Medical Manager
Resume:
Tamara A. Elzy, LMSW
Missouri City, Texas 77459
281-***-**** - HM 832-***-**** - Cell
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Highly talented and resourceful Social Worker with more than eight years of
experience. Strong assessment, communication, case management, and
organizational skills. Experience with diverse populations, within multiple
settings and facilitating individual and group counseling.
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work (MSW), August 2002
University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work, Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science, May 1999
University of Houston, Houston, TX
Major: Psychology
Minor: Management
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
License # 37635
Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
March 2003 - Present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Odyssey Hospice
Medical Social Worker
01/2009-Present
Conduct initial psychosocial and pre-bereavement assessment of
patient/caregiver/family
Provide resource referrals, education, and counseling as needed
Re-evaluate patient and family psychosocial needs on an on-going basis, and
serve as a support to family
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Department of Social Work
Social Work Counselor
10/2005-12/2008
Assess patients along with disease team to determine the appropriate
psychosocial services
Provide counseling services to individuals, families, and groups
Provide referrals to institutional and community resources
Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults, Houston, TX
Children's Crisis Care Center
Family Group Conference Coordinator
04/2005-09/2005
Coordinated referrals, oriented family members, and Co-facilitated family
group conferences
Attended family conferences, trainings, and related staff meetings
Identified and collected necessary evaluative data, statistical reports as
requested, and completed conference site coordination
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Houston, TX
Children's Protective Services
Child Protective Services Specialist II (Substitute Care)
07/2003 - 04/2005
Completed referrals and provided services to families to address specific
needs of clients to remove or lessen an immediate threat to the safety of a
child
Documented case records by completing forms, narratives, and reports to
form a written record for each client
Developed and maintained effective working relationships between TDFPS
staff and
Law enforcement officials, judicial officials, legal resources, medical
professionals, and other community resources
Baham & Sons Machine Works, Inc., Houston, TX
Office Manager
11/1996-07/2003
Managed employee and customer relations
Supervised daily clerical/administrative activities
Performed employee time calculation, processing of payroll, and other
managerial duties
Communities in Schools Houston, Houston, TX
Fairchild Elementary School
Social Work Intern
08/2001-04/2002
Performed individual and group counseling sessions
Provided links to community resources for students and families
Assisted in developing enrichment activities
Chimney Rock Center Emergency Shelter, Houston, TX
Social Work Intern
01/2001-08/2001
Conducted intakes of new residents
Evaluated residents' behavior and provided counseling to the residents and
their families
Learned therapeutic behavioral interventions during pre-crisis, crisis, and
post crisis stages
Harris County Children's Protective Services, Houston, TX
TRIAD Prevention Program
Truancy Learning Camp Facilitator
12/2001-12/2002
Prepared and conducted assigned workshops for youth and families
Prepared written evaluation of participants
Coordinated supplies with site supervisor
Star of Hope Transitional Living Center, Houston, TX
Volunteer
10/1999-12/1999
Supervised study hall/tutorials
Assisted with after-school enrichment activities
Helped coordinate off campus activities for residential youth
Innovative Home Health Inc., Houston, TX
Assistant Patient Care Coordinator
02/1996-10/1996
Managed patient records
Prepared and ordered medical supplies
Coordinated medical care and services for clients
Houston Area Urban League, Centers of Excellence, Houston, TX
Tutor
09/1995 - 02/1996
Assisted in implementing a tutorial program for at-risk students,
kindergarten through third grade, in an inner-city elementary school
Provided individual and group tutoring
Consulted with staff about the needs and progress of students
References provided upon request.
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