Karen S. West, MSW, LCSW

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Mullica Hill, New Jersey 08062 856-***-****

acgls3@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Objective To work in a progressive organization where I can utilize my clinical and communication skills to help people live their lives to their fullest potential.

Employment

History Value Options, Mount Laurel, NJ

Clinical Care Manger May 2014 - present

? Provides services for members who have complex behavioral health and or medical conditions.

? Functions as advocate, facilitator, outreach coach, educator, care coordinator, and motivational counselor for members and their families.

? Assists the Utilization Management team by providing treatment shaping and clinical reviews for authorization of payment.

Camden County Health Services Center, Blackwood, NJ

Senior Psychiatric Social Worker April 2003 ? April 2014

? Conferred with psychiatrists and other professional personnel relevant to a client?s total treatment.

? Performed psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, and prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for clients with complex social problems.

? Provided counseling and case management services to clients and families; serves as a resource person and advocate for clients.

? Participated with others to analyze/evaluate social data bearing on clients? problems, and participated in comprehensive treatment planning.

? Coordinated all aspects of discharge planning with psychiatrists and other treatment team members, discharge services workers, family members, community placements, outpatient treatment providers, and community resources.

? Provided testimony in biweekly Commitment Court hearings regarding clients? social data and possible obstacles to success in the community.

? Acted as designee for Director of Social Services in his absence.

Provided MSW student supervision.

NewPoint Behavioral Healthcare, Sewell, NJ

Intensive Case Management Coordinator September 2002 ? April 2003

? Supervised nine case managers, providing clinical input and ensuring adherence to policy and procedures in delivering social services to clients.

? Assigned cases and ensured coverage for almost 200 clients.

? Participated in maintaining statistics and hiring of ICMS staff.

? Accompanied case managers to assist when engaging difficult clients.

? Executed appropriate risk-management and mitigation strategies.

NewPoint Behavioral Healthcare, Sewell, NJ

Outpost Partial Care Program Clinical Coordinator June 2001 ? September 2002

? Supervised clinical staff for the adult partial care program.

? Created program groups based on the psychosocial needs of clients.

? Facilitated staff and interdisciplinary team meetings.

? Assisted in development and implementation of departmental policy.

NewPoint Behavioral Healthcare, Sewell, NJ

Outpost Partial Care Mental Health Therapist December 1999 ? June 2001

? Performed Individual, Group and Family Therapy treatment to clients.

? Provided assessments, treatment planning and coordination of services to clients, making appropriate referrals and service linkages when needed.

? Provided ongoing evaluation of clients and revised treatment plans accordingly.

Robins? Nest, Inc., Glassboro, NJ July 1999 ? December 1999

Family Outreach Therapist

Provided family therapy services within four different programs:

? Family Outreach: Performed intensive in-home family therapy interventions to DCF referred families experiencing complex problems.

? Victim Witness Program: Performed therapy to clients referred by the Gloucester County Prosecutor?s Office.

? Behavioral Supports for Adopted Families: Performed in-home assessments and clinical interventions to facilitate the transitioning of adoptive children into families.

? Behavioral Supports for Foster Children: Performed in-home assessments and clinical interventions for foster children with behavior problems.

Prior Work

Experience ? Provided occupational therapy services to clients in a variety of settings, including but not limited to: mental health, acute care, and short-term rehabilitation.

? Utilized facilitative and adaptive techniques in assisting individuals with disabilities to maximize their ability to function independently.

Education Rutgers University, Camden, NJ

1999: Master of Social Work

Alpha Delta Mu National Social Work Honor Society

Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

1995: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Summa Cum Laude

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

1990: Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy

4.0 GPA

Professional Associations National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Licensure /

Certification Licensed Clinical Social Worker, New Jersey - #44SC04937800

School Social Work Certificate, New Jersey - #00328134

References Available Upon Request

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