Amber Taylor
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Compassionate social worker accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Collaborative professional possessing excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with poise..
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker I
State of Alabama
09.2021 - Current
- Develop a social service plan for a select caseload in child protective services, adult protective services, child and adult foster care and/or adoptions; investigate abuse and neglect cases; provide immediate crisis intervention; assess need and delivery of services. Devised and implemented community-based programs to promote mental health awareness.
- Demonstrates use of sound judgment and competence in managing critical incidents and communications with others.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs. Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records. Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
Medicaid Case Manager
West Alabama Regional Commission
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Develop service plans including coordination of formal and informal support services, implement care plans, and assess the care planning for discharge from institutionalization
- Perform annual reassessments of Level of Care (LOC), monthly face-to-face visits, and verify Medicaid Eligibility
- Initiate community outreach opportunities that include finding cost effective home and community-based services, research the availability of resources available to clients and maintain general knowledge of the Medicaid Waiver program.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care. Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
Family Protection Specialist
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Intervened and/or assisted law enforcement in volatile situations involving removing at-risk children/vulnerable adults from abusive parents or guardians
- Completed special assignments, investigations and training requirements
- Participated in case conferences and/or staff meetings
- Interviewed clients, client groups, offenders, and others to obtain extensive social, developmental, psychological, medical, family, educational, and employment background information
- Determined clients' strengths and needs using the Clients Functional Assessment (CFA) to assist clients in achieving his/her goals
- Coordinated counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and/or social workers
- Connected individuals to applicable community resources.
- Attended and participated in court hearings.
Patient Care Assistant/Unit Secretary
DCH Regional Hospital
06.2011 - 08.2017
- Provided all personal care services in accordance with the plan of treatment assigned by the registered nurse
- Applied safety principles and proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care
- Demonstrates working knowledge of order entry process and transcription of physician orders
- Accurately documented care provided according to policies and procedures.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2017
Skills
- Organizational skills and Time Management
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- Documentation and case management
Timeline
Social Worker I
State of Alabama
09.2021 - Current
Medicaid Case Manager
West Alabama Regional Commission
10.2018 - 01.2021
Family Protection Specialist
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
09.2017 - 10.2018
Patient Care Assistant/Unit Secretary
DCH Regional Hospital
06.2011 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Alabama
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