DEBBIE LAYTON

**** ***** ****** ****** ***** Cordova, Tennessee 38016 901-***-**** ac2mci@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Skills

Highly skilled in providing psychosocial treatment to a diverse population comprising various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds. Substantial experience in supervising teams with significant responsibilities in investigating child abuse and neglect allegations

Education

Master of Social Work - University of Memphis (August 2012 - May 2015)

Master of Science in Secondary Education - Lemoyne-Owen College (August 1994 - May 1996)

Bachelor of Social Work - Middle Tennessee State University (May 1978 - December 1981)

Licensure: LBSW & LMSW

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word

Others: CERT Certification, TR-CBT Broker Certification

Professional Experience

August 3, 2015-Present St. Francis Hospital- Bartlett

Medical Social Worker

Promote patient-centered care among the healthcare team by providing coordination, collaboration and clinical expertise to meet the needs of patients and achieve optimal outcomes

Effectively coordinate resources and services as the patient's advocate and ensure their continuing care needs are met

Optimize flow of medical information between providers and points of care and close gaps where possible

Communicate and utilize policies that support patient's fundamental right to considerate care, protect their personal dignity and respect their cultural, psychosocial and spiritual values to meet their care needs and preferences

Completed psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and participated in Interdisciplinary team meetings

Compassionately counsel patients and their family members regarding hospice and palliative care options

Field instructor for University of Memphis Master level social work students

Nov. 1, 2005 – May 29, 2015 Department of Children’s Services, Memphis, Tennessee

Case Manager 4-Team Leader-Assessment/Intake Unit

Successfully led a team of 7 Case Managers who investigated child abuse and neglect allegations

Responsible for training community leaders and community partners on how to report child abuse and neglect

Developed SMART goals for case manager I, II, and III’s

Field instructor for University of Memphis Bachelor level social work students for 9 years

Completed a year- long training for brokers to utilize TF-CBT counselors

Developed and implemented protocols for multiple departments within the Department of Children’s Services which included the record room, intake staff, and CQI team

Conducted in-service with supervisors on how to capture appropriate data as it related to meeting response times and good faith attempts

March, 2004-October, 2005 Arlington Developmental Center -Arlington, Tennessee

MH/MR Institutional Program Director

Collaborated with a treatment team of clinical social workers, medical staff, psychologist, and rehabilitation counselors to develop individualized service plans for clients with severe developmental disabilities

Researched and located community resources to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services

Monitored quality of resident records used in determining compliance with Intermediate Care Facility Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) regulations and Accreditation council for Mental Retardation Developmental Disabled (AC/ME/DD)

DEBBIE LAYTON

3075 Champion Drive # 202 Lakeland, Tennessee 38002 901-***-**** ac2mci@r.postjobfree.com

Supervised and developed job plans for 48 staff members, across three different shifts; conducted conferences with staff to provide guidance and advice relevant to job performance and quality patient care

November 2002-March 2004 Department of Children’s Services, Memphis, Tennessee

Case Manager 4-Team Leader-Child Protective Services-CPS

Effectively led a team of 7 Case Managers who investigated child abuse and provided direct services to children and families

Supported staff with regular individual supervisory conferences, training, and staff development

Provided orientation and coaching to new Case Managers and social work students

Empowered Case Managers so they are able to empower their families by providing supervision and training

Monitors case management activities to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and guidelines

July 1, 2002-Nov. 15, 2002 Department of Children’s Services, Memphis, Tennessee

Case Manager 2-Child Protective Services (CPS)

Conducted investigation of suspected child abuse or neglect within a diverse population

Completed intake interviews with individuals reporting suspected child abuse or neglect

Established and maintained effective working relationships with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies

August 13, 2000-July 1, 2002 Memphis City School Memphis, Tennessee

Teacher/Facilitator

Planned and outlined class work, including writing lesson plans, organizing classroom material, keeping daily attendance records, preparing students progress reports and participating in weekly team meetings; conducted parent/teacher conferences and participated in IEP meetings

Supervised classroom activities of teacher aides and teacher assistants; designed and implemented individual and group educational programs in areas such as Math, English, Language arts, Science, and Remedial education in an elementary school setting

Oct. 1995- Aug. 2000 Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Memphis, Tennessee

Social Worker II

Initiated wrap around services, placement, transportation, and provision of the basic needs of children placed in the custody of the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Acted as a resource and department liaison with Juvenile Court, Shelby County, Children Services, DHS, caseworkers, advocated for the child and the family to insure educational and other needs were met

Utilized medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.

Provided psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds by utilizing the knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological), and the differential influences of the environment, society, and culture.

May 1989- Sept. 1995 Midtown Mental Health Center Memphis, Tennessee

Social Worker

Assessed the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members, formulated and implemented treatment plans which identified the patient's challenges, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needs

DEBBIE LAYTON

3075 Champion Drive # 202 Lakeland, Tennessee 38002 901-***-**** ac2mci@r.postjobfree.com

Provided individual assessments, treatment planning and psychotherapy services to social-culturally diverse adult populations diagnosed with severe mental illness and non compliant with medication in poverty stricken areas.

Led daily psychotherapy groups using multi-model approaches: cognitive therapy

Worked with patients and families who were experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems utilizing individual, group, and family counseling skills

Social Work Intern

St. Francis Hospital, Bartlett –Medical Social Worker

Completed psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and participated in Interdisciplinary team meetings

Completed Hospice skills nursing homes referrals and home health services referrals

Conducted family and patient consultations as needed

Established and maintained effective working relationships with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies

Professional Organization

NASW: National Child Trauma Stress Network: National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention

Additional Professional Community: Behavioral Health Care: National Child Welfare Workforce Institution

Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network: Golden Key International Honor Society

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