Carissa Klutzke
Liscened Social Worker
Aurora,CO
Summary
Licensed Masters of Social Work in the state of Colorado offering seven years of hospital and clinical experience including: Administering Biopsychosocial assessments in a residential treatment and hospital settings. I am a highly motivated professional who demonstrates the ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. I possess strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. I am also committed to helping individuals and families better their lives on a holistic level,
- I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. I have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure full-time or part-time positions. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
- I am an organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker II
HCA
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
Tele-Assessment Counselor
Coastal Harbor Health Systems
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Devised and implemented community-based programs to promote mental health awareness.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
Family Social Worker
Family Promise of Effingham
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Introduced students to concepts in algebra and reading to encourage recall of educational content.
- Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Case Management Coordinator
Ready2CONNECT
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Served as case coordinator, assuming responsibility for complex, high-volume assignments and guiding endeavors to successful completion.
- Structured standardized case management processes to comply with regulatory agency statutes and standards.
- Devised and implemented cost-control plans to enhance department operations.
- Oversaw implementation of employment and financial education programs, collaborating with management to achieve smooth operations.
- Guided and supervised employment programs to promote social work and case management principles.
- Created care plans that addressed clinical and financial challenges, family requirements and facilitated patient quality of life.
- Made appropriate referrals, monitored client services in appropriate time frames, sought supervisory guidance as required, documented services provided and completed departmental billing procedures.
- Teamed up with managers and executives to assist in evaluating and improving performance of direct services, contributing to strategic program planning and development.
- Managed and monitored program activities and evaluated quality for improvement recommendations.
- Mentored advocates, case managers, interns and volunteers to create positive, productive atmosphere.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Union Mission
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as addiction, personality disorders and physical disabilities.
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
Intern-Investigative Social Worker
Adult Protective Services
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
- Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
Medical Technician
Wesleyan Hospital, Wound Care Center
10.2005 - 08.2008
- Assessed new protocols and equipment for relevance and helped implement chosen updates.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Prepared blood, plasma and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type and compatibility tests.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
- Prepared and inspected medical equipment and instruments to manage wear and tear.
- Implemented infection control practices in handling specimens and equipment to provide protection and comply with health and safety protocols.
Phlebotomist and Lab Technician
St. Elizabeth Hospital
05.2003 - 07.2005
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Boston University
Bachelors of Social Work - undefined
Wichita State University
Associates of Science - undefined
Butler Community College
Licenses & Certifications
12.2016
Skills
- Patient Health Information Access
- Obtaining Referrals
- Managing Records
- Assessing Needs
- Educating Families
- Conducting Bio-Psychosocial Assessments
- Service Referral Management
- Protective Services
- Mental Health Treatment Programming
- Social History Intake Procedures
- Team Collaborating
- Best Practices and Standards
Additional Information
Awards and Achievements
- President of MOMs Club- Dallas Chapter 2009-2010
- Recipient of the Centennial Volunteer Award for United Way 2015
- Awarded May 2018 Most Fabulous of Effingham Non-Profit 2018
- Award Recipient for Family Promise President of Women’s Charity Auxiliary Group at St. Boniface in Springfield, GA 2019
Timeline
Medical Social Worker II
HCA
12.2019 - 04.2020
Tele-Assessment Counselor
Coastal Harbor Health Systems
02.2019 - 05.2019
Family Social Worker
Family Promise of Effingham
08.2017 - 12.2018
Case Management Coordinator
Ready2CONNECT
02.2016 - 08.2017
Clinical Social Work Intern
Union Mission
05.2015 - 12.2015
Intern-Investigative Social Worker
Adult Protective Services
08.2008 - 05.2009
Medical Technician
Wesleyan Hospital, Wound Care Center
10.2005 - 08.2008
Phlebotomist and Lab Technician
St. Elizabeth Hospital
05.2003 - 07.2005
Masters of Social Work -
Boston University
Bachelors of Social Work - undefined
Wichita State University
Associates of Science - undefined
Butler Community College
Licenses & Certifications
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