Medical Manager

MARCELLA B. HENDERSON, LCSW

*** *-.**** ****** ********, GEORGIA 31405

912-***-**** CELL 912-***-**** abpyua@r.postjobfree.com.

COMPETENCIES

Adjustment disorders, End of life issues, Clinical and medical social work, Grief and trauma resolution,, Bio-psychosocial histories, Discharge planning, Individual,marital, family and group therapy, Experienced with chronically mentally ill, military families and active duty soldiers,children, adolescents and families.

EMDR, TFTS, CISD, TIR, CPT, PET, CBT THERAPIES

EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER/OWNER/CONSULTANT 1991 TO CURRENT

MARCELLA B. HENDERSON, LCSW SAVANNAH, GA

Conducted therapy with adults using individual, family and marital treatment methods. Presentations to state and local professional organizations.Conducted CISD interventions for a national company for local businesses including sudden deaths and robberies.Trained foster parents in handling problems and understanding various behavior problemsWrote and designed The Anger Manager a pamphlet for children teaching anger management techniques. Developed the Fiesta Method –an anger management technique

Play therapy with Children with ADHD and mild developmental delays

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER 2011 to CURRENT

HOSPICE ADVANTAGE CHATHAM & EFFINGHAM COUNTIES

Assisting patients and families by connecting them with resources to make the end of a patient’s life as comfortable as possible. Counseling individuals and families dealing with terminal illnesses .Providing emotional support to families and individuals going thru the dying process. Assisting staff in processing the dynamics that occur when individuals and families are dealing with death and dying of a loved one. Grief counseling as needed.

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER 2010

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH CHATHAM, EFFINGHAM, LIBERTY, BRYANT AND LONG

COUNTIES

Assisted patients and families in accessing community resources, family and individual therapy around

adjusting to changes in mental health and physical health. Assisted with placement to least restrictive setting.

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER 2009 TO 2010

SALUS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MIDWAY, JESUP, GEORGIA

. - Independently conducted therapy with residents of long –term care facilities. Processed long term mental

health and adjustment issues .Conducting family and individual therapy. Assisted with placement to less

restrictive settings when appropriate. Advocate for patients as needed.

SOCIAL WORK CARE MANAGER 2007 TO 2009

WARRIOR IN TRANSITION BATALLION FT.STEWART/HUNTER

ARMY AIRFIELD, GAIndependently set up a social work program at Hunter Army Airfield for WTU soldiers and their familiesCompleted psychosocial histories and risk assessmentsConducted individual, family and group therapy including the issues of dealing with life changing illnesses, injuries and mental health issues and PTSD.Collaborated with family care physicians, nurse case managers, occupational therapists, behavioral health and military cadre to develop treatment plans for wounded and ill service members.Conducted training on PTSD, mild TBI, suicide prevention and insomnia.Located resources as needed for Service members.Maintained a notice board of social and vocational opportunities for SM and their families

SOCIAL WORK CARE MANAGER 2006 TO 2007

INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT FT.STEWART/HUNTER

ARMY AIRFIELD, GAConducted family, individual and group therapy with service members and their families Created groups to address unique situationsRefurbished a resource Library for each clinic Completed mental status evaluations for Service members Advocated for service members. Collaborated in a multi-disciplinary mental health teamMaintained an information system of social opportunities for SM and their families in the coastal area.

PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER 1990-1996, 1998-2005

PSYCHIATRIC MEDICINE, PC SAVANNAH, GA Provided therapeutic intervention services to mentally and emotionally disturbed patients of two private hospitals and an outpatient practice using individual, family, and marital and group treatment. Included were survivors of both sexual trauma and other types of trauma.

Executed daily operations of therapy and community referrals as needed to over 2000patients of a private psychiatric practice and their families.

Collaborated with psychiatrists, allied teams and community organizations in diagnosis, treatment and discharge plans including nursing home placements.

Investigated case situations and presented information to the psychiatrist and allied professional in biopsychosocial format.

Organized data concerning a patient’s family and medical history and onset of symptoms obtained from clients, their relatives and other sources.

Maintained an average of 92% of clients staying out of the hospital in a caseload containing patients with chronic depression and personality disorders.

Successfully handled involuntary commitments of suicidal patients.

