Charlotte, NC ***77
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Catherine Harmon
CASE MANAGER, CHESTNUT RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
EXPERIENCE
May 2013 – May 2014
Teamed with doctors and therapists to manage a case load of 150 patients for an outpatient
opioid addiction program. Analyzed patient needs and information to draw treatment
conclusions. Investigated patient claims and prescription fraud. Communicated treatment
recommendations and termination of treatment to patients clearly with empathy and
professionalism. Negotiated patient treatment following clinic guidelines, doctor preference, and
insurance coverage.
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
August 2012 – May 2013
Facilitated the assistant professor in completing post-doctoral research on individual safety
concerns and turnover in social work. Executed targeted literature searches and analyzed
findings to expand search criteria. Compiled findings to develop detailed literature reviews.
Drew conclusions and formulated recommendations for safety in social work and employee
retention.
Notable Accomplishment: Presented on individual safety concerns in social work to Senator
Joe Manchin at the WVU Research Expo 2013.
EDUCATION WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – MORGANTOWN, WV – MASTER OF SOCIAL
WORK
GPA: 3.92/4.0
Notable Accomplishment: Awarded a Graduate Student Mentor position through peer
recommendation
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO – GREENSBORO, NC –
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major: Psychology, GPA: 3.95/4.0
Notable Accomplishment: Sigma Alpha Lambda and Students of Action member
Detail-oriented young professional with a background in research and human services
SKILLS &
ABILITIES
LICSW-reviewed “Excellent” in empathy, professionalism, written and verbal communication
skills, and analytical skills at mid- and end-of-year reviews
Working knowledge of Spanish
IRB and HIPAA Certified