Shannon M. McLaughlin

*** *. **** ******

Clearfield PA 16830

814-***-****

aczi6z@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE

Licensed Clinical Social Worker obtained April 2014, renewed

Licensed Social Worker obtained 2011

Co-Occurring Disorder Professional Diplomat obtained 2012, renewed

*this is now changing to a CAADC certificate*

EDUCATION

Aug 2001-June 2003 University of Pittsburgh

School of Social Work-Masters Program

Degree: M.S.W.- Emphasis on Mental Health

Aug 1998-June 2001 Pennsylvania State University-DuBois Campus

Degree: B.S. Human Development and Family Studies

Certificate in Children, Adolescents and Family Services obtained summer

2000.

EMPLOYMENT

1/2014-current Penn Highlands Clearfield- Director of Behavioral Health Services

Director of Inpatient and Outpatient Behavioral Health Services within Penn Highlands Clearfield. Management of staff and daily routine of the inpatient unit

and the outpatient office. Conducts analysis of department needs for equipment,

staffing, educational resources, etc. on which to base budget, Manages to meet or

exceed budget targets and modifies budget priorities based on budget variances.

Works in conjunction with Human Resources to hire new staff for unit. Manages

effective Performance Improvement (PI) program for the unit that focuses on

Evidence-Based Practice/Outcome Measurement, is based on organizational and

departmental PI goals, targets to achieve outcomes based on internal or external

comparison benchmarking, and engages staff in PI activities

*I also continue to assist as needed with Social Work Duties.

11/2013-1/2014 Acting Director at Clearfield Hospital-Bright Horizons-Geriatric Behavioral

Health and Bright Horizons Outpatient.

Along with my social work duties, was placed as assisting

with unit management duties that included payroll, scheduling, daily activities

on the unit and hiring of staff. Also assisted with the Outpatient Clinic.

8/2011-1/2014 Licensed Social Worker Clearfield Hospital-Bright Horizons-Geriatric

Behavioral Health Unit

Social Worker for the Clearfield Hospital. Primary responsibility was within the

Bright Horizons Behavioral Health Unit, but was also consulted throughout the

entire hospital, including the ER, ICU and Med-Surg unit regarding difficult

social service issues. My duties on the Bright Horizons unit included completion

of psychosocial assessments on every admission, individual treatment plans,

treatment plan updates, individual and group therapy. Daily contacts with family,

nursing homes and other involved supports. Family education regarding diagnosis

of Dementia and treatment plans. Participation in treatment team meeting with

doctor and nursing staff. Intake and Assessment of referrals for admission, face-

to-face in the ER including completing Mini Mental Exams. Making referrals for

needed services and planning discharges. I also completed insurance reviews and prior authorizations for admission.

Consults within the hospital regarding difficult social services issues included, but

not limited to: drug and alcohol placement, unsafe living environments, difficult

placements, completion of PASSR’s for Nursing Home Placement.

3/2010-8/2011 Clearfield Jefferson Community Mental Health Center- Clearfield Clinic

As a Masters Level Therapist my duties included conducting individual,

couple, and family therapy with children, adolescents and adults. I also made contact with collateral providers, completed daily notes and treatment plans. I also assessed progress towards goals and needs for discharge.

4/2008-7/2008 Cove Forge BHS-Adult Counselor-MISA

8/2008-2/2010 Adult Inpatient Counselor in Rehabilitation Unit-MISA. My duties included facilitating a chemical dependency group, a mental health group, individual sessions, and family program. I also make contact with collateral community providers, such as referral sources, insurance, probation and families involved in the patient’s case. I also completed treatment plans that provided goals for patients to work on to help them learn about recovery. I also completed daily progress notes, assessment forms, and contact forms. I also assess progress towards goals and needs for discharge. I was also selected by my supervisor to provide training for new employees, by teaching them the necessary paperwork, policies and procedures.

5/2004-2/2007 Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic-Psychiatric Social Worker

Adult Psychiatric Social Worker on the General Adult Unit. My duties included psychosocial assessments, individual and family therapy. I also made daily contact with collateral community providers and families involved in the patient’s care. Daily forms were also completed which included progress notes, assessment forms and contact forms. As a social work component of a multidisciplinary treatment team, my duties included identifying any psychosocial barriers to discharge and plans to address them. I also assess progress toward goals and needs for discharge and schedule necessary mental health/drug and alcohol and medical follow ups. I was also able to assist in training interns of the duties of being an inpatient social worker.

8/2003-5/2004 Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic-Psychiatric Social Worker

Adult Psychiatric Social Worker on the John Merck Unit, which is the Mental Retardation/Mental Health unit. My duties included psychosocial assessments, individual and family therapy. I also made daily contact with collateral community providers and families involved in the patient’s care. Daily forms were also completed which included progress notes, assessment forms and contact forms. As a social work component of a multidisciplinary treatment team, my duties included identifying any psychosocial barriers to discharge and plans to address them. I also assess progress toward goals and needs for discharge and schedule necessary mental health/drug and alcohol and medical follow ups.

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCES/TRAININGS

2015- Certified to teach Crisis Management from UPMC/WPIC

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