LISA LACKMANN, MSW, LCSW
LICENSURE
Certified/Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina since November 1993
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, double major in Sociology
and Psychology, Highest Honors in Sociology
WORK EXPERIENCE
Clinical Assistant Professor, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program, UNC Chapel
Hill School of Social Work
February 2013-present
 Consultant to NC Division of Mental Health/Developmental
Disabilities/Substance Abuse Services
 Develop on-line and in-person trainings for child/adolescent behavioral
health workforce
System of Care Coordinator, Orange-Person-Chatham Area Program
August 2005-January 2013
 Staffed the multi-agency Collaboratives in Orange, Person, and
Chatham Counties to assess service gaps in children’s mental
health/substance abuse services. Develop plans to fill those gaps
including writing grant applications for new funding and developing
contracts with multiple agencies using state mental health funds to
meet community needs.
 Liaison with the three family advocacy groups who provide peer support,
training, and parent education for families with children with mental
health and substance abuse challenges.
 Trained community groups and providers on System of Care, child
mental health, and adolescent substance abuse issues.
 Provided information to community agencies about changes in child
mental health services and provide feedback to OPC Area Program on
challenges and trends noted in the community
 Staffed three multi-agency committees which review requests for outof - home placements.
Child Case Management Supervisor, Orange-Person-Chatham Area Program
July 2004-August 2005
 Supervised unit of 30 child case managers including direct supervision of
lead case managers, oversight of quality improvement activities, and
management of budget.
 Developed strategic plans to assist case management unit transition its
core function and divest from OPC Area Program.
 Worked with community agencies to improve quality of service and to
educate community partners on mental health reform
System of Care Project Director, Orange-Person-Chatham Area Program
March 2000-June 2004
 Managed federal grant designed to improve outcomes for children with
severe emotional challenges.
 Developed three county-based programs to provide peer-to-peer family
support and provided ongoing technical support to family advocates
 Developed and staffed multi-agency Collaboratives
 Worked with community partners to develop strategic plans including
training plans, Collaborative development plans, and sustainability plans
 Promoted Child and Family Team use by mental health staff and
encouraged support for Child and Family Teams with community
partners
 Managed longitudinal evaluation study and budget for the federal grant
Clinical Social Worker, UNC Hospital, Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
March 1997-March 2000
 Conducted family assessments for hospitalized youth
 Developed discharge plans with community agencies, hospital staff, and
families
In-Home Worker for Therapeutic Foster Parents, Orange-Person-Chatham Area
Program November 1995-March 1997
 Supported, trained, and supervised therapeutic foster parents
Family Resource Counselor, Orange-Person-Chatham Area Program and Person
County Schools, South Elementary, Roxboro, NC December 1994-November 1995
 Evaluated and treated children and their families for mental health
concerns in the school setting
 Collaborated with community agencies for referrals and supports for
students
 Consulted with teachers about behavioral health of students
Child and Adolescent Outpatient Therapist, Orange-Person-Chatham Area
Chatham County, February 1991-November 1994
 Evaluated and treated children, adolescents, and their families for a
range of mental health concerns
 Coordinated with community agencies for referrals and supports
 Participated in interdisciplinary treatment team
Direct Services/Volunteer Coordinator, Orange County Rape Crisis Center,
Chapel Hill, NC January 1989 - February 1991
 Trained and supervised volunteers
 Presented programs to community agencies on sexual assault
 Coordinated with community agencies to improve services to sexual
assault survivors
SOCIAL WORK INTERNSHIPS
Durham Community Guidance Clinic for Children and Adolescents,
Durham, NC September 1988 - April 1989
John Umstead Hospital, Adult Rehabilitation Unit
Butner, NC September 1987 - April 1988