Daphne Tice
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work IV
Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility
02.2024 - Current
- Evaluated the effectiveness of client interventions, refining strategies as needed to maximize outcomes and achieve desired goals.
- Monitored client progress regularly, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
Medical Social Worker
Amedisys Hospice Care
10.2019 - 02.2024
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
Case Manager
Druid City Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
- Liaised with social worker to expedite financial assistance not covered by insurance.
University of Alabama Birmingham 1917 Clinic
UAB Medicine
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Director of Social Services
Affinity Hospice
10.2006 - 02.2018
- Facilitated open communication between staff members, promoting teamwork and collaborative problem-solving approaches to challenges faced by clients.
- Established preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs of consumers.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct and improve services.
- Delegated authority and responsibility to department personnel.
- Created staff work assignments and monitored activity for efficient follow through.
- Managed social service development planners regarding contract development and budget.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Caring Hands Hospice
Caring Hands Hospice
08.2011 - 09.2013
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and reducing accidents.
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing knowledge of best practices and company procedures.
- Improved team productivity by effectively communicating with coworkers and supervisors on project requirements.
Bryce Mental Hospital
State Of Alabama Department Of Mental Health
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Conducted thorough assessments of client needs, leading to accurate diagnoses and appropriate intervention recommendations.
- Advocated for client rights within the healthcare system, ensuring equitable access to treatment options and resources.
- Coordinated discharge planning processes to ensure seamless transitions from institutional settings back into the community.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in mental health social work field.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients, resulting in improved well-being and daily functioning.
Amedisys Home Health
Amedisys Home Health Care
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Organized community outreach events to educate the public on the benefits of home health care services for various demographics including seniors, disabled individuals.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
Medical Social Work
Odyssey Hospice
03.2006 - 10.2006
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
Case Manager
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
09.2002 - 03.2006
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
- Provided education on health and nutrition for patients to maintain healthy habits and wellbeing.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Medical Social Worker
Gulf Coast Oncology
01.2001 - 09.2002
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Art
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL05.1986
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Professional boundaries
- Multicultural Competence
- Self-care strategies
- Administrative Management
- Patient Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Case Documentation
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Empathy Development
- Continuing education
- Mental Health Assessment
Timeline
Social Work IV
Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility
02.2024 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Amedisys Hospice Care
10.2019 - 02.2024
Case Manager
Druid City Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2019
University of Alabama Birmingham 1917 Clinic
UAB Medicine
11.2018 - 10.2019
Caring Hands Hospice
Caring Hands Hospice
08.2011 - 09.2013
Bryce Mental Hospital
State Of Alabama Department Of Mental Health
06.2011 - 08.2011
Amedisys Home Health
Amedisys Home Health Care
08.2008 - 08.2011
Director of Social Services
Affinity Hospice
10.2006 - 02.2018
Medical Social Work
Odyssey Hospice
03.2006 - 10.2006
Case Manager
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
09.2002 - 03.2006
Medical Social Worker
Gulf Coast Oncology
01.2001 - 09.2002
Master of Arts - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Art
University of Montevallo
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