Manager Mental Health
Resume:
DEBBIE LAYTON
**** ***** ****** ****** ***** Cordova, Tennessee 38016 901-***-**** ******.*********@*****.***
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-***-**** ******.*********@*****.***
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-***-**** ******.*********@*****.***
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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