Social work/case management.

Mary K. Caliandro, LMSW-IPR

(c) 832-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Part-time position utilizing my education and social work skills to assist clients/patients in resolution of identified problems.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

oPracticing LMSW for 25 years in public and private non-profit agencies

oNine years medical social work in various departments within the Harris Health System

oTen years experience with homeless individuals, families, and children

oCommunity and medical case management with: children, elderly, ex-offenders, HIV+ population, refugees and immigrants from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

oExcellent reading and writing skills. Computer and general office skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Case Management

Individual/family global needs assessment, action plan development with clients, referrals, follow-up and documentation

Departments worked at the Harris Health System: homeless program, maternal/child services, adolescents, special needs children, emergency room adult/pediatrics psychiatry, psychology consult team, inpatient rehabilitation unit. Medical/surgical and intensive care units as needed.

Use of motivational interviewing techniques to facilitate client development and plan implementation

Referrals to appropriate community resources

Multidisciplinary team participant

Counseling

Individual, group, and family counseling, under proper supervision, with children, adolescents, and adults, with and without substance abuse involvement. Documentation and follow-up.

Referrals to appropriate long-term therapists and other community providers

Relapse prevention techniques, life skills, educational advising, early childhood development and parent education

Program Management

Electronic charting and chart monitoring

Participated in grant management and policy development

Compiled outcome and statistical reports

Developed in-school dropout prevention program; supervised staff and student interns

Five years in volunteer management

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Childcare Worker, St. Jerome’s Childcare Center Sept. 2015 – March 2016

Social Worker II, Harris Health System Aug. 2005 – July 2014

Housing Case Manager, Bread of Life May 2003 – June 2005

Family Services Coordinator, Search’s House of Tiny Treasures March 1998 – Apr. 2003

Contract Clinical Social Worker, various clinics Sept 1996 – Jan. 1998

Project Manager, Communities in Schools Aug.1992 – June1996

Volunteer Program Consultant, Volunteer Center Feb.1991 – Dec.1991

Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Visiting Nurse Association. May 1989 – Jan. 1991

Home Care Supervisor & Volunteer Coor., Sheltering Arms Apr.1986 – May 1989

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Social Work - University of Houston, Houston, Texas, 1992

Bachelor of Science, Psychology/Secondary Education, Cum Laude – Loyola University of Chicago, 1976

Childcare Center Director’s License – Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, 2000

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