Mental Health Specialist/ Case Manager
Resume:
Nicole Morton, LMSW
**** *. **** **, #*** 305-***-****
Wichita, KS 67207 ************@*****.***
Education:
Wichita State University, graduate May 2011
oMaster of Social Work
Fort Hays State University, graduate May 2009
oBachelor of Social Work
Experience:
Rainbows United, Inc (Wichita, KS) May 2016 - present
oMental Health Specialist
Provide classroom consultation to early childhood centers whose children/families meet at-risk criteria
Promote skills and educate ECC teachers following the Positive Behavior Support Pyramid
Work individually with children (aged 1-5) on behavior related to trauma, mental health, or developmental delay. Teach children skills on social interaction, emotional regulation, adaptations for developmental delay
Conduct standardized assessments related to physical and social-emotional development - such as: ASQ 3, ASQ-SE2, DECA, CLASS, KIPS, etc
Via Christi St. Francis Hospital/Ascension (Wichita, KS) May 2016 - present
oSocial Work/ Case Manager (PRN)
Participate in patient’s plan of care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and values
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial/needs assessment to create a discharge plan and anticipate areas for assistance at time of discharge
Consult with physicians and other medical staff to determine needs for therapies or other referrals (such as mental health, KELS assessment, APS)
Make referrals and a secure placement, services and equipment needed at discharge (SNU, Rehab, Home Health, Hospice, Oxygen, Wheelchairs, etc)
Assist in solutions for patients to maintain costly medications through MSB, vouchers, and other prescription assistance
St Francis Community Services (El Dorado/Wichita) July 2013 – April 2016
oReintegration Supervisor
Assist case management staff with conducting needs assessments to identify physical, financial, and psychosocial needs of clients and families.
Assist case management staff with connecting children and families to appropriate community resources
Assist case management staff with connecting low-income parent to needing mental health supports and services.
Implement knowledge of abuse cycle, crisis intervention, mental health disorders, family dynamics, etc – in every day practice to make necessary referrals
Use of mediation and de-escalation skills with parents, families, and staff.
Advocate for high-risk clients
Direct reporting and coordination with local court systems
Assess case management staff for appropriate documentation and implementation of case plans/treatment plans/permanency plans
Provide leadership for staff by modeling expectations and behaviors.
Provide supervision for staff, including case staffing and feedback related to achieving permanency goals for children and families in a timely fashion.
Liaison with DCF, courts, schools, providers, and communities.
TFI Family Services (El Dorado, KS) February 2012 – July 2013
oReintegration Supervisor
Directly supervise social workers, family support workers, and office support staff.
Provide leadership for staff by modeling expectations and behaviors.
Provide supervision for staff, including case staffing and feedback related to achieving permanency goals for children and families in a timely fashion.
Assure that documentation meets guidelines for timeliness and accuracy.
Liaison with DCF, courts, schools, providers, and communities.
TFI Family Services (El Dorado, KS) July 2009 – February 2012
oReintegration Case Manager
Oversee case management services for children and families
Meet with parents regularly to provide support and completion of court
Conduct needs and strengths assessments
Develop treatment plan/ case plan to address family needs
Write progress reports to the court and attend hearings
provide crisis intervention to children and families as needed
Training/Skills:
Participated in Excellence in Supervision Conference 2012 and 2013
Nominated for Excellence in Supervision 2013
Trained in Strengthening Families Program 2011
Facilitated Strengthening Families Program from Fall of 2011 to Spring of 2013
Assisted Strengthening Families child and family groups Fall 2015 to Fall 2017
Certified in CLASS (Pre-K) Aug 2016; CLASS (Toddler) Dec 2016
References
Available upon request
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