QUALIFICATIONS

A well-qualified professional, with extensive knowledge and experience in the human services field; possess effective skills appropriate to job specifications. Extremely effective as a professional; communicate and interact well with others.

EMPLOYMENT

September 2021-Present Eden Health Care

Rhode Island/Delaware/Remote Administrative Liaison/LMSW

May 2017 to September 2021 Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Buffalo, New York Director of Social Work

October 2015 to May 2017 Promesa, Inc/Acacia

Buffalo, New York Director of Methadone Services

June 2013 to October 2015 Centers Health Care

Buffalo, New York Regional Social Work Consultant

September 2011 to June 2013 Centers for Specialty Care Waterfront Health Care Inc.

Buffalo, New York Director of Social Work

June 2011 to September 2011 Absolut of Aurora Park

East Aurora, New York Director of Social Work

December 2008 to June 2011 Kaleida Waterfront Health Care Center

Buffalo, New York Director of Social Work

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for all aspects of Human Services including but not limited to:

Direct assistant to the Director of Operations

Obtain insurance contracting and credentialling for 7 nursing homes

Responsible for recruitment efforts and networking with community agencies

Implementation of Employee Perks Program

Clinical management of social work department; managing and training new social workers

Advanced Directives education to family and staff to include Health Care Proxies and MOLST forms

MDS, person-centered Care Planning, progress notes, and family liaison for 160 bed facility

Collaboration with medical professionals during admissions and discharge planning

Implement discharge plans to when appropriate by referring to community resources

Develop behavior modification plans for Residents with dementia diagnosis in collaboration with pharmacological team as well as work on coping skills with oriented Residents

Oversee and schedule Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR) meetings

Complete PASAR screens to determine appropriate placement

Audit Resident charts to meet DOH regulations

Knowledge of the Final Rule in order to ensure compliance of resident charts

Work with members of administration to utilize resources in the most efficient manner

Oversee 5 buildings to ensure clinical and chart compliance for regulatory standards

Complete mock surveys utilizing DOH regulations

Review and re-create clinical policies as necessary

Oversee and supervise 5-10 clinical substance abuse counselors

Monitor toxicology results for up to 400 clients of a methadone program

Run weekly clinical case conferences and monitor compliance of OASAS regulations

Collaborate with community leaders

Participate in monthly and quarterly community meetings

Computer Skills

-Point Click Care -Microsoft Word -Microsoft Excel -MDS -Care Planning

NOTE: I have the ability to successfully learn and implement all aspects and requirements of your program.

EDUCATION

SUNY Albany School of Social Welfare Albany, New York 2002

Master’s of Social Work

SUNY Potsdam Potsdam, New York 2000

BA in Sociology

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS

New York State License Number 096441-1, LMSW

PASAR screen certified

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