OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in the mental/behavioral health, social work/human service field utilizing my strengths and qualifications which will allow for personal and professional growth while also meeting the needs of the population served.

EDUCATION

Licensed Social Worker, July 2006

Master of Social Service, Bryn Mawr College, May 2006

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Temple University, May 1997 - Cum Laude

SKILLS

●Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, and Internet savvy.

●Able to work independently and cooperatively.

●Exceptionally organized and detail oriented.

●Experienced in Transformative Mediation, Parent Resources for Information, Development, and Education (PRIDE), Parenting Skills Training (PST), The Sanctuary Model, Emergency Safety Management/CPI, CPR/First Aid, Credible Behavioral Health Software & CCP Electronic Health records as well as Psychological First Aid / Mental Health First Aid.

●Review evaluations & therapeutic progress notes.

●Gather, organize and write evaluations for children and youth who are preparing for permanency.

●Provide individual and family therapy for children and youth.

●Create and update treatment plans.

●Submit daily progress notes.

●Participate in committees, trainings and professional associations.

WORK HISTORY

Complete Mind Care of PA - Abington, PA – Case Manager – June 2023 - Present

●Met with participants in an Intensive Outpatient Program to ensure connection to needed resources.

●Completed notes in Electronic Medical Records

●Participated in group meetings to discuss patient progress

Compassus Hospice - Fort Washington, PA - Admissions Coordinator - May 2022 – June 2023

●Input referrals into Electronic Medical Records

●Discuss admission details with family members and facilities when needed

●Collaborate with team to ensure smooth admission to Hospice

Patriot Home Care – Huntingdon Valley, PA – Compliance Coordinator – October 2021 – May 2022

●Ensure adherence to regulations, policies & procedures

●Create policies & procedures

●Support all departments to remain in compliance

Community Service Foundation – Feasterville, PA - Foster Care Coordinator - March 2020 – April 2021

●Oversee Foster Parents, youth placed in Foster Care, Relief Staff & Casework Counselor

●Interview & approve/deny placement into our Foster Care Program serving youth aged 12-21 who are referred via Juvenile Probation or the Office of Children & Youth

●Collaborate with other programs within Community Service Foundation

●Provide supervision to staff within Foster Care

●Ensure youth placed are safe, well cared for and receive all needed services

Elwyn - Philadelphia, PA - Clinical Supervisor - Children’s Mobile Crisis Team - September 2018 – March 2020

●Interview, hire, train, evaluate staff performance and conduct monthly supervision with Mobile Crisis Specialists & Family Advocates

●Ensure appropriate completion of assessments, clinical notes and follow-up completed for children/youth in crisis

●Provide on call coverage as needed to ensure children/youth in crisis have access to crisis services when staff is not in the office

●Create, improve and implement policies and procedures

●Collaborate with School District of Philadelphia, other Children’s Mobile Crisis Teams, Community Behavioral Health and other entities as needed

Progressions – Trevose, PA - Outpatient Therapist - Progressions Outpatient - April 2018 – September 2018

●Provide Individual and Family Therapy

●Create and update treatment plans & complete progress notes

Wordsworth - Philadelphia, PA - Program Supervisor - Family First Services (Foster Care & Host Home/CRR) –

June 2006 – December 2017

●Interview, hire & evaluate staff performance as well as provide individual and group supervision

●Collaborate with Program Director to create, improve and implement policies and procedures

●Organize & assist with management of on call staff, create initial Individual Service Plans, Treatment Plans, maintain client database, carry cases, present trainings as needed and review referrals including social summaries, CANS and evaluations to determine appropriateness of clientele

●Address and resolve concerns/problems of foster/host home parents, serve as medical liaison between county agencies and Wordsworth, ensure foster/host home parents receive appropriate stipends and make certain that funding agencies are provided with needed information to process accurate payment for services rendered

Interim Director - Family First Services (Foster Care & Host Home/CRR) - June 2017 – September 2017

●Managed all aspects of program to ensure smooth operation including, but not limited to financial matters regarding program and Resource (Foster) Parent stipends

●Coordinated with staff from merging agency to discuss plans for final acquisition

Program Coordinator - Community Placement Services (Foster Care & Host Home/CRR) - August 2005–June 2006

●Responsible for ensuring that employees received needed assistance and information

●Assisted Program Director and resolved concerns as needed

Partial Hospital Case Manager - October 2004 – June 2005

●Coordinated with schools and other agencies pertaining to discharge planning

●Initiated and maintained ongoing contact with families regarding progress and concerns of clients

●Scheduled and participated in interagency meetings as well as psychiatric evaluations while maintaining and updating client files

Utilization Review/Admissions Specialist - February 2000 – October 2004

●Prepared, reviewed and shared clinical and authorization information to Managed Care Organizations.

●Determined eligibility of all clients and maintained continuous contact regarding clients; updates in procedures and changes in systems

●Updated and distributed information about due dates, authorizations and updated client information

●Researched billing issues and provided information to resolve previously unpaid services

●Scheduled and oversaw admission into partial hospital program and reviewed paperwork to create files for new admissions as well as scheduled psychological evaluations for numerous psychologists

Therapeutic Staff Support - February 2000 – June 2001

●Provided one-on-one support for children with emotional issues and/or developmental delays

●Implemented treatment plans, focusing on specific goals to modify negative or unwanted behaviors

●Provided support to family members in order for them to implement techniques which would help the client to progress in a positive manner and attain his/her goals

Administrative Assistant - January 1999 - January 2000

●Updated, tracked, and summarized client attendance.

●Maintained personnel files, time records and associated duties including payroll and benefit issues

●Updated and prepared orientation packets for new employees.

●Typed psychiatric/psychological evaluations.

PATH, Inc. - Philadelphia, PA - Outpatient Child & Youth Therapist - November 2012 – January 2013

Northern Home for Children, Philadelphia, PA - Child Profile Writer - August 2010 – December 2010

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