Carol Daniel Kourtsis
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Dedicated clinical social worker with a strong background in pediatric hospital care, medical trauma support, and discharge planning. Known for clear communication, dependable follow-through, and effective collaboration with physicians, nurses, and care teams.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital
Morgantown, WV
11.1997 - Current
- Completed psychosocial assessments for NICU and birthing center patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
- Completed psychosocial assessments for pediatric patients and families at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Assigned to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for 23 years and helped cover care management needs on other inpatient units at Children's Hospital.
- Facilitated crisis intervention for families and patients facing medical trauma and emotional distress, providing essential support during critical moments.
- Coordinated comprehensive discharge planning with families, caregivers, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transitions.
- Worked with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, APP staff and care team members on treatment planning.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and care plans in hospital records.
- Arranged referrals for counseling, housing, financial, and child welfare support services.
- Educated clients about available resources and services in the community.
- Acted as agency liaison, connecting service providers, community organizations, and government entities to enhance collaborative care efforts.
Social Worker
Coordinating Council for Independent Living
Morgantown, WV
09.1996 - 11.1997
- Provided counseling and advocacy support for people with disabilities seeking independent living. Monthly home visits across multiple counties in West Virginia.
- Referred clients to community resources through local health and social service networks.
- Assessed client needs and connected them to housing, benefits, and support services.
- Documented case notes and maintained confidential records for service coordination.
Reservationist
WVU Mountainlair
Morgantown, WV
08.1992 - 12.1995
- Managed reservation requests for WVU Mountainlair meeting and event spaces.
- Answered calls and emails from guests, students, and campus departments.
- Reviewed availability, policies, and setup needs for each reservation.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Worker
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-1995
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV12-1993
Skills
- Psychosocial assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Discharge planning
- Epic charting
- Care coordination
- Case management
- Dependable
- Organized
- Adaptable
- Proficient in typing/ key boarding
- Self motiviated
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital
11.1997 - Current
Social Worker
Coordinating Council for Independent Living
09.1996 - 11.1997
Reservationist
WVU Mountainlair
08.1992 - 12.1995
Master of Arts - Social Worker
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
West Virginia University