Experience

Heywood Healthcare

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

• Clinical Social Worker

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Gardner, Massachusetts, United States Clinical social worker for the Geriatric Psychiatric Unit



Monadnock Community Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Medical Social Worker

  • Nov 2018 - Apr 2020

  Peterborough, New Hampshire, United States



Bourbon Community Hospital

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

• Therapist

  • Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

  Paris, Kentucky Mobile Assessment Therapist – PRN Assessment Coordinator for Bourbon Community Hospital and Stoner Creek Behavioral Health System. ● Complete mental health assessment/suicide assessments for individual within a 5-hospital network to determine the need for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization ● Locate community resources for patient’s mental health and substance abuse needs if hospitalization is not deemed appropriate. ● Locate community resources for patients and families in… Show more Mobile Assessment Therapist – PRN Assessment Coordinator for Bourbon Community Hospital and Stoner Creek Behavioral Health System. ● Complete mental health assessment/suicide assessments for individual within a 5-hospital network to determine the need for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization ● Locate community resources for patient’s mental health and substance abuse needs if hospitalization is not deemed appropriate. ● Locate community resources for patients and families in need of assistance such as mental health counseling, medical care and housing. ● Provide prompt assessment services within 1 hour of call for a psychiatric evaluation 24 hour a day.Initiate involuntary hospitalizations for individuals determined to be harm to self and others. ● Cooperate with local authorities and make appropriate referrals to adult protection and child protection services when it is determined that a child or at risk adult may be abused or neglected. Show less



TEKsystems

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Site Support Specialist

  • Dec 2017 - Jul 2018

  Kentucky Kentucky Health/Kentucky Career Center - Site Support Specialist, Frankfort Kentucky (Weekly statewide travel/temporary contract assignment)) ● Provide training, education, problem-solving skills and support for the Kentucky Career Coaches who are responsible for implementing the SNAP E & T Community Engagement Program across the commonwealth. ● Complete daily reports/evaluations regarding career coach questions regarding the Staff Connect Software program,understanding of policy… Show more Kentucky Health/Kentucky Career Center - Site Support Specialist, Frankfort Kentucky (Weekly statewide travel/temporary contract assignment)) ● Provide training, education, problem-solving skills and support for the Kentucky Career Coaches who are responsible for implementing the SNAP E & T Community Engagement Program across the commonwealth. ● Complete daily reports/evaluations regarding career coach questions regarding the Staff Connect Software program,understanding of policy and report any trends or issues that require immediate attention from leadership. ● Ensure that Kentucky Career Center’s are operating at the capacity needed for successful implementation of the SNAP E and T and Kentucky Health rollouts; this includes staff readiness and site readiness to support the customers participating in the program. Show less



Alameda Health System

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Medical Social Worker

  • Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  Highland Hospital Oakland California Traveling social worker for Highland Hospital, Oakland California – Trama Team Social Worker/Renal Dialysis Social Worker • Complete initial social assessments for patients at risk for violence, being homeless, and provide short term counseling for patients and families after being involved in a traumatic event • Actively participate in a inter- disciplinary team to provide appropriate discharge planning needs for individuals and families • Locate community resources for patients and… Show more Traveling social worker for Highland Hospital, Oakland California – Trama Team Social Worker/Renal Dialysis Social Worker • Complete initial social assessments for patients at risk for violence, being homeless, and provide short term counseling for patients and families after being involved in a traumatic event • Actively participate in a inter- disciplinary team to provide appropriate discharge planning needs for individuals and families • Locate community resources for patients and families in need of assistance such as mental health counseling, medical care and housing • Cooperate with local authorities and make appropriate referrals to adult protection and child protection services when it is determined that a child or at risk adult may be abused or neglected. • Provide discharge planning for all patients on the trauma team that is at risk of being homeless, being assaulted and making poor life choices. Arrange appropriate services in the community to decrease hospitalization and increase patient safety after discharge. • Protect patients from potential harm by being in charge of the “opt-out list” that is implemented to limit visitor access to protect patients from further harm who were victims of a violent crime. Show less



Go-To Healthcare Placement, Inc.

