Executive Director

• Jan 2021 - Present

Executive Director

• Apr 2019 - Jan 2021

Manager, Hospital Care Coordination

• Apr 2017 - Apr 2019

Assistant Manager, Hospital Care Coordination

• Feb 2014 - Apr 2017

• Serve as supervisor of case managers at Mease Countryside Hospital, supervising and coaching a staff of twenty • Review services provided by social workers and case managers to determine if additional coaching or guidance is required to meet appropriate standards of care• Administer psychosocial care for the those of the hospital’s patients with the most complex medical and interpersonal issues• Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings and discussions to assist in the development of treatment plans for patients with poor health literacy and frequent hospitalizations• Assist in complex discharges, networking with skilled nursing and adult living facilities, as well as state social service programs, to place each patient in an appropriate environment for continued medical care • For patients without funds and needing long-term medical care, arrange for care contacts for medical services• Review all delays in discharge to determine the underlying cause, thereafter working with senior management, physician services, and insurance providers to address and resolve the source of delay • At guardianship hearings, work in coordination with legal counsel to protect the best interests of patients whose healthcare might be adversely influenced by the decisions of medical proxies Show less

Director, Center for Loss & Healing

• 2009 - Feb 2014

Direct all functions for development of the Center for Loss and Healing, Leading a team providing direct client services (for bereavement and seriously ill population). Responsible for program development, community trending, annual budget and building strong community partnerships while continually focusing on providing service excellence.

Program Manager, Stepping Stones

• Dec 2004 - Jul 2009

Responsbile to lead a team of thirty one staff in the delivery of direct care services for those who are terminally ill or in need of bereavement support. Services extended to both children and adults. Responsible for program development, strategic planning, fundraising, budget management, outreach and education and the creation and implementation of retreats and support groups.

Stepping Stones Program Counselor

• Dec 2002 - Dec 2004

Provided emotional support to patients and families who were facing a terminal illness. Supported all aspects for the anticipatory grief process for all family members and following the death provided ongoing bereavement support.

Social Worker III

• 2001 - 2003

Assess the needs of patients and families for safe discharge planning from the hospital. Provide emotional support and resources as needed. Assess the needs of patients and families for safe discharge planning from the hospital. Provide emotional support and resources as needed.

Senior Crisis Counselor, Juvenile Detention

• Mar 1997 - Feb 2001

Provide supervision and program management to a team of three. Completed Mental Health and Substance Abuse screening on each adolescent offender identified at risk. Respond to crisis situations and conduct training for Detention/Corrections staff. Member of the Ethics Review Committee. Provide supervision and program management to a team of three. Completed Mental Health and Substance Abuse screening on each adolescent offender identified at risk. Respond to crisis situations and conduct training for Detention/Corrections staff. Member of the Ethics Review Committee.

Family Mediator

• Jun 1991 - Jul 1993

State Certified Family Mediator. Attended court proceeding for case referrals for the mediation process. Trained mediators of all ages in conflict resolution and peer mediation skills. Assisted in grant writing and development of new program, VORP (victim offender reconcilation program). Supervised family mediations conducted by volunteers. Presented outreach education in the community as requested. State Certified Family Mediator. Attended court proceeding for case referrals for the mediation process. Trained mediators of all ages in conflict resolution and peer mediation skills. Assisted in grant writing and development of new program, VORP (victim offender reconcilation program). Supervised family mediations conducted by volunteers. Presented outreach education in the community as requested.