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Professional Summary
Invested Social Worker driven to form trusting relationships with clients and advocate for their best interests. Specializes in geriatric patient care.
Skills
LMSW
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Proficient computer skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Client and community outreach
Psychosocial assessments expert
DSM-V knowledge
Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
Case management
Treatment and discharge planning
Work History
11/2014 to CurrentDirector of Social ServicesAzria Health | Great Bend, KS,
Coordinated patient care from pre-admission to post-discharge follow-up.
Identified psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs for an average of 120 residents.
Documented interactions with residents and/or family that were reflective of assessments performed, assistance provided, and conflict resolution.
Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team to discuss resident care, gradual dose reductions, and appropriate interventions for behaviors.
Facilitated care plan meetings.
Participated in Utilization Review and Quality Assurance meetings.
Maintaining a professional working rapport with physicians.
Developed and implemented crisis intervention plans.
Provided therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition to long-term care.
Coordinated discharge planning process and made appropriate referrals prior to the resident's return to the community.
Educated staff on resident's rights, recognizing and preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents, and psychosocial needs of the residents and their families.
Reported and investigated abuse, neglect, and exploitation allegations.
Implemented programs to reduce staff burnout.
Developed, maintained, and utilized a list of current community resources.
Evaluated resident's for the appropriateness of placement on the Alzheimer's/Dementia unit.
Implemented discharge follow up procedures to prevent rehospitalization.
Provided Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurance assistance.
Managed the Scheduling and Transportation Department.
Supervised a part-time social worker and several social work student interns from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Supported residents and families in coping with problems resulting from severe illness.
04/2013 to CurrentCase Manager - PRNCommunity Rehabilitation Hospital South | Clermont, IN,
Worked with prospective adoptive families and birth parents throughout the adoption process.
Conducted home studies.
Ensured that birth mothers had transportation to and from necessary doctor appointments.
Referred birth parents to social services agencies for financial assistance.
Provided supportive counseling to birth parents throughout the process and post-adoption.
Advocated for continued adoptive parents to keep consistent contact with birth parents.
Educated birth parents on the legal aspect of adoption and their rights.
Participated in the legal process of adoption.
04/2014 to 11/2014Social Work InternBoys & Girls Club Of The Tennessee Valley | Knoxville, TN,
Performed following job duties under the supervision of Social Work Supervisor.
Investigated all reports of neglect, abuse, and/or exploitation of children.
Placed and supervised children in foster homes and shelters.
Maintained regular contact with clients, including visiting clients' homes.
Facilitated Family Team Meetings.
Assisted clients in securing appropriate services related to social, medical, financial, legal, child care, home management, and emotional needs.
​Assessed clients for abuse and neglect and compiled documentation for court reports.
Testified at youth court hearings regarding patients' history and present behavior.
Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
Supplied crisis intervention and substance abuse services to clients in the community.
Education
Expected in 2015Master of Social Work | University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MSGPA:
Expected in 2014Bachelor of Social Work | University of Southern Mississippi - Gulf Coast, Long Beach, MSGPA:
Certifications
Licensed Master Social Worker - State of Mississippi (M8504)
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