Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker

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Leesburg, Ga *****

229-***-****

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Susan Wells

Objective To obtain a position in social work, case management or related field.

Education 1976-1980 Georgia Southwestern University Americus, GA

B.S., Psychology/ Minor, Sociology

Professional 3/98-Present Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Albany, GA

Experience Social Services Coordinator

 Complete psychosocial assessments and develops discharge plans.

 Provides crisis intervention services to patients, families and staff.

 Facilitates admissions/ transfers to nursing homes, LTACS, as well as hospital and rehab facilities.

 Arranges complex discharges of patients needing home health, medical equipment and infusion services.

 Works closely with physicians to make referrals to appropriate community resources to insure optimal quality patient outcomes.

12/96-3/98 Care South, Inc. Albany, GA

Social Worker

 After receiving a referral from a nurse, scheduled home visits with patients to assess their home needs.

 Made referrals to community agencies as needed.

7/85-12/96 Primus Industries Albany, GA

Social Service Technician Sr.

 Worked with mentally retarded adults and their families.

 Developed individual service plans for each client.

 Supervised staff in Medicaid waiver program.

Organizations HAVN Board Member

Social Services Coordinator

Albany Outreach Board of Managers

HIV Counselor

References Available upon request