Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Program Leadership

Katherine L. Curci-DeGaro

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Skills Summary Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in psychosocial assessment and treatment modalities. Skilled in computerized medical records, team development, and competency assessments. Excellent background in program development and management. Experienced in geriatrics and program development and management.

Employment

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (GS-13)

May 2022 - Present

CONCERT Coach

Department of Veterans Affairs

VACO, GEC

Served as the CONCERT Coach for the State Veterans Homes (SVH) across the nation, responsible for collaborating on the oversight, implementation, and ongoing quality assurance and quality improvement in VA’s SVH program within GEC. Responsibilities have a critical impact on the quality of resident care in VA SVHs.

Provided leadership to the SVHs to improve quality and oversight and collecting, compiling, and/or tracking of data and program information. Supported National, VISN and field facilities by providing clinical program and policy guidance and assistance with the development of interdisciplinary approaches to the accomplishment of strategic plans and initiatives related to the SVH quality programs. Analyzes, develops, and tracks multifunctional programs and region-wide programming reports and determines program objectives for national reports related to SVH quality programs. Developed and designed educational opportunities for VISN points of contact. Participated in preparing replies to inquiries from members of Congress, Veterans Service Organizations, citizens directed to the President, the Secretary, the Under Secretary for Health and the other internal or external sources.

Adjunct Professor

Jan 16 - Present

Saint Leo University

NEED LOCATION

Provide instruction for Bachelor of Social Work students on campus.

Supervisory Licensed Clinical Social-Worker (GS-13)

Supervisory Licensed Clinical Social Worker (GS-13)

Dept. Of Veterans Affairs

February 2004-May 2022

Tampa, FL

Provided professional social work services for veterans and their families/significant others in compliance with VA, VISN, station, Strategic Health Group, and Social Work policies and memorandums for patients admitted to Tampa VA Hospital.

Social Work Administrator for nine Social Work Programs to include the Community Living Center.

Worked with CLC Leadership to engage CLC staff and change policies and procedures to increase the star rating for the CLC.

As the Contract Nursing Home (CNH) Program Coordinator and the State Nursing Home (SVH) Program Coordinator and Team Leader for all inspection teams, conduct Recognition, Annual, and For Cause Health Inspections for all contracted facilities.

As the CNH/SVH Team Leader, responsible for ensuring reviews, inspections, and program evaluations are properly completed and that the findings and recommendations are developed into a report.

Provided supervisory, clinical, and administrative guidance to twenty-two social workers.

Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative for all contracted facilities. Manages a budget of over $10 million yearly.

Provided clinical supervision for licensure to five social workers and numerous MSW interns.

Plans, coordinates, and conducts extensive pre-inspection research, oversees related work of CNH and SVH team members and provides guidance to all teams members as needed.

Plans, schedules health inspections, and training for all CNH and SVH team members.

Inspects, analyzes, and evaluates quantitative and qualitative information obtained during the health inspections, identify all potential problems and areas that require improvement, such as quality indicators.

Meets and works with CNH and SVH administration to present findings and recommendations.

Provided administrative and management oversight of the CNH/SVH Program and administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to veterans.

Developed and implemented information systems to track activities including visits, follow up monitors, discharges, and patient satisfaction.

Developed, implemented, and evaluated clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services.

Provided assessment, treatment, and planning for a complex population of patients which reflect the age-specific, psychosocial, and functional needs of the veteran.

Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings and provided social discipline specific expertise in the planning and intervention processes.

Carried full responsibility for cases, presented a wide range of social, emotional, and environmental problems and provided services according to the assessment of veterans’ needs, encompassing even the most difficult cases.

Effectively utilized electronic resources required for providing services and managing social work duties. Completed documentation in compliance with the social work assessment and documentation policy.

Knowledgeable in all Federal and Florida specific requirements including Medicare and Medicaid.

Served as the VISN Leader for the CNH/SVH Programs under GEC.

Managed the Social Work Government vehicle to include all reporting requirements.

Clinical Social Worker

VA State Veterans’ Nursing Home

January 1999-February 2004

Land O’ Lakes, FL

Provided primary social work service in a biopsychosocial context for inpatient veterans admitted to the State VA Nursing Home for both skilled and custodial care.

Conducted thorough biopsychosocial assessments and staging for all Alzheimer’s patients. Developed comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment plans in coordination with the assigned doctor, interdisciplinary treatment team members, and the patient.

Provided a full range of psychosocial interventions, techniques, and services to supplant, enhance, or serve as adjunct therapy to medical treatment, and initiated referrals and consults as indicated. Familiar with all state and federal guidelines including Medicare and Medicaid.

Social Worker

National Healthcare

July 1996-January 1999

Brooksville, FL

Provided primary social work services in a biopsychosocial context for inpatient veterans admitted to the facility.

Conducted thorough biopsychosocial assessments and staging for all Alzheimer’s patients. Developed comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment plans in coordination with the assigned doctor, interdisciplinary treatment team members, and the patient.

Provided a full range of psychosocial interventions, techniques, and services to supplant, enhance, or serve as adjunct therapy to medical treatment, and initiated referrals and consults as indicated.

Education

Doctor of Social Work

Walden University

Feb 2022

Masters in Social Work

Geriatric Social Work Certificate

University of South Florida

Certificate in Case Management

Supervisory Leader in Aging

NASW

Certificate in Geriatrics

NASW

Certificate in Mentoring

VA

Qualified Field Instructor

USF and Saint Leo University

Qualified Supervisor

State of Florida

Contracting Officers Representative (COR)

VA

State of Florida QIS Survey Training

AHCA

References Available upon Request.

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