MaKesha L. Curry, LMSW, MS

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Katy, Texas 77449

832-***-****

adyel7@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications and Skills

• 25 years’ experience as a Social Worker/Case Manager

• Intensive Outpatient Program Director

• Admissions/Discharge Planner for Skilled Nursing Facility

• Developed Marketing Plan and managed operational budget

• Managerial- Interviewed, Hired, Trained and Supervised Staff

• Facilitated group, family and individual therapy, MDS assessments and Evaluations

• Conducted vocational evaluations, disability ratings and job placements

• Familiar with Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance billing

• Licensed Social Worker

• Team Player, Conflict resolution and Crisis Care Team Leader

• Strong assessment skills with emphasis on psychiatric diagnosis and medication, DSM V

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to multi-task, time management

• Computer literate with a working knowledge of most software programs Education

MS, Social Work, C.S.W.E. Accredited

Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas MS, Rehabilitation Counseling

Southern University and A&M College Baton Rouge, Louisiana B.S.W., Social Work, C.S.W.E. Accredited

Southern University and A&M College Baton Rouge, Louisiana Employment History

Medical Social Worker Amedisys Hospice Houston, Texas 2020-Present Job duties for this position include: Working as part of the Interdisciplinary team. Assisting patients and families who are on hospice. Develop and implement therapeutic treatment plan. Provide emotional support for patients and families. Conduct family meetings to explain hospice philosophy. Assisting patients with final planning. This includes, but not limited to: completion of DNR, Power of Attorney and Advanced Directives, applying for disability, referral to the VA National Cemetery for burial. Coordination of care with Nurse Case Manager, Clinical Manager and Medical Director to discuss patient’s needs. This includes: arranging DME, ambulance transport, placement in Skilled Nursing Facilities, respite care, personal care homes and patient’s home. Provide community resources for cremation, dental care, home care provider services and local health care.

IOP Program Director Oceans Behavioral Hospital Houston, Texas 2019- 2020 Job duties for this position include: Working as part of the Interdisciplinary team. Ability to incorporate regulatory standards into clinical practice to ensure compliance. Monitoring group activity, driver and therapist compliance. Counsels individuals or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems. Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan in medical setting. Ability to oversee the clinical team, administration and program treatment milieu. Conflict resolution. Ability to make instant grounded decisions in an emergency. Has a working knowledge of various health insurances and must be experienced in EMR and insurance requirements of maintaining behavioral health assessments. Knowledge of confidentiality and privacy laws associated with the treatment of clients in an outpatient treatment facilities. Conducted performance appraisals and participate in hiring and termination recommendations. Social Work Case Manager Greenville, SC 2018-2019 Bon Secours Mercy Health Job duties for this position include: Working on the Oncology/Hematology unit at St. Francis Hospital. Working with triage doctors and RN nurse practitioners to coordinate care for patients. Assisted with discharge planning which included, but not limited to placement at skilled nursing facilities, rehab centers, assistance with medications and community resources. Working with various insurance companies in obtaining authorizations for services. Service Coordinator Houston, Texas 2016-2018 Texas Children’s Health Plan Job duties for this position include: conducting assessments to determine level of assistance needed for services. Working with children with disabilities using a person-centered approach to support the needs of the family, coordinate care and provide community resources to support the health and well-being of children and their families. Social Worker

West Houston Medical

Center Kingwood Medical

Center

Houston, Texas

Kingwood, Texas

2014-2018

2013-2014

Job duties for this position include: Triage with doctors and RN case managers to provide acute care for patients. Assisted with discharge planning which included placement and assistance with medications and community resources. Obtained authorizations from health insurance companies.

Houston, Texas 2008 – 2013 Director

Social Services Houston, Texas 2006 – 2007 Spring Branch Health Care Center Legend Oaks Health Care Center

Job duties for this position included: development of care plans with the treatment team, assisted with admissions and clinical reviews; completion of initial intake, social history, psychiatric evaluations, MDS, annual and quarterly assessments on residents, coordinating discharge patient planning with various home health and DME agencies; conducting MMSE exams; assisting with completion of DNR’s, Medicaid applications, Hospice and Guardianship planning; assisting with marketing, facilitating meetings in the community and recruitment of new physicians and health care professionals. Assisted with the hiring and training new staff, conducted drug screens and back ground checks. Organized and facilitated employee retention committee. Medical Social Worker Med Net Health Care Houston, Texas 2012-2014

Job duties for this position included: assisting patients in their homes who need home health services. This included, assisting in completion of Medicaid/Medicare application, ascertaining community resources and providing crisis counseling. Development of care plans with treatment team, intake assessment, case management and discharge planning. Clinical Liaison

Providian Home Health Inc. Houston, Texas 2006 Job duties for this position included: working as a Liaison between the home health agency and numerous Physicians, Hospitals, Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers and Dialysis Centers; facilitating meetings within the community; and managing an expense account. Social Worker Nightingale Rehabilitation Center Houston, Texas 2005

Job duties for this position included: conducting assessments and providing case management for clients with developmental disabilities; development of care plans with treatment team; hiring, training and supervision of staff; overseeing general revenue and budgets, compiling quarterly reports and acquiring new business contracts.

Intake Counselor

United Behavioral Health Houston, Texas 2001 – 2003 Job duties for this position included: screening callers telephonically to determine mental health needs and provided benefit information, selection of provider services, EAP services, acute psychiatric emergencies and chemical dependency issues; triaged calls with management and other health care professionals to determine and authorize care.

AMH Forensic Counselor MHMRA (Harris County Jail)

Houston, Texas 2000 – 2001

Job duties for this position included: screening Inmates for the presence of mental health issues upon booking into the jail; met with treatment team; conducted intake assessments and mini mental evaluations; provided written, narrative documentation of Inmate contact to Psychiatrist, Court and Law Enforcements Personnel to assist in jail diversion program. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Texas Rehabilitation Commission Houston, Texas 1999 – 2000

Job duties for this position included: conducting initial assessments, care plans, meeting with treatment team, coordination of services and community resources; managing a case load of 600 clients assisting with preparation of individualized treatment plans, counseling and guidance, job assessments, vocational evaluations, and training and job placement for individuals with disabilities; managed six-figure budget; and hired, trained, and supervised staff. References available upon request

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