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Social Services Director

  • Jul 2016 - Jan 2017



TEKsystems

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Application Support Analyst

  • Apr 2016 - May 2016

  Lexington, Kentucky DCBS Application Support Specialist for Jessamine, Boyle, Mercer, Anderson counties in KY: • Provide training, education, support, training and problem-solving skills and support for the Kentucky Department of Community Based Services caseworkers across the commonwealth • Complete evaluations for Deloiotte regarding the performance of the Benefind Worker Portal System • Provide recommendations of quality improvement processes that can be implemented to improve capability and… Show more DCBS Application Support Specialist for Jessamine, Boyle, Mercer, Anderson counties in KY: • Provide training, education, support, training and problem-solving skills and support for the Kentucky Department of Community Based Services caseworkers across the commonwealth • Complete evaluations for Deloiotte regarding the performance of the Benefind Worker Portal System • Provide recommendations of quality improvement processes that can be implemented to improve capability and function. • Review and evaluate policy, procedure guidelines to ensure that the Benefind Worker Portal programs are compliant with the DCBS Policy Manuel • Provide recommendations for compliance improvement when issues arise. • Keep DCBS casewo5%rkers and supervisors up to date with system improvements and communicate recommendations for improvement though daily staff meetings. Show less



Conifer Health Solutions

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Patient Advocate

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2016

  Lexington, Kentucky PharmAid Coordinator (Patient Assistance Coordinator)/Patient Advocate • Developed/Implemented a program designed to provide medication assistance to the uninsured and Medicare recipients without prescription coverage (including in-patient and out-patient) based on the pharmaceutical patient assistance criteria. • Provided implant recovery services for pacemaker and stents provided to self-pay patients meeting manufacturer's eligibility criteria • Analyzed and expedited the process… Show more PharmAid Coordinator (Patient Assistance Coordinator)/Patient Advocate • Developed/Implemented a program designed to provide medication assistance to the uninsured and Medicare recipients without prescription coverage (including in-patient and out-patient) based on the pharmaceutical patient assistance criteria. • Provided implant recovery services for pacemaker and stents provided to self-pay patients meeting manufacturer's eligibility criteria • Analyzed and expedited the process for eligibility (Medicaid, Medicare, SSI and SSDI benefits) for KentuckyOne Health patients • Developed a productivity databases used by both the Pastoral Care Department and to monitor pharmacy replacement programs with the purpose of streamlining complex work processes Show less



KentuckyOne Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• PharmAid Coordinator

  • Dec 2000 - Jan 2012

  Lexington, Kentucky PharmAid Coordinator (Patient Assistance Coordinator)/Patient Advocate • Developed/Implemented a program designed to provide medication assistance to the uninsured and Medicare recipients without prescription coverage (including in-patient and out-patient) based on the pharmaceutical patient assistance criteria. • Provided implant recovery services for pacemaker and stents provided to self-pay patients meeting manufacturer's eligibility criteria • Analyzed and expedited the process… Show more PharmAid Coordinator (Patient Assistance Coordinator)/Patient Advocate • Developed/Implemented a program designed to provide medication assistance to the uninsured and Medicare recipients without prescription coverage (including in-patient and out-patient) based on the pharmaceutical patient assistance criteria. • Provided implant recovery services for pacemaker and stents provided to self-pay patients meeting manufacturer's eligibility criteria • Analyzed and expedited the process for eligibility (Medicaid, Medicare, SSI and SSDI benefits) for KentuckyOne Health patients • Developed a productivity databases used by both the Pastoral Care Department and to monitor pharmacy replacement programs with the purpose of streamlining complex work processes Show less



University of Kentucky

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2004 - Dec 2004

  Lexington, Kentucky Adjunct Professor • Taught SW440 – Taught Social Welfare and Policy Analysis at the undergraduate level • Created the syllabus, developed lecture plans, and graded papers and reports



Saint Joseph-ANC Home Care

• Social Worker

  • Sep 2001 - Aug 2004

  Lexington, Kentucky Contract Medical Social Worker for AGAPE Care for Nurses Registry and Home Health • Home visits, assessments, treatment plans, home safety monitoring, connecting patients to community resources, medication through assistance programs and nursing home placement • Advocacy, safety monitoring and APS referrals when appropriate



