PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consult Liaison Coordinator June 2010- Present

Richland Springs Psychiatric Hospital

*Present and conduct psychiatric and chemical dependency assessments

*Diagnose using DSM IV TR criteria and conduct direct therapeutic interventions

*Provide behavioral management consultation to interdisciplinary staff

*Initiate emergency commitment papers and brief administration with evaluation data

and disposition

*Assign and oversee independent teaching activities

Medical Social Worker-part-time June 2008-October 2012

Carolina Home Health/Gentiva

*Case management of persons in Lexington and Richland Counties

* Linking clients to community resources

* Providing one on one counseling to clients

*Making necessary DSS referrals

*Providing overall emotional support to caregivers

Clinical Intake Coordinator February 2002-June 2010

Richland Springs Psychiatric Hospital

*Evaluated persons in local emergency rooms for mental health and alcohol services

*Served as field instructor for USC School of Social Work and provided training to

newly hired workers

*Collaborated with psychiatrist regarding any pending admission to local state facilities

*Made recommendations to probate court regarding release of committed patients

*Served as a member of Standards of Behavior Committee

Social Worker for Crisis Unit October 1995-February 2002

Richland Springs Psychiatric Hospital

*Participated in program planning and policy development for department

*Prepared social work assessments, served as treatment team member, and performed

designated exams *Provide supervision to social work interns and newly hired roster

social workers

Mobile Assessment Team Member August 1997-Present

Palmetto Richland Health Alliance

*Assess persons in emergency room for mental health and alcohol services

* Providing one on one counseling to clients

*Making necessary DSS referrals

*Providing overall emotional support to caregivers

Social Worker IV/ Mental Health Counselor Chief April 1991-October 1995

G. Weber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital

*Prepare socio-cultural history and assessments and supervised three staff members

*Provide weekly documentation and perform designated examinations and coordinate

discharge plans

Relief Worker /Weekend Manager February 1991-July 1997/June1986-January 1991 Sistercare, Inc.

*Answer 24 hour crisis line, document pertinent information in case files, and make

community referrals *Provide individual counseling, maintain security of shelter and

attend training related to domestic violence

Social Worker III (Geriatric Population) September 1989-March 1991

Crafts-Farrow State Hospital

*Prepare socio-cultural history and assessments; interview families and patients

*Provide individual counseling, make appropriate referrals for placement and coordinate

discharge plans

EDUCATION

Masters in Social Work August 1989 University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Bachelors in Social Work May 1987 Benedict College, Columbia, SC

CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Professional Social Worker

CPR Certification

South Carolina Notary

Richland County Probate Court Examiner

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