. Additionally, school social workers must have a valid certification from the Louisiana Department of Education.

Professional Conduct

Social workers maintain a high standard of professional conduct. They are governed by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners, the National Association of Social Workers code of ethics, and the School Social Work Association of America. The Louisiana legislature outlines the professional and occupational standards by which all social workers must adhere. 

Staff Member Expectations: 

• Receive referral and consult with referral source

• Acquire written consent from the parent/guardian

• Complete psychosocial assessment and develop a plan of care

• Provide interventions to address the area(s) of concern through individual or group counseling/therapy

• Terminate sessions with the student upon completing goals or recommendation of more intensive intervention

• Communicate outcome with parent and referral source

• Document all phases of referral, assessment, interventions and termination

• Maintain documentation in an encrypted, district approved database

• Provide professional development to assigned schools as needed/requested

• Staff cases with supervisor and team

• Maintain a professional connection with school personnel and parents

Mental Health Services Flowchart

Director of Mental Health Services, Dr. Bridgette Webster | (225) 326-5892 | BWebster@ebrschools.org