Linda C. Greer, MSW

*** *. *** ****** *** Cell: 480-***-****

Chandler, AZ 85248 E-mail: ac5wm6@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Footprints to Recovery - 1132 S. Oakland Mesa, AZ 85206 (27 beds):

Intake Therapist & Clinician

Proficient in EMR - KIPU

Assesses the needs of those seeking admission to the medical detox facility

Admits patient(s) based according to admission criteria and medical necessity

Provides a smooth compassionate admission process for patients and their families

Links recipients to appropriate resources or care providers ensuring best care

Completes initial insurance authorizations (pre-certifications)

Holds current CPI certification (non-violent crisis intervention techniques)

Uses knowledge of substance abuse dynamics

Provides individual/group therapy

Utilizes therapeutic support/confrontation

Plans effective and relevant treatment/discharge planning

Acts as member of multi-disciplinary team

(April 2018 to Current - PRN)

SummitStone Behavioral Health - 1217 Riverside Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (Cassie Damato) 970-***-****

Mental Health Therapist II (Clinician)

Used (AVATAR) electronic health records and billing codes

Provided crisis counseling via mobile/phone/walk-in services specifically of suicidal individuals to CSU

Evaluated clients for SI/HI (C-SSRS) aged 10+

Referred clients to substance abuse detox/rehab placement

Placed at-risk adolescents into in-patient facilities

Assisted the homeless with necessities of life

Transported clients to the ER as needed

Created safety plans with at-risk individuals

Facilitated mental health groups for suicidal patients

Completed intake protocol prior to patient admission to the CSU or ER

Administered BA/UA tests

(July 2017 – October 2017)

MIHS (Maricopa Integrated Health System)

Behavioral Health Annex, 2601 E. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85008 (68 beds)

Desert Vista Behavioral Health Hospital, 520 Brown Rd. Mesa, AZ 85008 (122 beds)

Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital Social Worker

Utilized EPIC electronic medical/health records

Conducted admission process including psychosocial assessment of newly assigned patients

Handled all aspects of case management

Executed the COE/COT process for SMI patients i.e. prepare court work for subpoenas and interview key witnesses

Contributed as member of multidisciplinary treatment team in the development/execution of viable treatment plan

Developed discharge plans with OPT/case manager i.e. transportation, housing, community resources

Coordinated continuity of patient care upon discharge via follow-up referrals/appointments

Facilitated groups via psychotherapy

Documented using clinical knowledge and language in compliance with regulatory agencies

Assisted patients to receive insurance benefits (i.e. Medicaid and Medicare)

Provided clinical diagnosis via knowledge of DSM-V

Performed on-going utilization reviews

Supported cultural diversity

(July 2015 – March 2017)

Oasis (Acadia) Behavioral Health, 2190 N. Grace Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85225 (28 beds) (Becky Lehn) 480-***-****:

MSW Intern – Later hired as Therapist (PRN)

Facilitated adult/adolescent psycho-educational process groups (WRAP – Wellness Recovery Action Plan)

Created group/individual progress notes using clinical writing skills

Counseled patients in 1:1 sessions in an acute setting

Conducted intake via initial psychosocial assessments with adolescents/adults

Evaluated patients for abuse/neglect and current symptomology

Developed treatment plans using S.M.A.R.T method

Performed case management duties i.e. scheduling of follow-up appointments

Coordinated care/services for suicidal, psychiatric/SMI and substance abuse patients across the life span

(August 2014 – June 2016 MSW Intern + Employee)

Mesa Fire and Medical Department - Mesa, Arizona:

BSW Intern

Administered trauma/crisis intervention to community members

Conducted in-home assessments on 911 callers and assisted with their follow-up care

Offered community referrals/resources to distressed individuals/families

(August 2013 – May 2014)

EDUCATION:

Arizona State University - Tempe, Arizona:

Master of Social Work (MSW – Advanced Standing) Graduated: May 2015

Concentration: Advanced Direct Practice - Health/Adult Behavioral Health GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Graduated: Spring 2014 (Honors - Cum Laude)

Educational focus: Direct Practice - Health/Adult Behavioral Health

Arizona State University Dean’s List – 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015

MISCELLANEOUS:

LEVEL 1 FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARD #2A05959816 - (July 2013 to July 2019)

NPI #192*******

BLS - (exp. May 2020)

CPR CERTIFICATION - American Heart Association - (exp. May 2020)

CPI TRAINED #KYE199FC - (exp. April 27, 2019)

CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINED - (2015)

CAMS (suicide) training - (July 2017)

DRIVING RECORD - CLEAN

LEGAL HISTORY - CLEAN

DRUG HISTORY - NEGATIVE (Drug tested in May 2018)

ARIZONA STATE LICENSURE PURSUANT - CURRENT

“Hearing Voices” Training - (Schizophrenia)

“Trading Ages” Training - (Aging Sensitivity)

Contact this candidate