Medical Service
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SHAKIRAH N. MORGAN, M.S.W
*** **. ***** ******* *****, Apt. 103, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Home 856-***-**** *************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Highly-skilled and empathetic Social Worker effective at working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds. Passionate about providing meaningful support and services to all clients.
Professional License & Certifications
Licensed Social Worker - December 29, 2010
CPR/First Aid – April 2017
Overview of Developmental Disabilities – September 2006
Child Abuse & Neglect- September 2006
Education
M.S.W: Social Work, May, 2010
Rutgers University, School of Social Work- Camden, NJ
3.8 GPA
*LSW obtained December 29, 2010
Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice, May, 2006
Rutgers University – Camden, NJ
3.0 GPA
Professional Experience
Transition Specialist, 02/2017 to Current
Guardian Healthcare Providers/Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Orlando, FL 32757
Serve as the point of contact for Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) during the transition process of residents out of the CTEP Facility;
Assist the individual, their family and agency in coordinating the safe transition of residents to a new alternative residential setting;
Review existing information including: medical history, prior assessments/evaluations, etc., on assigned residents;
Act as an expert advisor to the CTEP Interdisciplinary team, the resident, family/guardian, APD regional offices, personnel and service providers on all matters of transition;
Record and maintain accurate, up to date documentation of all visits and contacts with and on behalf of the resident to include in the transition file;
Complete residential risk assessments on assigned residents;
Establish a rapport with residents and their family, assigned to caseload;
Maintain a professional relationship with identified stakeholders;
Coordinate and participate in transition meetings on assigned residents;
Coordinated with Regional Placement Coordinators to review vacancies and residential service providers in each region to align with the geographic preference for each assigned resident.
Identify and develop action plans for any transition barriers
Ensure follow-up on residents’ post transition.
Social Worker PRN, 02/2017 to Current
Hospital Corporation of America, Poinciana Medical Center – 325 Cypress Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34759
Ensure all admissions and continued stays meet clinical criteria for appropriateness and medical necessity.
Assess discharge planning needs and coordinate the delivery of services to meet these needs.
Evaluate the health status of assigned patients by collecting and analyzing patient and family information.
Expedite and coordinate the delivery of services to facilitate patients' progression through the healthcare system.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure optimum patient care
Develop and maintain effective relationships with appropriate community resources, post acute care facilities and medical-equipment providers to support patient care needs post discharge.
Establish rapport and work collaboratively with insurance companies to facilitate the patients transition to an appropriate level of care.
Facilitate the discharge planning process through coordination with the interdisciplinary team and serves as a liaison to safely transition patients to the appropriate level of care.
Act as an educational resources and provides consultation to hospital medical staff regarding discharge planning process and applicable federal, state and local regulations;
Identify benefits, implications and limitations of home care as appropriate.
Evaluate patients educational needs concerning continuum of care and available services and provides information and materials regarding community resources, discharge options, and pre and post treatment options and costs to patient and patient families.
Provide assistance in resolving clinical, psychosocial and financial barriers.
Maintain documentation on discharge planning notes and charts on patient's record as performed.
Monitor and control the use of healthcare resources to achieve desired patient outcomes, decrease length of stay, and decrease resource utilization.
Identify and document delays in case and service and reports findings to department director.
Utilize philosophies and practices to support Patient Service Excellence, such as AIDET, rounding with purpose, and discharge calls, etc. to optimize healing environment and patient outcomes.
Medical Day Care Social Worker, 07/2016 to 10/2016
Weisman Children’s Medical Day Care – 2475 McClellan Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Performed psychosocial assessments on assigned child/family;
Participted in the development of the interdisciplinary care plan;
Provided education regarding disability of the child as needed;
Conducted home visits for potential patients;
Provided supportive counseling/support groups;
Discharge Planning services.
Master Level Clinician, 10/2015 to 10/2016
United Family Services – 1 Lupton Avenue, Woodbury, NJ 08096
Provided families with tools to decrease individual and family risk factors through focused interventions and skill building strategies that improve family relations and strengthen families;
Developed and implement treatment plans;
Determined clinically based decisions regarding appropriateness for treatment, as well as preferred treatment modality for youth and family;
Demonstrated competency in recognizing the unique needs and behaviors of youth;
Assisted parents/guardians to establish control and guidance of their families;
Demonstrated a family's progress in the program through weekly documentation;
Corresponded with Division of Youth and Family case managers/CMO case managers to ensure families are functioning up to standard with the division's criterion of family stability.
