Mental Health Case Management
Resume:
Patricia Mitchell
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Citrus Springs, FL 34434
Summary:
Empathetic and Motivational with experience completing Psychosocial and bereavement assessments for new admissions.
Proven experience providing counseling for families and or patients who are diagnosed with a terminal illness or facing the end of life as well as providing bereavement counseling.
Hands-on experience with developing or updating treatment plans for inmates, gathering information for a bio psychosocial assessment, and counseling inmates who have been diagnosed with a mental disorder.
Demonstrated experience with assessing inmates who have declared psychiatric emergencies for the next level of care.
Well-versed in presenting treatment plans and discussing with the multi-disciplinary team regarding a diagnosis.
Skilled with evaluating resources and helping facilitate and obtain needs for a successful outcome.
Education:
Florida State University, Gainesville, FL, May 2010
Master of Social Work in Social Work
Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL, May 2007
Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work
Skills:
Counselling
Case Management
Therapy
Hospice Care
Social Work
Behavioural Health
Behavioural Therapy
Meeting Facilitation
Motivational Interviewing
Group Therapy
Mental Health Counselling
Crisis Management
Documentation
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
Problem-solving
Individual / Group Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Citrus County Hunger and Homeless Coalition, Citrus County, FL Sep 2019 – May 2023
Volunteer
Facilitated and helped with an information booth where brochures were given to
the homeless about services in Citrus County November 2006.
Citrus County Family Resource Services
Volunteer – Intermittently or as needed
Developed a strong rapport with the director of this resource to help with clients
with difficult needs.
Assisted with parenting classes with the director who facilitated the class for parents who were
Helped manage and work with volunteers during some of the busiest times of the year such as Christmas when people in the county could refer needy children.
Professional Experience:
Hospice of Marion County, Ocala, FL Sep 2019 – May 2023
Social Worker
Was responsible for Psychosocial and bereavement assessments for new admissions.
Provided Counselling for families and or patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness or are facing end-of-life issues as well as Provided bereavement counseling.
Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
Advocated for clients to ensure respected rights and wishes.
Offered support for patients, family, or caregivers, who expressed verbally or emotionally the need for assistance with anticipatory grief or difficulty coping.
Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enrich clinical skills.
Updated client documentation for correct, compliant, and current records.
Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals following agency policies and procedures.
Hospice of Citrus County, Lecanto, FL Dec 2009 – Sep 2018
Social Work Employee and Intern
Was responsible for Psychosocial and bereavement assessments for new admissions.
Networking resources for families.
Advocated for the patient to ensure respected rights and wishes.
Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
Offered support for patients, family, or caregivers if they expressed verbally or emotionally the need for assistance with anticipatory grief or just difficulty coping with end-of-life concerns.
Updated client documentation for correct, compliant, and current records.
Marion Correctional Facility, Ocala, FL Aug 2012 – Jun 2018
Behavioral Specialist
Meeting with newly received inmates to complete their bio psychosocial assessments to help develop their treatment plan.
Counselled male inmates who have been diagnosed with a mental disorder.
Assessed inmates who have declared psychiatric emergencies for the next level of care.
Facilitated or co-facilitated groups.
Presented treatment plans and discussed with the multi-disciplinary team regarding
a diagnosis.
Evaluated for resources to help facilitate a successful transition back into society.
Columbia Correctional Institution, Lake City, FL Dec 2010 – Jul 2012
Behavioral Specialist
Developed or updated treatment plans for inmates to gather information for a
bio-psychosocial assessment.
Counselled male inmates who have been diagnosed with a mental disorder.
Assessed inmates who have declared psychiatric emergencies for the next level of care.
Facilitated or co-facilitated groups.
Presented treatment plans and discussed with the multi-disciplinary team regarding
Lowell Correctional Facility, Ocala, FL Aug 2007 – Dec 2010
Classification Officer
Was responsible for inputting data according to the inmate’s arrest history collected from the Florida Crime Data Base and the National Crime Data Base.
Correlated inmate files for initial or routine interviews.
Interviewed reception inmates to decide on a permanent facility based on the inmate's needs.
Did rounds in confinement to assess inmate’s behavior and well-being based on records security keeps in their logs and briefly interviewed the inmate.
Performed case management by interviewing the inmate to assess their overall conduct for a custody change if warranted.
Citrus County Schools, Inverness, FL Aug 1998 – Aug 2007
Parent Facilitator
Conducted home visits via a referral from teachers or social workers to assess students' and family’s well-being and needs.
Responded to written and telephone requests for assistance.
Maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
Worked in collaboration with other professional disciplines.
Protected clients' health information with strict protocols focused on controlling access to confidential information.
Evaluated client’s financial resources and current needs related to shelter, food, and clothing concerns.
Coordinated with local agencies and community services to help clients obtain needed support.
Performed follow-up home visits to assess the family, their well-being, and possible future needs to help facilitate success.
Compiled records and prepared reports.
Protected clients' health information with strict protocols focused on controlling access to confidential information.
Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
Assisted with developing and implementing programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
Worked in collaboration with other professional disciplines.
Worked with agencies in and out of the county to update their information for the brochure handed out to clients and other staff members.
Citrus County Schools, Inverness, FL Aug 1986 – Aug 1998
Teacher's Aide
Utilized teaching skills to assist teaching staff.
Designed teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
Planned, prepared, and developed various teaching aids, such as charts and graphs.
Prepared, administered, and graded examinations.
Assisted students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to present and reinforce learning concepts.
Helped teachers with supervision and care of K-12th grade students during their physical education classes and other areas assigned.
Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
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