Experience

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  Drexel University College of Medicine

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Clinical Social Worker

    • Feb 2024 - Present
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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  Philadelphia FIGHT

  • Medical Case Manager

    • Jun 2022 - Nov 2023

    Maintain a caseload of clients living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic medical conditions.Complete a biopsychosocial assessment and service care goals with each client at the time of intake. Monitor and update service care goals and assessments quarterly in coordination with interdisciplinary team.Maintain contact with clients based on program need, client need, and service care goals.Documentation of adherence to medical appointments and medical care plan, including HIV medication adherence.Provide trauma-informed therapeutic support in collaboration with interdisciplinary team, including crisis situations.Identify appropriate resources and external support systems to address client needs including advocating and negotiating linkages to resources.Available to provide home visits and accompany clients to medical appointments and outside treatment facilities as appropriate.Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all client contacts (using D.A.P. format), forms, and applications in EHR software.Maintain confidentiality standards in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, specifically including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Confidentiality of HIV Related Information Act (Act 148).Perform other duties as assigned.Contribute as a team member and share in the responsibilities required to maintain operations and serve the mission of Philadelphia FIGHT. This includes, but is not limited to, obtaining training, participating in events, flexibility in scheduling, covering the commitments of coworkers when they are unable, and other duties as assigned.

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  Action Wellness (formerly ActionAIDS)

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Behavioral Health Specialist

    • Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Act as medical case manager for individuals and families infected/affected by HIV/AIDS.Assess clients’ needs; develop, implement and monitor service care plans.Link clients to appropriate medical, mental health, addiction and support services.Accompany clients to at least 2 medical visits per year.Coordinate and monitor services; assist clients with advocating for entitlements.Provide on-site case management in clinics or hospitals as needed.Conduct home visits as necessary.Collaborate with other service providers and agencies.Provide information, education and referral to clients and members of their support system as required.Serve as a resource for the community around AIDS-related issues.Participate in Action Wellness’ staff and supervisory meetings.Complete written documentation of client interactions within two business days.

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  Rutgers University

  • Piscataway, NJ

  • Senior Office Assistant- Office of Disability Services (Exam Unit)

    • Aug 2019 - Oct 2020
    • Piscataway, NJ

    • Relay information to students about the exam request process• Check-in students that are taking exams with ODS• Process exam requests on the database• Scan and email exams to professors or deliver a physical copy of exams as needed• Coordination of exam arrangements• Obtain proctors for exams• Delegate tasks to Office Assistants• Train Office Assistants on Exam Unit procedure and exam workflow