LMSW

• Aug 2019 - Present

Senior Social Worker

• Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

• Oversaw social work service needs of all outpatient clinics, satellite clinics, and the emergency department at Truman Medical Center – Lakewood.• Worked on an interdisciplinary team with physicians, therapists, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to advance health and wellness of our diverse patient population.• Provided emergency counseling and assistance to patients experiencing suicidality, intimate partner violence, substance abuse, and other urgent needs.• Provided assessment, planning, and intervention for patients experiencing elder abuse and child abuse.• Collaborated with patients from diverse backgrounds to achieve desired psychosocial and health outcomes, providing resources and guidance.• Coordinated with outside providers including mental health agencies, home health agencies, medical equipment providers, and care facilities for patient care and discharge planning.

Haase and Long Field Representative and Interim Field Manager at Truman Medical Center

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

Field Representative and Interim Field Manager

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

• Assisted patients and their families with obtaining medical benefits such as Medicaid, Medicare, Crime Victim’s Compensation, Worker’s Compensation, Social Security Disability, and others. • Attained proficient knowledge of eligibility requirements and the specific benefits of various available programs. • Performed interim managerial duties including team coordination and supervision.• Collaborated to develop improved processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. • Assisted patients and their families with obtaining medical benefits such as Medicaid, Medicare, Crime Victim’s Compensation, Worker’s Compensation, Social Security Disability, and others. • Attained proficient knowledge of eligibility requirements and the specific benefits of various available programs. • Performed interim managerial duties including team coordination and supervision.• Collaborated to develop improved processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Case Manager

• Aug 2016 - May 2017

• Collaborated with clients from diverse backgrounds coming out of state and federal prisons, aiding them with the challenge of reentering society.• Engaged, assessed, and intervened with clients using a variety of assessment tools, case management techniques, and therapeutic practices.• Assisted clients with navigating various systems and the systemic challenges associated with a criminal record.• Facilitated agency growth through implementation of structural improvements, creation of a training manual, and increased utilization of productivity software.

Case Manager

• Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

• Provided housing and case management services for clients who were previously homeless and experiencing severe and persistent mental illness.• Facilitated treatment plans and advancement for these clients.• Formally documented client interventions for appropriate compensation. • Provided housing and case management services for clients who were previously homeless and experiencing severe and persistent mental illness.• Facilitated treatment plans and advancement for these clients.• Formally documented client interventions for appropriate compensation.