Experience

UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Social Worker

  • Apr 2018 - Present



Houston Methodist

• 6565 Fannin, Houston Texas.

• Social Work Intern

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Provided social work/discharge planning services by utilizing appropriate planning, implementation, and assessments. Worked collaboratively with physicians, case managers, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to help serve patients and families. Performed timely psycho-social evaluations with timely documentation. Provided brief counseling and goal directed treatment for patients. Documented interventions and treatment services. Participated in staff and patient care meetings. Ability to communicate and negotiate with all units and departments. Effectively provided community resources, education, and referrals for patients. Show less



Arms Wide Adoption Services

• Houston, Texas Area

• Case Manager

  • Aug 2008 - Jan 2016

  As a post adoption case manager I provided families with case management, crisis assistance, information, and referrals. Worked with families who have adopted special needs children through Child Protective Services. Providing families with adoptive family support groups, providing respite care services, & residential services.Assessment of child and family needs completed at all initial meetings and individual's service plans.Documented daily case notes and reviewed records for compliance.Provided recommendations for therapy referrals. Experience in helping families acquire special services for residential treatment. Experience with working closely with CPS and families to help initiate treatment. I was in this position for five years. Social Work Intern from 2008-2009. Assisted with foster care case management and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide support for families. Worked with children and foster families in conducting needs assessments and referrals. Performed monthly home visits including interviewing clients upon arrival. Show less