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High School Health Insurance

Location:
Atlanta, GA
Posted:
March 06, 2011

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Resume:

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



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