Keisha J.
Intake Case Manager at Bridges Healthcare, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Christa Jacaruso
Keisha Is a professional, competent, and compassionate person who brings her knowledge and expertise to the highly skilled casework that she does with some of the most challenging cases It truly is a priveledge and honor to work alongside her . Her level of professionalism elevates the work we do on a daily basis , and I am grateful I get to work alonside her
Christa Jacaruso
Keisha Is a professional, competent, and compassionate person who brings her knowledge and expertise to the highly skilled casework that she does with some of the most challenging cases It truly is a priveledge and honor to work alongside her . Her level of professionalism elevates the work we do on a daily basis , and I am grateful I get to work alonside her
Christa Jacaruso
Keisha Is a professional, competent, and compassionate person who brings her knowledge and expertise to the highly skilled casework that she does with some of the most challenging cases It truly is a priveledge and honor to work alongside her . Her level of professionalism elevates the work we do on a daily basis , and I am grateful I get to work alonside her
Christa Jacaruso
Keisha Is a professional, competent, and compassionate person who brings her knowledge and expertise to the highly skilled casework that she does with some of the most challenging cases It truly is a priveledge and honor to work alongside her . Her level of professionalism elevates the work we do on a daily basis , and I am grateful I get to work alonside her
Credentials
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Advance Directive Facilitator
-Oct, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Master Social Worker
Connecticut Department of Public HealthOct, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Bridges Healthcare, Inc.
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intake Case Manager
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Feb 2019 - Present
• Screen inquiries by phone or face-to-face for services assessing for risk/crisis and urgent situations. • Assist callers and walk-ins with routine matters. • Coordinate services with Adult Outpatient Services, Children and Family Services, Adult Mobile Crisis, billing department and specialized referrals. • Schedule intakes gather needed data and enter into electronic health record. Keep informed of referral sources.
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Clinical Social Work Intern
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Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
• Managed a case load of 5 clients, aged 18-52 provided weekly individual sessions via telehealth and in person.• Completed clinical intakes including clinical assessments, biopsychosocials, diagnosis, recovery plans, treatment recommendations, and discharges from program or agency under supervision. • Maintained paperwork standards as expected by agency.• Participated in weekly all team meetings. • Collateral collaboration with community agencies to ensure service needs were met as well as advocating for special accommodations when needed. Show less
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Case Manager
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Sep 2000 - Feb 2019
• Served as a liaison with outside agencies.• Facilitated recovery focused activities to motivate consumers toward improving their quality of life in consumers with substance abuse and mental health issues age 25 and older.• Assisted consumers in the development of a crisis plan and advanced directives for emergency situations.• Co-facilitated group meetings.• Provided advocacy and education on treatment barriers and stigma.• Maintained consumer records electronically.• Provided activities of daily living supervision, assistance and training promoting independent functioning in consumers.• Aided consumers with applications for entitlements.• Assisted in the development of consumer recovery plans.• Supported in the development of consumer budgets.• Provided guidance to supervisees (student interns).• Conducted chart audits.• Provided crisis intervention services.• Assisted with locating housing. Show less
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BETH-EL CENTER, INC.
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Social Work Intern
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Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
• Managed caseload of 5 included families with children, veterans, single males, and females. • Developed and facilitated a self-help group for residents. • Completed intakes, need assessments, and housing plans. • Oriented residents to shelter expectations and rules. • Participated in outreach and engagement under supervision of Outreach and Engagement Case Manager. • Attended weekly team conferencing meetings, in addition to VOD & VOH trainings. • Oversaw soup kitchen operations at the direction of soup kitchen director. • Linked residents to available community resources and services. • Assisted residents with employment and housing searches. Show less
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Sailing in Netherlands
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United States
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Hospital & Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Per Diem ABI Specialist
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Sep 2004 - 2005
• Maintained ongoing documentation of consumer daily and medical logs • Administered medications • Assisted with ADL’s and independent living skills • Scheduled medical appointments • Transported consumers to medical appointments and social outings • Maintained ongoing documentation of consumer daily and medical logs • Administered medications • Assisted with ADL’s and independent living skills • Scheduled medical appointments • Transported consumers to medical appointments and social outings
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The Connection, Inc.
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Per Diem Counselor
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Jul 2004 - 2005
• Maintained consumer activity records, communication logs, incident reports and medication logs • Conducted room inspections • Documentation of search and toxicology logs • Assisted with banking and budgeting finances • Informal counseling and crisis intervention • Supervised housekeeping chores, meal preparation and medications • Transported consumers to appointments • Maintained consumer activity records, communication logs, incident reports and medication logs • Conducted room inspections • Documentation of search and toxicology logs • Assisted with banking and budgeting finances • Informal counseling and crisis intervention • Supervised housekeeping chores, meal preparation and medications • Transported consumers to appointments
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Education
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University of New England Online Master of Social Work
Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Work -
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Sociology