Jacquelyn Epps
Fort Washington, MD *****
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Social Worker with patience, compassion, empathy, and excellent people and communication skills; ability to help determine problems, assist people to find help, and advice patients on financial, and legal issues.
Work Experience
Medical Social Worker
WINYAH HOME HEALTH/amedisys home health - Columbia, SC January 2004 to Present
Assess the patient’s psychosocial strengths and needs. Provides supportive case work; assists patients in utilizing resources of family and community: assists patients and their families in understanding and following medical diagnoses and recommendations; consults with physician, administrator and other members of the heath team; attends paramedical service meetings; and participates in staff development activities.
Social Work Case Manager
palmetto heALTH RICHLAND SPRINGS - Columbia, SC
January 2003 to December 2007
Gathers psychosocial data, discharge planning, progress notes, DE reports, treatment team meetings, referrals, placement at community care and boarding homes; addresses coping skill groups, family and individual counseling; and arranges transportation Individual/family Counselor
calhoun county health department - Saint Matthews, SC January 1989 to December 2003
school-based counselor, waccamaw center for mental health conway, sc social worker, georgetown health department georgetown, sc
Social Worker/discharge Planner, G. Weber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital waccamaw center for mental health - Columbia, SC
Social Work Student Counselor, Lutheranfamily Services Group Home university of south carolina - Columbia, SC
Child CAre Supervisor
Fort irwin child development center - Fort Irwin, CA Education
MASTER'S DEGREE in SOCIAL WORK
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA - Columbia, SC 1992
BACHELOR'S DEGREE in SOCIAL WORK
BENEDICT COLLEGE - Columbia, SC
1989
Skills
• Over 28 Years of Professional Experience
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Maintain Interpersonal Relationships
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Assessing Clients’ Needs
• Effective Communication Skills
• Technical and Academic Skills
• Ability to Listen