Family Service Specialist, 12/2013 to 12/2015
Department of Children and Families – 101 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ 08101
Investigated allegations of child abuse and neglect and, if necessary, arranging for the child's protection and the family's treatment.
Provided families with tools to decrease individual and family risk factors by linking with community-based agencies;
Demonstrated competency in recognizing the unique needs and behaviors of families.
Demonstrated a family's progress through monthly documentation;
Corresponded with community agencies to ensure families are functioning up to standard with the division's criterion of family stability.
Mental Health Technician III, 12/2011 to 10/2016
Kennedy Health System, 2201 Chapel Avenue, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Clinical documentation;
Conducted psycho-educational therapeutic groups;
Established a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients and assisted patients with daily living tasks;
Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit;
Established a relationship with patients while obtaining data for admission.
Updated staff nurses and other staff members about patient status and the unit status throughout shift through both written and oral reports.
Maintained level of observation needed for patient protection. Knowledgeable of non-violent crisis interventions.
Provided effective and immediate intervention. Knowledgeable of policy for seclusion and restraint, monitored them for correct use and rotation, and documented according to standards.
Recognized the special needs of patients with co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse), and utilized appropriate assessment and intervention techniques.
Licensed Therapist, 12/2010 to 12/2014
ASAPP Healthcare, Inc.- 505 New Rd #5, Somers Point, NJ 08244
Provided families with tools to decrease individual and family risk factors through focused interventions and skill building strategies that improve family relations and strengthen families;
Developed and implement treatment plans;
Demonstrated competency in recognizing the unique needs and behaviors of youth.
Engaged the children and families in group activities to facilitate socialization skills and foster quality time as a family unit;
Demonstrated a family's progress in the program through weekly documentation;
Corresponded with Division of Youth and Family case managers/CMO case managers to ensure families are functioning up to standard with the division's criterion of family stability.
Child Study Team Social Worker, 08/2011 to 12/2013
Camden City Board of Education -201 N. Front St., Camden, NJ 08102
Completed diagnostic social history on students referred to the Child Study Team for evaluation to assess the status of the student's social and academic adjustment;
In collaboration with parents, teachers, and members of the Child Study Team, prepare individualized Education Program (IEP) for each identified student;
Provided training and guidance to assist parents with meeting their child's social and emotional needs.
Assisted and counseled students to enhance their personal and social growth and increase their responsibility for behavior and attitudes;
Served as the school liaison to all community agencies;
Collaborated with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency regarding allegations of child abuse and neglect;
Provide a follow-up program with the student, parents, school personnel, and community resources;
Consult with and assist instructional staff with program modifications and strategies for identified students;
Developed and maintained an ongoing relationship with students, parents, faculty and members in the community;
Provided social work services as a member of the Child Study Team in the assessment, educational planning, monitoring of and re-evaluation of students in need of special services in accordance with all codes and regulations.
Social Worker, 06/2011 to 08/2011
Sterling Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center- 794 N. Forklanding Road, Maple Shade, NJ 08052
Maintained records and files according to the department that complies with both federal and state standards
Conducted initial social assessments with each resident upon admissions
Provided discharge planning and aftercare service linkages for residents preparing for discharge
Conducted the processing of applications on behalf of each individual for SSI, SSA, Medicaid, Medicare, and other benefits;
Coordinated and participated in each resident's care conference;
Demonstrated competency in recognizing the unique needs of each resident
Program Supervisor, 03/2007 to 06/2011
Oaks Integrated Care- 770 Woodlane Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Responsible and accountable for the delivery of care and welfare of developmentally-disabled, dually diagnosed adults residing in the residential program;
Provided basic supervision, training, and staff development to staff;
Ensured that each individual received necessary medical, dental, psychiatric, and psychological services available as well as those generic services in the community;
Conducted the processing of applications on behalf of each individual for SSI, SSA, Medicaid, Medicare, and other benefits;
Prepared reports and maintained records and files according to department, division, federal, or other standards.
Interviewed clients and conferred with families, representatives and other interested persons to obtain significant social, psychological, psychiatric, and other data needed for treatment and linkage to services;
Prepared complete, concise, accurate, and informative histories of clients incorporating pertinent information supplied by outside resources and agencies to complete comprehensive client assessments;
Trained direct care staff with the proper skill-set to apply when working with clients to achieve the goal of community integration;
Prepared and distributed clients' individual habilitation plans (IHP) with members of the interdisciplinary team
Managed a $1M budget and ensured that all funds and resources were properly allocated;
Maintained a working relationship with the Division of Developmental Disabilities and other outside agencies.
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