Worked with a diverse population of clients, ages 13 to 95, working and disabled.

Interacted with patients covered by Medicare/Medicaid, Workman’s Compensation and private insurance.

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR 2001

SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERISITY

Taught a basic theory class in Master of Social Work program.Illustrated cultural diversity to this class by using community members from a diverse cultural setting.Demonstrated basic techniques such as the ecogram and the genogram.Explored major theories of psychology, social work and group work.

Developed overall course structure, and administered all grades.

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER/CLINICAL SUPERVISOR 1997 to 1999

CARE SOUTH/ADVANTAGE CHATHAM, LIBERTY, BRYAN & EFFINGHAM COUNTIES Provided medical social work assistance to ill patients of a home health agency and their families.Collaborated with community physicians, nurses, psychical therapists, certified nursing assistants and hospital staff in developing treatment plans and complicated discharge plans, including referrals to hospice and nursing homes.Investigated case situations and presented information to physicians and nurses.Developed a social work manual for the agency.Organized date concerning a patient’s family and medical histories and biopsychosocial issues.Supervised two master level social workers and three bachelor level social workers, resolved conflicts, scheduled work hours and determined salaries.Successfully handled a merger between two home health agencies and staff changes caused by the merger.Trained a clinical social worker for another division of the company as well as other social workers.Collaborated in developing social work pathways for JACHO evaluation.Provided clinical social work supervision to two master level social workers.Evaluated suicidal patients for involuntary hospitalization.Assisted other agencies with complex psychosocial situation

Human Services Provider 1989 to 1990

Georgia Regional Hospital Savannah, GAProvided psychiatric social work services to mentally and emotionally disturbed patients of a state regional psychiatric hospital and their families.Collaborated with psychiatric, allied teams and community mental health centers in diagnosis, treatment and discharge plans.Investigated case situations and presented information to a multidisciplinary team.Organized data concerning a patient’s family and medical history and onset of symptoms obtained from patients, their relatives and other sources.

Conducted crisis interventions and participated in creating a calm milieu on an admission unit with psychotic and suicidal patients.

Clinical Social Worker 1986 to 1989

Charter Hospital Savannah, GAProvided therapeutic intervention services to children, adolescents and adults using individual, family, marital and group treatment. Included were adult and teen survivors of sexual and non-sexual trauma and perpetrators of abuse and incest.Executed daily operations on a closed adult unit and child and adolescent unit. This included dual diagnosis patients and psychotic and suicidal patients.Participated in milieu activities to create a calm environment and defused violent or chaotic situations.Collaborated with psychiatrists and allied health teams in diagnosis, treatment plans and discharge plans, including nursing home placements.Designed, produced and conducted groups and behavioral programs for adult, adolescent and child units.Investigated case situations and presented information to a multi-disciplinary team.Actively participated in the development of a new in-patient program for children.Developed discharge plans with community agencies in a multi-state, multi-county area.

. Conducted cold calls and assisted the marketing department thru public speaking

Clinical Social Work Intern 1985 to 1986

Veterans Administration Medical Center, Uptown

Augusta, GA

Provided psychiatric social work assistance to mentally and emotionally disturbed veterans and their families.Collaborated with psychiatrists and allied teams in diagnosis, treatment and discharge plans in a biopsychosocial setting.Created new twist to a communications group for the entire campus population and conducted the group for six months.Investigated case situations and presented information to a multidisciplinary team including grand rounds.Organized data concerning a patient’s family and medical history and onset of symptoms obtained from the patient, their family members and other sources.Provided therapeutic intervention services to veterans and their families using individual, marital and group treatment. Included were veterans with mixed PTSD and other diagnoses.Completed system analysis and needs assessments

Caseworker Principal 1981 to 1984

Laurens County Dept. of Family and Children Services

Dublin, GA

Investigated case situations and presented information to supervisors, the agency director, the state attorney and Juvenile and Superior Court.Organized data concerning the family, medical and personal history of foster children and foster homes.Conducted home studies for state and private adoptions.Supervised seven foster homes and developed new foster homes for a multi-county rural area

EDUCATION

Master of Social Work Athens, GA

University of Georgia

Bachelor of Arts Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University

LICENSURE

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Georgia #CSW001201

NPI # 126*******

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

National Association of Social Workers

Clinical Social Workers of Savannah

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