Nurses Registry & Home Health

• Social Worker

  • May 1999 - May 2001

  Lexington, Kentucky Primary Service Coordinator for First Steps/Home Health Social Worker for Nurses Registry • Early intervention service coordinator for infants/toddlers at risk for developmental disabilities due to social economic and medical issues that affect child development • Home visits, assessments, individual/family counseling and support to families and assistance with public school system transitions • Development of Treatment Plans, psychosocial histories, and assessments for individuals and… Show more Primary Service Coordinator for First Steps/Home Health Social Worker for Nurses Registry • Early intervention service coordinator for infants/toddlers at risk for developmental disabilities due to social economic and medical issues that affect child development • Home visits, assessments, individual/family counseling and support to families and assistance with public school system transitions • Development of Treatment Plans, psychosocial histories, and assessments for individuals and families from newborn to adulthood who are diagnosed with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnosis Show less



Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker

  • Aug 1998 - Aug 1999

  Harlan, Kentucky • Provided pre-screening assessments in the Emergency Room to determine is a patient needed to be admitted on an in-patient basis in the psychiatric unit of the hospital • Provided inept psychosocial assessments, developed individual treatment plans and crisis stabilization • Completed Mental Health Petitions to involuntary hospitalizations • Provided group, individual, and family counseling. • Participated in a multidisciplinary team on a weekly basis to determine treatment… Show more • Provided pre-screening assessments in the Emergency Room to determine is a patient needed to be admitted on an in-patient basis in the psychiatric unit of the hospital • Provided inept psychosocial assessments, developed individual treatment plans and crisis stabilization • Completed Mental Health Petitions to involuntary hospitalizations • Provided group, individual, and family counseling. • Participated in a multidisciplinary team on a weekly basis to determine treatment plans and plans for discharge • Provided discharge planning, completed discharge summaries, arranged placement into other hospital or treatment facilities, arranged for nursing home placements, APS/CPS referrals when appropriate Show less



Nurses Registry

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

• Social Work Intern

  • Jan 1998 - May 1998

  Lexington, Kentucky Social Work Intern: • Provided home visits, treatment plans, psychosocial histories and assessments for the elderly and disabled population in the community • Provided home safety monitoring, APS and CPS referrals, home safety assessments, community resource linkage and nursing home placement assistance • Also developed individual treatment plans for First Steps Early Intervention Services for infants and toddlers in the community with developmental and intellectual delays in the… Show more Social Work Intern: • Provided home visits, treatment plans, psychosocial histories and assessments for the elderly and disabled population in the community • Provided home safety monitoring, APS and CPS referrals, home safety assessments, community resource linkage and nursing home placement assistance • Also developed individual treatment plans for First Steps Early Intervention Services for infants and toddlers in the community with developmental and intellectual delays in the community. • Worked with a multidisciplinary team to establish goals and treatment plans Show less



Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Lexington, KY

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Work Intern

  • Aug 1997 - Dec 1997

  Lexington, Kentucky • Provided assistance with families to obtain affordable housing though a great funded lease to purchase program for families in the community • Completed intake assessments, linked families with local community services to improve quality of life and home safety



Pathways Inc. - Kentucky

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

• Case Manager

  • Jul 1996 - May 1997

  Louisa, Kentucky MR/DD Case Manager • Provided individual person centered treatment plans, completed psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention/stabilization for individuals with mental health diagnosis, intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community • Provided Home Visits, linkage to community resources, safety monitoring, and provided family with community resources to improve the overall quality of life for individuals and families



Autism Services Center, Inc.

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

• Case Manager

  • Jun 1994 - Jul 1996

  Huntington, West Virginia MR/DD Case Manager • Provided initial intakes, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and case management services for individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and mental illness and personality disorders • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to determine the best overall treatment plan and goals for individuals and families • Provided waiver case management services for a residential group home • Provided monthly home visits, six month… Show more MR/DD Case Manager • Provided initial intakes, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and case management services for individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and mental illness and personality disorders • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to determine the best overall treatment plan and goals for individuals and families • Provided waiver case management services for a residential group home • Provided monthly home visits, six month psychosocial history reviews • Completed billing for clients receiving waiver services • Home safety monitoring, mental health petitions, and APS and CPS referrals when needed Show less



Saint Mary's Health Network

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Social Work Intern

  • Aug 1993 - May 1994

  Huntington, West Virginia • Provided high risk screenings, assessments, discharge panning and assisted with nursing home placements, • Provided linkage to community resources in the community to ease financial stress of unanticipated expenses associated with post discharge care in the community



River Park Hospital

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

• Social Work Intern

  • Aug 1993 - Dec 1993

  Huntington, West Virginia • Participated in assessments, treatment plans and discharge planning for patients receiving in-patient psychiatric care at the facility