Experience

HIGHLAND FAMILY MEDICINE

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

• Psychiatric Social Worker Intern

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Assist patients and their family members in coping with both mental health issues and various economic or social problems caused by mental illness or addiction. This includes assessments and evaluations to determine the next steps in care. Assist patients and their family members in coping with both mental health issues and various economic or social problems caused by mental illness or addiction. This includes assessments and evaluations to determine the next steps in care.



Hurlbut Care Communities

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

• Director Of Social Work

  • Jan 2018 - Sep 2020

  Advocacy Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well being of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure. Identify community changes and opportunities such as legislation, regulations, and programs that affect nursing home residents. Work with residents, families, significant others, and staff to provide support, information, and organization for taking a more proactive role in self-advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at large. Clinical Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs. Participate in developing a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate social worker interventions. Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological needs. Ensure or provide support and education to residents/family members/significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues and refer them to the appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services. Provide groups for residents/family members/significant others as appropriate to their needs. Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events during the resident’s stay in the facility. Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services before the resident’s return to the community. Show less



Interim HealthCare Inc.

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

• TBI and NHTD Service Coordinator

  • Nov 2018 - Oct 2019

  Provide service coordination to clients under the TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) & NHTD (Nursing Home Transition and Diversion) Waiver. Provide case management to chronically mentally ill clients receiving habilitation services. Coordinate and monitor services being provided to the client. Advocate on behalf of the client. Effectively communicate with client's physicians and or providers, scheduling transportation and appointments. Provided updates when needed. Work as a team member to support the client in achieving their desired goals. Assessing the client's ADLs (Activity of Daily Living) strengths, desires, and barriers for success. Developing service plans for people with TBIs (Traumatic Brain Injury), Documenting and following up on client’s progressions. Enrolling clients in Structured Day/Medical Day Programs. Connecting clients with Aide Services and community resources. Assist clients with obtaining and maintaining medical insurance, as well as additional financial resources. Provide Monthly Meetings with clients and or providers. Conduct Team Meetings quarterly. Provide outreach, referrals, mobilization, linkage, and maintain professional codes of conduct and ethics. Show less



Mercy Community Services

• Rochester, New York Area

• Case Manager/ Social Worker/ Residential Manager/ Interim Director

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2016

  Provided Case Management and delivered services designed to demonstrate self-reliance abilities to clients with and without disabilities; designated at risk by the Department of Social Services, focusing on positive parenting, safety, and risk reduction, decreasing social isolation by accessing community resources, housing, and maximizing the benefits with mental health, well-being, disabilities such as severe emotional disturbances, mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, substance abuse and victims of trauma, domestic abuse, vocational and educational resources. Identified clients’ needs by the removal of barriers, problem-solving, planning, developing goals, devise and implementing an appropriate action plan in conjunction with coordinators and or program director. Completed data entry and supporting documentation and one on one consultations. Developed and maintained training programs for individuals such as life skills, self-sufficiency, relationships, financial literacy, and change. Provided comprehensive case management, including counseling and other supportive services, to include developing family-specific housing needs. Developed and Maintained linkages with community organizations and other supportive resources to enable assigned individuals to live and participate in the community according to their personal goals, preferences, and needs. Makes arrangements for the use of such services and supports as needed. Provided holistic and comprehensive case management services to all clients, including participants with various disabilities such as severe emotional disturbances, mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, substance abuse, and victims of trauma and abuse: intake assessments, benefit assessment, goal setting, long-term care plan development, weekly case plan development, progress monitoring, individual money management, tenant education, advocacy, and referrals. Show less



UST

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

• Project Manager Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

   Implemented and manage multiple projects integrated as a whole. Ensure consistent and integrated implementation of service initiatives across customer segments and business units. Deliver the total business solution on time and within budget.  Collaborated with senior management, functional managers and project managers to plan business and technology initiatives and budgets. Use formal and informal networks to accomplish program objectives. Identify and resolve project issues and manage project risk. Navigating Microsoft Project, generating work packages and instructions.  Established and managed cost, schedules, and performance of large, complex projects. Fully accountable for complex/diverse projects with a high degree of business risk. Proven ability to achieve results in very high pressure environments and to keep teams motivated.  Full systems development life-cycle experience from requirements gathering through design, testing and deployment. Show less