Deborah F. Smith, LMSW

Detroit, Michigan ***** • 313-***-**** • ad36zi@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience

School Social Worker, August 2023 to present.

Detroit, MI

As the School Social Worker, I provided Individual and group counseling to the students. I am responsible for conducting assessments and making referrals as needed. I am part of the Emergency Crisis team; to ensure the safety of all students during a crisis the school makes referrals and contacts parents as needed.

Social Worker, January 2023 to April 2023

Corewell Health, Dearborn MI

As an interdisciplinary team member, I was responsible for completing assessments on patients admitted into the hospital and making referrals as needed.

Psychiatrist Social Worker October 2022 to December 2023

Detroit Receiving Hospital

I was responsible for completing assessments on patients admitted into the psychiatrist crisis center. I sent out referrals for inpatient admissions. I was responsible for conducting groups with patients who were admitted to the Psychiatrist ward at the hospital.

Care Coordinator, 2018 to 2023

Molina Health Care, Troy MI

As Care Coordinator I manage a caseload of 120 clients in which I provide solution-focused assessments, and plan and coordinate an integrated delivery of care across the continuum including, but not limited to, medical and behavioral health services. Additional responsibilities include:

Face-to-face in-home visits

Documentation of HEDIS Alerts and outcomes; including measurement of success and barriers

Ensures Medicaid guidelines are adhered to, especially regarding meeting specifications for awarded grants; documentation of clients’ visits and provides follow-ups.

Works to make certain documents are in proper order to pass State of Michigan Medicaid audits.

Connection of members to resources in the community

Screen and make referrals for Mental health treatment

Social Service Coordinator, 2017 to 2018

Advantage Living Center, Southgate, MI

As a member of the interdisciplinary team for long and short-term residents, I was responsible for creating, implementing, and coordinating services related to providing clients with treatment plans focused on their needs. I supervised the social services department, trained staff, and monitored compliance with agency policies and the State of Michigan regulations. I also,

Trained staff

Completed MDS assessments

Developed resources for short and long-term patients

Supervised staff for the social services department

Executive Director, 2010- 2017

It’s Just for Me Center, Highland Park, MI 48203

I was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Maternal Infant Health Program, researched and wrote grant proposals, and implemented awarded grants. I formulated policies relative to compliance with State of Michigan regulations. I developed and maintained the operating budget, tracked statistics, and created new business partnerships and contracts within the community. Other tasks included:

Supervision and training of staff

Development of policies and creation of forms to meet State of Michigan requirements

Billed and investigated fraud

Established and maintained relationships with stockholders.

Cultivated and maintained a culture that promoted an environment of caring and support for clients and staff.

Psychiatric Social Worker

Northeast Guidance Center, 2010 to 2011

I was responsible for completing a mental health screening for potential Clients, who called into the Northeast Center intake telephone line for services. Once the screening was completed, I made referrals for services as needed. I was on the interdisciplinary team, which made recommendations for mental health treatment for the Client.

Program Coordinator

Holy Cross Children’s Services, 2009 to 2010

I was responsible for the daily operations of the Day Treatment program which included planning and implementing group and individual treatment. Developed educational plans focused on the academic and mental health of students. I was also responsible for:

Supervision of the day treatment program

Development of individualized social learning plans

Creation of mental health materials for youth groups

Connecting youth and families with community resources

Screened and developed treatment plans for mental health treatment

Social Worker

Paul Martin Home for Boys, 2006 to 2009

As an interdisciplinary team member, I completed a clinical psychosocial intake assessment for youth placed at the boys’ home, providing individual and group counseling with youth and families. Developed person-centered care plans with mental health diagnoses, according to the Diagnostic and statistical guidelines and met weekly with the staff Psychiatrist to discuss and recommend treatment for the youth. I was responsible for discharge planning with the youth and families, making referrals for community services as needed.

Education

Baccalaureate:

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

BS, Sociology, 1986

Graduate: Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

MS, Social Work, 2008

Certifications and Licenses

State of Michigan: License Clinical Master Social Worker (LMSW)

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