Kennicia Fortson, MPH, LMSW

Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia State School of Public Health
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, GE

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Aug 2020 - Present

      •Manage and assist on research projects in the area of health behavior change and preventive interventions •Recruit participants, manage data, refine protocols, and serve as clinician for addressing suicide risk and heavy episodic drinking •Complete independent research through primary data collection or secondary data analysis •Contribute to development of technology-based intervention tool for prevention of adolescent substance use, sexual assault, and sexual risk •Mentor undergraduate research assistants in the scientific process, protocols, and data analysis Show less

    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Social Worker
      • Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

      •Conduct psychosocial assessment with patients and/or family members to assess needs for safe discharge planning•Collaborate with healthcare professionals during multidisciplinary rounds and throughout discharge planning process•Arrange post-acute services that correspond with patient needs within the limitations set by patient’s insurance•Document all interactions with patients, family members, medical staff, and relevant external entities into electronic medical record•Perform complex problem-solving to create safe discharge plan when resources are unavailable for specific patient needs Show less

    • Social Work Intern
      • May 2019 - Dec 2019

      •Conducted psychosocial assessment with patients and/or family members to assess needs for safe discharge planning•Collaborated with healthcare professionals during multidisciplinary rounds and throughout discharge planning process•Arranged post-acute services that correspond with patient needs within the limitations set by patient’s insurance•Documented all interactions with patients, family members, medical staff, and relevant external entities into electronic medical record•Performed complex problem-solving to create safe discharge plan when resources are unavailable for specific patient needs Show less

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Social Work Intern
      • Aug 2018 - May 2019

      •Used Motivational Interviewing to facilitate Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students (BASICS) with students who were referred or voluntary sought services to address problems related to alcohol and other drugs •Assisted with planning and facilitation of wellness programs on various topics such as interpersonal violence prevention, alcohol and other drugs misuse prevention, healthy relationships, stress, and sexual health for students and members of the community •Participated in collaborative meetings with Counseling and Psychiatric Services to provide input on resource referrals and interventions Show less

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Administrative Assistant
      • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

      •Addressed and resolved patient concerns and questions •Communicated with healthcare professionals to ensure patient satisfaction regarding medical care and customer service •Transmitted and tracked all incoming and outgoing medical records •Organized and attended health events to promote women’s health and overall wellness •Performed all duties in accordance with HIPAA Policy •Addressed and resolved patient concerns and questions •Communicated with healthcare professionals to ensure patient satisfaction regarding medical care and customer service •Transmitted and tracked all incoming and outgoing medical records •Organized and attended health events to promote women’s health and overall wellness •Performed all duties in accordance with HIPAA Policy

Education

  • Georgia State University
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Public Health
    2020 - 2024
  • The University of Georgia
    Master of Public Health - MPH, Health Promotion and Behavior
    2017 - 2019
  • The University of Georgia
    Master of Social Work - MSW, Clinical Social Work
    2017 - 2019
  • University of Georgia - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology
    2012 - 2016

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