Dynamic and dedicated professional with nearly 18 years at Mercy Care Long Term Care, adept at conducting comprehensive assessments and advocating for clients. Skilled in effective communication and knowledgeable about community resources, I excel in connecting individuals with essential services to enhance their quality of life.
This was a temporary, as needed position assisting long term care case managers in completing comprehensive assessments with their long term care members in various settings, including at home, in assisted living placements and in nursing facilities. Assessment topics included personal history, medical and mental health conditions and treatment goal planning and review.
During the almost 18 years I worked in this position, I completed comprehensive assessments and care management with long term care members in a variety of settings, including at home, in assisted living placements , in nursing facilities and in behavioral health placements. Ongoing duties included ensuring that members on my assigned caseload received medically necessary services and care as well as advocacy.. Referral to needed community resources was completed as needed.
In this position, I worked with an assigned caseload of older and/or disabled individuals who lived in the community.. I met with individuals in their homes regularly to assess and assist with accessing community resources to meet financial , food,housing, and health care needs , including mental health services. On an as needed basis, I assisted individuals with completing applications for the above programs.
My skills include :
* ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
* familiarity with medical and mental health conditions as well as with related terminology
* ability to interview thoroughly and effectively
* knowledge of community resources
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since July of 2004.
I have a long history of working with older and/or disabled individuals. My interests include interviewing, writing, and helping individuals access resources , services and support and providing advocacy as needed.