Case Manager Social Worker
Resume:
Lucilla A. Nash, MSW, LCSW
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Erlanger Health System-East Campus 2022 to present
Cultivate work through process for Certificate of Need patients requiring evaluation and/or transfer to post-acute care mental health facilities.
Complete and maintain documentation of patients admitted to the Emergency Department.
Complete comprehensive mental health assessment of Emergency department admissions.
Compile daily report of emergency room patients discharge plan.
Network with multi-disciplinary team of providers involved in patient care.
Develop post-acute care plans of patients admitted to the Emergency Department.
Serve as emergency department liaison with community partners that address post-acute care needs related to medical and psychological care.
Erlanger Health System 2019-2022
Case manager for Chattanooga Orthopedic Institute and Cardiac Short-Stay Unit.
Complete comprehensive mental health and medical assessments with patient and/or family.
Complete post-acute care discharge planning of all patients.
Serve as liaison for post-acute medical services with inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing care centers.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary community partners in the access of medical, mental heath and physical care needs.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team in the care of patients.
Complete and coordinate outpatient referrals for post-acute care of patients.
Coordinate discharges on the unit.
Obtain durable medical equipment.
Complete and maintain documentation of patient’s medical record.
Hamilton County Mental Health Court Trauma Track Clinician 2018
Community partner collaboration with community mental health-based organizations.
Victims of Crime Act grant manager.
Create mental health and trauma assessment tools for justice-involved clients.
Coordinate culturally sensitive and trauma-informed education training with community partners.
HealthForce Primary Care, LCSW 2014-2017
Complete mental health assessment and counseling to primary health care patients receiving psychotropic and pain management medications.
Create treatment plan and generate follow up plan for wellness.
Provide documentation and feedback to medical provider regarding signs and symptoms of new or ongoing psychiatric conditions that impede medication compliance and overall well-being.
Provide necessary referrals to community based social service agencies, as needed, to address any social welfare needs.
Chattanooga State Community College, Human Service Specialist Department 2006-2018
Assistant Professor and Department Manager
Development curriculum for freshman and sophomore social work students.
Education advising to all program students.
Partnership development with community stakeholders providing field placement.
Supervise BSW interns during junior and senior placements.
Supervise program adjuncts.
Provide referrals to community-based health and emotional care services.
Complete program and teacher evaluations.
Develop quality improvement standards and strategies.
Erlanger Health System 2007-2015
Part-time Case Manager
Generate patient assessments on heart management unit.
Educate patients and families of Medicare Discharge Rights and appeal process.
Provide referral to community-based programs regarding social welfare issues that may impede resolution of medical issues.
Maintain dialogue with medical personnel regarding psychiatric condition(s) or symptoms affecting continued medical care and well-being.
Provide appropriate referrals to alternative medical providers for co-occurring condition(s).
Reinforce discharge plan, when appropriate, regarding psychiatric and disease related care.
Interface with multi-disciplinary medical team members.
Navigate multi system computer database.
Southern Adventist University 2002-2003
Adjunct Faculty
Taught course: Human Behavior in the Social Environment.
Chattanooga CARES 2000-2006
Client Services Manager
Managed federal grants related to agency funding.
Supervised client services staff and social work interns.
Represented the agency as stakeholder in service provision to vulnerable populations.
Provided case management to clients seeking our services.
Provided community-wide CDC Pre/Post, HIV AIDS counseling training.
Unum Provident Insurance Company 1996-2000
Psychiatric Disability Case Manager
Reviewed disability claims.
Generated independent medical exams.
Interviewed medical providers regarding continuity and necessity of specific care.
Premier Behavioral Health Systems 1996
Case Manager
Case management of claimants.
Interviewed medical providers regarding continuity and necessity of specific care.
Facilitated compliance of treatment protocol for inpatient and outpatient care.
Erlanger/Greenleaf Hospital, Senior Services Program 1996
Contracted Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Performed mental health assessments with patients in long-term facilities.
Conducted support group session with patients.
Completed family intervention/education sessions during transition period to the facility.
Psychiatric Group of Chattanooga 1994-1995
Contracted Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Supervise Master’s in Social Work student.
Completed assessment and individual therapy with clients.
Memorial Hospital 1994-1995
Program Director, Alcohol and Drug Unit
Developed program curriculum.
Supervised treatment staff.
Completed utilization review of medical records.
Represented department as stakeholder in treatment provision to those with chemical dependency issues.
Completed assessments and therapy with clients.
Family and Children’s Services of Chattanooga 1994
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Completed assessments and treatment with outpatient clients.
Conducted group therapy with survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Clinical Services Incorporated 1993
Contracted Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Completed assessments and treatment with adult and geriatric patients.
Developed care plans with treatment staff.
Conducted group therapy with patients.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Art in Clinical Psychology May 1985
Phillips University
Master of Social Work December 1989
Clark Atlanta University
CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Clinical Social Work, State of Tennessee
CDC Certified Pre/Post HIV AIDS Counselor Trainer
Certified Case Manager
ACTIVITIES
National Association of Social Workers
NAACP
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
Board of Directors, CADAS, Council for Drug Abuse Services
Clinical provider with Horton-Keller Center for Traumatic Healing
Clinical provider with The Family Justice Center
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