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Mental Health Specialist/ Case Manager

Location:
Wichita, KS
Posted:
May 14, 2018

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Resume:

Nicole Morton, LMSW

**** *. **** **, #*** 305-***-****

Wichita, KS 67207 ac5gd8@r.postjobfree.com

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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