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Christie A. Manning

254 Whitaker Road, Fairview,NC

Summary

Licensed Clinical Social Work Manager with 20 years of experience specializing in Geriatric Behavioral Health, Veterans, Women and Children, and Wellness Services. Organized and driven with an impressive list of achievements excelling within high-pressure environments. Skilled at applying various learning methods and tools to optimize patient care, manage staff, and serve as an adjunct faculty member with East Carolina University College of Nursing - Masters in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Pardee Cancer Center

Hendersonville , NC

08.2022 - Current

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients.
Performed crisis intervention when needed to help stabilize patients in distressful situations.
Participated in weekly supervision meetings with supervisor to review cases and collaborate on best practices.
Gave presentations to interdisciplinary team members, including clinical documentation and therapeutic observations.
Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families in a clinical setting.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Manager

Asheville Buncombe Christian Community Ministry, ABCCM

Asheville, NC

07.2020 - 07.2022

Recruited individuals bringing talent, well-developed skills sets and passion for helping others, effectively building exceptionally gifted team of personnel.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Led and motivated 7 employees through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities.
Headed clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements between Transformation Village and Vaya Health Care.
Coordinated delivery of exceptional residential care by evaluating workflows and innovative program implementations.
Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes.

Program Manager

Vidant Behavioral Health Center

Tarboro, NC

07.2017 - 07.2020

Handles the tasks of analyzing the services, facility, equipment, and employees to maintain the smooth running of the organization.
Interacts with people in external organizations like the private sector, voluntary groups, and social services.
Ensures that the administrative staff performs services in accordance with the state and federal regulations.
Responsible for conducting inspections and audits.
Handles the tasks of commissioning local health care through hospital management, community health services, and general practitioners.
Responsible for hiring, appraisal, and development of clinical staff and administrative staff.
Handles the duties of Clinical Preceptor - for the Master of Social Work Program and Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at East Carolina University.
North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure #C008122.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Vidant Outpatient Clinic

Williamston, NC

09.2010 - 07.2017

Provides comprehensive clinical social work service utilizing psychotherapy interventions and community organization skills to promote maximum patient/family functioning.
Collaborates with patients, caregivers, physicians and other providers to develop a comprehensive plan of care for mental health patients and families.
Completion and documentation for involuntary commitment, testimony in and recommendation to the court.
Maintains a current knowledge of social work practice, standards and regulatory guidelines.

Behavioral Health Specialist

University Health Systems of Eastern NC

Edenton, NC

06.2010 - 09.2010

Effectively assessed, planned, and implemented therapeutic services in a multidisciplinary setting specific to the mental health and substance abuse needs of geriatric, the Veteran population, Women and Children, Young Adults, the LGBTQ+ population, and those who suffer with Complex trauma and the Chronically ill medical diagnoses.
Maintained accurate and confidential patient records in accordance with North Carolina state standards.
Facilitation of individual or group therapy sessions.
Utilized Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Pyscho-education, evidenced based practice for individuals, groups, and families, and Exposure Therapy. Managed Collaborative Care Program at Tarboro Multipurpose Clinic, Facilitated Seeking Safety, New Directions, and Matrix Mental Health and Substance abuse Groups.
Provides treatment in a variety of settings, including tele-mental health.

Social Worker and Discharge Planner

Beaufort County Hospital-Behavioral Health Unit

Washington , NC

01.2009 - 06.2010

Facilitated discharge activities and coordination in determining discharge disposition.
Supervised and trained new discharge planner, BS and MSW interns.
Conducted and facilitated three weekly recreational/psycho-educational and interpersonal groups with 15-20 inpatient residents.

Health and Wellness Coordinator

Martin County Department Of Aging

Williamston, NC

01.1999 - 09.2008

Created and facilitated aerobic instruction, arthritis foundation class and promoted healthy living wellness programs for senior adults in Martin County, NC.
Developed and implemented SENIOR FEST a health and wellness fair/fundraiser, which provided community connections for 400 participants, with a focus on geriatric health and well-being.
Personally raised $7000.00 for Senior Fest operations.
Coordinator for Martin County Senior Center (S.H.I.I.P.) Adult Medicare program, Seniors Health, and Information Insurance Program.

Education

Masters of Business Administration -

University of Mount Olive

634 Henderson, NC

2018

Masters of Social Work -

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

2010

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - Exercise And Sport Science

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, East Carolina University College of Nursing

Greenville, NC

1998