Deborah Knight
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am a skilled clinician with over 25 years of experience in the field. While I have enjoyed all of my previous positions, I am ready to move on to a more administrative postion in the field.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Licensed ER Behavioral Health Clinician
Palomar Health
09.2018 - Current
- Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments with patients in the Emergency department, inpatient BH unit and medical floor units
- Conduct substance abuse assessments and provide necessary tools and resources
- Provide Crisis intervention and de-escalation for psychiatric patients, trauma patients and other acute patients and their families
- Trauma liaison between the trauma patient, their family and tie interdisciplinary team providing care
- Provide grief and bereavement support to family members in the ER
- Mandatory reporting of child and eider abuse
- Received certification for SD County, and initiated 5150 and 5250 holds, patient advisements and attended Hearings 5250 Certification Hearings as hospital representative
- Facilitate inpatient psychiatric admission to appropriate unit, including obtaining insurance authorization
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless care on Medical floors
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs, in both the ER and on Acute medical floors.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Involved in interviewing new staff and responsible for providing onboarding orientation
- Attend monthly and quarterly meetings involving ER and BH departments , and community meetings (eg: PERT)
- Responsible for clinician schedules for 2 ERs and the BH unit
- Time keeper for department time cards
- Facilitate bi-monthly staff meetings
Behavioral Health Clinician /Senior Medical Social Worker
Palomar Health
03.2001 - 09.2018
- Conduct substance abuse assessments and provide necessary tools and resources
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Provide Crisis intervention and de-escalation for psychiatric patients, trauma patients and other acute patients and their families
- Trauma liaison between the trauma patient, their family and tie interdisciplinary team providing care
- Provide grief and bereavement support to family members in the ER
- Mandatory reporting of child and eider abuse
- Received certification for SD County, and initiated 5150 and 5250 holds, patient advisements and attended Hearings 5250 Certification Hearings as hospital representative
- Facilitate inpatient psychiatric admission to appropriate unit, including obtaining insurance authorization
- Involved in interviewing new staff and responsible for providing onboarding orientation
- Responsible for clinician schedules for 2 ERs
- Provide agenda and take minutes for the monthly staff meetings
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless care on Medical floors
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
Medical Social Worker
Palomar Health
05.1998 - 03.2001
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Managed caseload of multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Medical Social Worker
Palomar Continuing Care (SNF)
01.1994 - 05.1998
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Participated in quarterly interdisciplinary care conferences involving patient and family members, to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
Education
Master of Social Work - Medical Social Work
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.1992
Associate of Science - Human Relations
St Joseph's College
Patchogue, NY06.1985
Skills
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Training Programs
- Presenting Cases
- Active Listening
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Leadership Training
- Crisis Situations
Certification
- Licensed CLinical Social Worker - #85696 Current 9/20/22-9/20/24 Issued 2018
Additional Information
* CPR certified
* CPI / Non violent crisis intervention certification
* Knowledgeable in DSM-V diagnoses
* Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) training
Timeline
Lead Licensed ER Behavioral Health Clinician
Palomar Health
09.2018 - Current
Behavioral Health Clinician /Senior Medical Social Worker
Palomar Health
03.2001 - 09.2018
Medical Social Worker
Palomar Health
05.1998 - 03.2001
Medical Social Worker
Palomar Continuing Care (SNF)
01.1994 - 05.1998
Master of Social Work - Medical Social Work
San Diego State University
Associate of Science - Human Relations
St Joseph's College
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