Experience

CENTER HOME FOR HISPANIC ELDERLY

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Social Services

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  -Primary social worker for a maximum population of 156 residents ages 50 - and up-Bilingual care provider to population that is 99% Spanish speaking only-Special focus on residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and Parkinson's disease-Team leader of a social service aide, patient liaison, clinical psychologist, and LCSW-Assisted in facility's initial JACHO accreditation-Facility liaison to insurance service provider's, nursing and case worker staff-Weekly Case Mix Index team member-Liaison to hospice, palliative, and home health service providers-Discharge planning coordinator-Liaison to state funded housing programs - Colbert Housing Program-Facility representative as well as resident advocate in Guardianship cases and other legal matters-Scheduling coordinator for in-house psychiatry, dental, optometry, and podiatry services as well as out-patient audiology services-Facility concerns officer for residents and families-Created and implemented interdisciplinary treatment plans on a quarterly basis-Complete quarterly MDS assessment



Clayton Residential

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Jul 2014

  -Worked under the state regulated guidelines for a Subpart T facility-Managed a caseload of 20 mentally ill individuals, as well as individuals with developmental delays, ranging between the ages of 25 to 65-Created and implemented interdisciplinary treatment plans on a quarterly basis-Completed quarterly MDSs-Conducted weekly individual sessions with clientele and documented progress towards their treatment plan goals-Facilitated relaxation skills group as well as providing individual sessions-Facilitated bi-weekly substance abuse support group-Trained in and facilitated individual Illness Management Recovery (IMR) counseling-Coordinate clinical services with community based agencies for their transition back into the community-Offered discharge planning counsel-Provided crisis intervention counseling-Receive daily clinical guidance from LCSWs in addition to working with CADC, LCPCs, and RNs-Offered Spanish translations to families and clientele



Somerset Place

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Case Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Feb 2010

  -Worked under the state regulated guidelines to a Subpart S facility-Managed and provided psychiatric care for a caseload of 30 - 60, ages 18 and up, some with a developmental disabilities-Completed psychosocial histories and assessments focused on client behavior on a quarterly basis-Completed quarterly MDSs-Managed appointments, referrals and transportation for residents-Created and maintained individual care plans per resident-Completed daily documentation on resident progress and behaviors-Conducted behavioral interventions and de-escalation in psychiatric emergencies-Facilitated weekly substance abuse meetings for relapse clients-Facilitated skills training group-Provided follow-up in conjunction with community based agencies in mental health or for the developmental delayed