Case Manager Mental Health

Loretta B. Pretlow 410-***-****

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Summary

Qualified Mental Health Professional possessing in depth knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis and treatment. Responsible self-starter who communicates well and is dedicated to improving the well being of the clients. Mental Health professional driven to help others overcome personal obstacles. Comfortable working autonomously or in a team-based setting.

Professional Experience

Case Manager May 18th 2022 to present

House of Ruth

Develops a comprehensive client driven case plan with both long term and short-term goals identified. Completes a timeline and measures for each goal. Monitors progress towards goals in regularly scheduled weekly sessions. Evaluates and adjust case plans as needed and provides written warnings with consequences if satisfactory progress has not been met.

Empowers clients to become involved in their own planning and goal setting.

Refers client to the appropriate resources to assist with meeting goals.

Supportive housing, case manager, assures that specific HUD programs goals are met and provides extensive case manager to foster transition from homelessness to permanent housing.

Case Manager November 2018 -May 10, 2022

Project Plase:

Work with the homeless populations.

Collected all personal documents.

Assist client obtaining all personal document such as birth certificate, social security card.

Assist the client to schedule all doctor appointment.

Assist client to obtain employment as well help client to obtain resume

People Encouraging People: April 2015- November 2018

Advocated to obtain services and benefits.

Collected all personal documents.

Assisted tenants to obtain and maintain stable housing.

Provided referrals to community health.

Taught activities of daily living to clients.

Participated in social activities including celebrations and tenant meetings.

Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital June 1997- to April 2015

Health System Specialist/Case Manager

Evaluate clients throughout their stay to determine their response to care.

Complete psychological assessments for substance abuse clients to identify and recommend appropriate services.

Performed various clerical and administrative duties such as initiation and processing of health care forms, documents, medical documentation, and reports used in patient administration.

Coordinated meeting and present daily outpatient service information to hospital staff, physician, and treatment center for referrals.

Applied individual behavior modification plan, assisted clients refrain from addition to substances behaviors such as gambling, alcohol, and other drugs.

Walter Reed Army Hospital August 1983 to June 1997

Family Advocacy Program/Case Manager

Assessed various family and community resources to meet client’s needs and developed individualized plans.

Interacted with families and assessed their need for education concerning patient status.

Demonstrated the ability to establish rapport with the client families and other caregivers.

Maintained all records to ensure compliance with various regulatory authorizes.

Helped people of all backgrounds address their own needs through psychosocial services and advocacy.

1.PSI CHI National Honor Society in Psychology

2.CHI Sigma Iota Counseling International Honor Society

3.Coppin Connect Student against Substance Abuse

4.GPA: 3.899

Master of Science Alcohol Substance Abuse Coppin State University 9/2009 to 5/2011

Human Services/Social Worker Bachelor of Art Sojourner Douglass College 9/2002 to 6/2005

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