Social Worker Case Manager
Resume:
Kathleen Clouther
Hanover, MA *2339
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Education
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL (2005-06) Master’s of Social Work
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL (2003-05) Bachelor’s of Social Work
Massasoit Community College, Brockton, MA (1970-1972) Associate’s in Liberal Arts
Professional Experience
Hospice of the South Shore, Rockland, MA (Aug 2020 - September 2022) Medical Social Worker
Provide psychosocial assessments to determine needs of patients and families
Provide social, economic, and emotional assistance to patients and their families at end of life
Provide education and access to community resources
Participate with interdisciplinary team to serve patient needs
Maintain patient records with Epic Computer Software VNA of Cape Cod, Hyannis, MA (Oct 2015 - July 2020) Medical Social Worker
Provide psychosocial assessments to determine needs of patients and families
Provide social, economic, and emotional assistance to patients and their families
Provide education and access to community resources
Participate with interdisciplinary team to serve patient needs
Maintain patient records with Crescendo Computer Software
Assist patients with long-term planning as patient’s living situations require change
Assist patients to fill out Massachusetts Advanced Directives (HCP and MOLST)
Provide interventions for potential abuse and neglect Wingate Assisted Living at Brewster Place, Brewster, MA (July 2010 - Jan 2019) Social Worker
Oversee Group Adult Foster Care Program (Commonwealth of Mass. program helping elders who otherwise could not afford to live in assisted living)
Counsel aging residents through difficult life transitions
Develop and present in-services to employees as required by Commonwealth of Mass.
Help residents with community and medical resources, Medicare, MassHealth, and communications with outside agencies
Plan, develop, and help residents facilitate sight loss support group for residents suffering from different levels of sight impairment
Life Choice Hospice, Bourne, MA (Nov 2008 – Oct 2015) Hospice Social Worker/Bereavement Counselor
Provide psychosocial assessments to determine needs of patients and families
Participate with interdisciplinary team to discuss patient care at end of life
Maintain patient records on McKesson, Suncoast, and HCHB computer software
Develop and facilitate bereavement support groups and provide other bereavement services as needed, including mailings, phone calls, and counseling Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, Dennis, MA (Oct 2007 – Nov 2008) Home Care Case Manager
Managed a case load of 130 elders via SIMS computer software
Assessed elderly in homes to provide community agency services
Liaison between elders and contracted agencies to provide needed services
Substituted for supervisor to facilitate weekly team meetings Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton, FL (Employee, May 2006 – July 2007; Intern, Sept 2005 - April 2006)
Oncology Social Worker
Conducted biopsychosocial assessment of patients
Counseled patients and families through cancer diagnosis and treatment
Attended and participated in chart rounds, tumor board, and interdisciplinary meetings
Facilitated support group for women with cancer and breast wellness program
Facilitated support group for children whose parents were treated for cancer Professional Affiliations
State of Massachusetts LCSW
Certified in Reiki II Method of Natural Healing
Member of National Association of Social Workers (2004-13)
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