BEVERLY LYNN WILKERSON
Detroit,Michigan
Summary
Knowledgeable School Social Worker focused on helping students excel in academic and social situations by working with teachers, families and outside resources to build powerful support network.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utilization Management (UM) Clinical Specialist
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with mental health provider organizations to develop and update the Utilization Management (UM) program.
- Work collaboratively with other DWIHN departments to implement and improve the utilization management programs.
- Reduced hospital recidivism rates through effective patient education on disease management and self-care techniques.
- Participate in discharge planning activities for inpatient programs.
- Speaker to conference attendees, clinicians, and administrators.
- Assist UM Director in providing oversight of the UM programs.
- Authorize continued inpatient hospital stays and maintains accurate records of all communications and interventions.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care plans and ensure successful treatment outcomes.
- Prepare denial letters for Medicaid recipients and dual eligible MI Health Link enrollees.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clinical needs to provide tailored solutions for individual healthcare facilities, resulting in better patient experiences.
- Review clinical information for behavioral health concurrent reviews.
School Social Worker
Kaleidoscope Education Solutions-KES
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Provided direct counseling services to children focusing on IEP goals.
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Completed psychosocial histories of students under evaluation.
School Social Worker
Detroit Board of Education
10.1992 - 06.2019
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of students' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and service planning.
- Helped students and families to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Provided direct counseling services to children and their families.
- Enhanced students' attendance by addressing underlying social and emotional issues.
- Interpreted behavioral problems for parents and other caregivers.
- Assisted parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
- Served as liaison between the school and the community.
- Participated in the development and implementation of the individual education plans.
- Monitored progress of identified students using data-driven decision making to adjust intervention plans as needed..
- Coordinated and participate in the multidisciplinary team.
- Supervised Social Work Interns and trained new employees.
- Facilitated parent education and support groups
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Coordinated with local health agencies to provide vaccinations and health screenings, improving student health outcomes.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Led professional development sessions for faculty on mental health awareness, enhancing staff's ability to support students.
- Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment, and reporting and documentation.
- Resolved conflicts among students with mediation techniques, promoting harmonious school community.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MichiganBachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MichiganSkills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Effective Time Management
- Effective Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Intrinsic Motivation
- Comprehensive Evaluations
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Clinical expertise
- Effective Organizational Skills
- Critical thinking
Certification
- 2009, International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, 204683
- 2008, Michigan Certification of Board Addictions Professionals, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, C‑02026
- 1992, State of Michigan, Department of Education, Certified School Social Worker
- 1989, State of Michigan, Department of Community Health, Master Social Worker, Clinical and Macro License (Formerly known as a Certified Social Worker), 6801046795
Timeline
School Social Worker
Kaleidoscope Education Solutions-KES
03.2023 - 06.2023
Utilization Management (UM) Clinical Specialist
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network
07.2019 - Current
School Social Worker
Detroit Board of Education
10.1992 - 06.2019
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Western Michigan University
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