Kristin M. Mize, MSW, LCSW
**** ******* ****** ** *******, GA 30312 404-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Experience
Emory university Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, GA 2007 - Present
Medical Social Worker
Assess patient needs and implement appropriate and safe discharge plans
Take part in interdisciplinary approach to patient care coordination
Provide psychosocial and emotional support for patients and their loved ones
Maintain current records and coordinate amongst care providers using ECIN
Participate in LEAN project to smooth discharge work flow processes
Bournewood Hospital, Brookline, MA 2006 – 2007
Clinical Social Worker
Completed inpatient psychosocial assessments within specified time limits.
Provided psychoeducation and support to clients and their families.
Led support groups to explore issues of substance abuse and mental health.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to facilitate appropriate treatment and discharge plans.
Leveraged and maximized relationships with surrounding community agencies to ease discharge planning.
Maintained accurate record-keeping in accordance with Hospital and JCAHO requirements.
BMC Healthnet Behavioral Health Insurance, Boston, MA 2007
Clinical Utilization Reviewer
Reviewed members’ clinical information and authorized treatment for appropriate level of psychiatric care.
Offered suitable support and information as members needed.
Processed billing for requesting providers as needed for authorized services.
Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA 2003-2004
Social Work Intern
Provided outpatient psychosocial support to individuals (5-17 years old) and families
Facilitated goal-oriented therapeutic groups to develop adaptive coping and relational skills.
Conducted psychiatric assessments and referred for relevant consultation and disposition for clients in the Emergency Department.
Westford Academy, Westford, MA 2002-2003
School Social Work Intern
Counseled at-risk high school students to improve school functioning.
Co-facilitated support groups that aimed to develop age-appropriate social skills.
Co-taught a counseling class to 11th and 12th grade students with focus on peer-mediation.
Education
Boston University School of Social Work Boston, MA
Master of Social Work Class of 2004
GPA: 3.96
Clinical Social Work Tract
Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science - Psychology Class of 2002
Dean’s List: Fall 2000 through Spring 2002
Psi Chi Member
Skills
Excellent talent in developing relationships across diverse organizational units; Maintain a mastery in communication skills with team members at all levels; Identify opportunities for improvement, utilizing critical thinking skills to affect change and development; Dedicated to meeting client/organization expectations of excellence