Jennifer Stowe; LCSW

Eclectic Mental Health and Medical Social Worker

Covington GA 30014

adaeug@r.postjobfree.com – 678-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience:

Clinical Director; ASFC Present

April 2019 to

Providing Clinical support and guidance to Staff and Therapists. Providing Clinical Supervision and serving as Field Instructor for Students. Providing Operations support and ensuring Key Performance Indicators are met in accordance with State guidelines. Maintaining HIPAA and Confidentiality of Clients and acting as Mandated Reporter. Providing Clinical Staffing support and Treatment Team meetings at least once per month and PRN.

Therapist; ASFC September 2018- April 2019

Providing timely Biopsychosocial Assessments, Outpatient Mental Health services to individuals, families, and groups. Providing Treatment Planning and Diagnostic Assessments. Providing Crisis Intervention and Case Management supports as appropriate. Maintaining HIPAA and Confidentiality of Clients. Acting as Mandated Reporter.

Social Worker, Southern Grace Hospice July 2017 to December 2018 Providing Biopsychosocial Assessments and tailored Interventions to meet the needs and wishes of the Patient and their Loved Ones. Providing assessment and referral to community supports and resources. Completing Mental Status Examinations and Evaluations, addressing end of life issues, assessing and treatment Patients and Loved Ones for Mood Disorders and grief-related mental health issues. Assessing and Treating for Complex/Complicated Grief. Participating consistently in Interdisciplinary Group Meetings and collaborating with Treatment Team to address Psychosocial need of Patients and Loved Ones. Providing On-Call support to Treatment Team, Patients, and Loved Ones after hours.

Home Health Social Worker, Amedisys November 2016 to July 2017

Providing timely Biopsychosocial Assessment and subsequent referrals for Patients receiving Home Health services. Communicating and collaborating with Interdisciplinary Team Members as to Patient needs and resources. Assessing Safety and Risk to Patient and referring to State and Private Agencies as required or appropriate. Collaborating with Primary Doctors regarding Individualized Plan of Care for each Patient.

Lead Therapist, Tender Touch Counseling Services June 2016 to November 2016

Completed Initial Diagnostic Assessments for Adults. Provided Crisis Intervention, Individual, and Group therapies. Provided Supervision to Therapists. Coordinated with Caregivers and Psychiatrists regarding medication management and behavioral concerns.

Lead Social Worker, Southern Grace Hospice June 2014 to July 2016

Providing Biopsychosocial Assessment and tailored Interventions to meet the needs and wishes of Patient and their Loved Ones. Maintaining HIPAA and Confidentiality of Patients and Loved Ones. Acting as Mandated Reported and collaborating with Adult Protective Services as needed. Assessing Patient and their Loved Ones for community and population specific needs and referring to appropriate resources as needed. Participation in the development and implementation of Clinical Social Work component of the Palliative Care Program. Training and managing Interns and Part-Time Social Workers. Completing Mental Status Examinations and Evaluations, addressing end-of-life issues, assessing and treatment Patients and Loved Ones for Mood Disorders and grief related mental health issues, as well as complicated/complex grief. Participated consistently in Interdisciplinary Group Meetings and collaborated with Treatment Team to address Psychosocial need of Patients and Loved Ones. Leading Alzheimer’s Support Groups for Caregivers and Educational In-services to Community Partners regarding Mental Health Issues and the Alzheimer’s Disease process. Providing On-Call support to Treatment Team, Patients, and their Loved Ones after hours.

Social Worker, Gentiva Hospice April 2013 to July 2014

Provided Biopsychosocial Assessment and tailored interventions to meet the need and wishes of Patient and their Loved Ones. Acted as Mandated Reported and collaborated with Adult Protective Serives as needed. Referred Patient and Loved Ones to community resources as needed. Completed Mental Status Examinations and Evaluations, addressed Code Status, assessed for Anxiety, Depression, and grief related mental health issues as well as for Complex/Complicated Grief. Participated consistently in Interdisciplinary Group Meetings and collaborated with Treamtent Team to address Psychosocial needs of Patients and Loved Ones. Led Alzheimer’s Support Groups for Caregivers. Provided On-Call support to Treatment Team, Patients, and Loved Ones after hours.

Home Health Social Worker, United Home Care April 2011 to April 2013

Provided medical social services evaluations, developed tailored care plans, and provided referrals to Home Health Patients and their Loved Ones for necessary resources. Provided crisis intervention and support to reduce likelihood of re-

hospitalization. Collaborated with Interdisciplinary team to ensure Patient safety and well-being in the least restrictive setting possible.

SNF based Social Worker, Kindred Transitional Care and Rehab April 2010 to April 2011

Provided Biopsychosocial Assessment and Referrals to Resident-Specific community resources and supports. Provided Multi-Data-Set Assessments and Mental Status Examinations. Provided Discharge Planning and After Care services to Residents and Families. Provided tailored behavioral and emotional supports to Residents and their families. Participated in interdisciplinary team as it relates to behavior management, utilization review, social services supports, discharge planning, care plan assessment and review. Effectively and successfully discharged Residents with complex discharge needs.

CORE/IFI Therapist, Families United Services April 2010 to April 2012

Provided Biopsychosocial Assessment, developed tailored and eclectic treatment plans and interventions that are client specific. Provided in-home individual and family therapy as well as crisis intervention. Partnering with client and family to develop a network of resources to maximize independence, functioning, and mental health.

Lead Therapist and Program Director, Flying Change Equine Therapy April 2008 – April 2011

Proactively, effectively and successfully managed daily operations of all program areas under the direction of the Executive Director. Managed and coordinated daily activities and operations. Provided linkage between clients and community resources as appropriate. Built community partnerships and referral sources. Provided EAP to individuals, families, and groups. Conducted ongoing behavioral research to enhance knowledge in the field of EAP. Successfully completed specialized professional training in providing EAP. Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and developed tailored and eclectic treatment plans. Contributed to the development and implementation of single system behavioral research package for EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association).

Education

Master of Social Work: University of Georgia Athens, GA 2005-2007

Recipient of Title IV-E training grant; Concentration in Family Centered Practice

SUNY College of Buffalo/Buffalo State College Buffalo, NY 1993-1998 Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Sociology Minor

Additional

Currently hold an unrestricted License as a Clinical Social Worker, Georgia Certificate in Human Participant Protections for Research Teams

Certified in CPR

Certificate in Crime Victim Advocacy

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