Education

Jackson State University – Jackson, MS August 2016

Masters of Art (MS) in Social Work

Professional Experience

CARE MANGER SOCIAL WORKER- March 2021-present

Monogram Health- Jackson, MS

Perform in-home and telehealth care management visits to obtain vitals, assess and impact social and behavioral status; escalate concerns

Perform patient health assessments; Collaborate with care team to serve as point of contact for patient questions regarding social and behavioral items to ensure continual progress on all care management goals are met

Develop plans of care and utilize nursing theories, skills, and techniques to provide quality care to clients.

Serve as subject matter expert on social determinants and co-morbid behavioral health issues for other members of the Care Team; introduce patients to appropriate resources

Inventory and reconcile medications and coordinate with pharmacists and prescribers

Help patients to understand, accept and follow medical and lifestyle recommendations.

FOSTER CARE SPECIALIST- June 2020- March 2021

Catholic Charities of Jackson- Jackson, MS

Conduct pre-service and annual training for potential foster and adoption parents to meet guidelines set forth by all funding sources and accreditation agencies.

Utilize evidenced- supported practices, including but not limited to, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Structured psychotherapy for Adolescents responding to Chronic stress. Document all services utilizing the S.A.P. format

Collaborate with providers, resource parents, social workers, etc. in response to proactive advocate for safe and nurturing permanency planning.

Complete home studies, including interviews, review of background checks and references as guided by the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services in a timely manner.

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER- March 2019-present

Merit Health Madison- Canton, MS

Collaborate through the multidisciplinary patient care team, ensures coordination of patient care through the development of patient population specific plans of care to address the physical and psychosocial needs in the discharge planning process.

Provides assessment and crisis intervention; plans, organizes and implements social work services for patients and families.

Provides long-term care planning, patient education and arranges for post-hospitalization services in accordance with the provision of care after discharge. Responsible for complex discharge planning.

Coordinate, monitor, and follow-up on treatment/care plan that will reduce re-admission to the facility

SOCIAL WORKER/ INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR- March 2019- present

Guardian Care Adult Daycare- Crystal Springs, MS

Provides psychosocial assessments to determine client's needs.

Work with disabled adults’ population and families to enhance client's capacity to improve their circumstances and achieve their goals.

Provides monthly chart evaluation and charting in accordance with Medicaid and Medicare requirements.

REGISTRAR DIRECTOR/ ADJUNCT PSYCHOLOGY INSTRUCTOR- November 2017- March 2019

Institute of Health and Technology - Jackson, MS

Evaluate and manage data entry for confidential transcripts, student permanent records, student admission, enrollment and degree/graduation.

Mentor and establish rapport with at-risk students for college success while engaging with students to ensure retention rates comply with ABHES to maintain school's accreditation

Employ effective and motivational teaching methods: Adjunct Psychology

SOCIAL WORK INTERN- January 2016- May 2016

SONNY V. MONTGOMERY VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER- Jackson, MS

Performed psycho-social assessment with Veterans in the homeless population focusing on strengthening his/her ability to address acute and chronic problems.

Operated as a point of contact during Homes Stan downs that educated Veterans and community agencies about available resources.

Proactively engaged VA and community support resources to meet health care demands of Veterans while helping establish routine follow-up care appointments and recommendations for intervention to ensure Veterans in the homeless population has access to proper health care.

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SOCIAL WORKER- July 2013- January 2016

HINDS COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY- Jackson, MS

Recruited, Interviewed, counseled, referrals, developed and maintained case files and the case management.

Prepared monthly reports and trend analyses on the operations of Head Start offices detailing accomplishments, problems, and projections of Head Start services.

Enhanced the relation building process with the families and community therapist by ensuring robust educating and referral system was established.

Social Work Skills and Training LICENSURE

Confidentiality MS State Board of Examiners Licensed Master Social Worker

Case Management No: M9454 ISSUED: 1/11/2019

Counseling Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council Licensed Master Social Worker

No: 103274 ISSUED: 09/17/2020

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