Christie Harry Gatlin
Columbia,Mississippi
Summary
To gain a position within a thriving organization that allows me to apply my knowledge, education and skills
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Camellia Home Health and Hospice
04.2015 - Current
- Conducted psychosocial assessments of the social, emotional, physical, and financial needs related to the patient’s illness, need for care, response to treatment, and adjustment to care which was followed by collaboration with the physician, nurse and therapist to develop the care plan
- Linked patients with available resources in the community, such as supplemental health, meals on wheels, food stamps, and transportation
- Provided patients/caregivers with education and counseling on patient’s illness/disability and advocated for equipment for in-home care
- Discussed and recommended the need for long-range care planning while informing patients/caregivers about alternative living arrangements
- Facilitated in-services in conflict resolution and educated newly hired nurses, physical and occupational therapists about the role and duties of the social worker
- Provided training for newly hired social workers.
Area Social Work Supervisor
MS Child Protection Services
05.2017 - 02.2016
- Supervised social workers as it relates to the investigations of child abuse and neglect; Reviewed and approved placements of foster homes/children; prepared and presented court reports to youth court; trained new employees.
Social Worker
Deaconess Hospice
11.2015 - 02.2014
- Conduct psychosocial assessments, provide counseling to patient/caregiver and link patients to community resources; facilitate in-services and train new hires.
Regional Manager
Calyx Medical Services
02.2014 - 11.2012
- Supervised 5 employees, managed the budget and operation/sales of diabetic, medical equipment; filing claims for reimbursement thru Medicare, Medicaid and private insurances; collaborated with other entities such as home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities and clinics.
Child Therapist
Southwest MS Mental Health
09.2012 - 01.2012
- Diagnosed and counseled children with mental health, behavioral and/or emotional problems; provided therapy with families and groups.
Case manager
Mississippi United to End Homelessness
11.2011 - 09.2011
- Provided case management services to individuals who were homeless or at risk of becoming homeless; Provided outreach to community agencies.
Social Worker/Case Manager
University of Southern Mississippi Institute of Disability Studies
08.2011 - 04.2010
- Provided case management services to individuals with disabilities and/or families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless; Coordinated with community agencies, organizations, businesses and industries providing supportive services; Implemented intake forms and completing assessments while assisting individuals with developing budgets, setting goals and educating him/her about the accessibility of rental/utility assistance utilizing the person centered planning process.
Social Service’s Director
Song Health & Rehab of Columbia
02.2010 - 06.2009
- Conducted in-services on adult abuse/neglect; in addition to facilitating meetings for: residents who are newly admitted to the facility, serving as the advocate to voice residents’ grievances/concern, and provided counseling and education to the residents/caregivers when he/she may be experiencing a rapid decline in his/her medical condition; Completed MDS (minimum data set) assessments & the Pre-Screening Admissions Packet thru the Division of Medicaid for Long Term Care
- Completed the clinical aspects of the Admission Packet; Prepared discharge/transfer summaries while linking residents with resources/services.
Crisis Counselor/Case Manager
Volunteers of America
06.2009 - 11.2007
- Provided crisis counseling and services as a support and resource for individuals, families and groups for those affected by the hurricane; Planned, coordinated and participated in a variety of activities and services to assist individuals and families in developing a personalized plan for disaster recovery; Conducted debriefing to volunteers, caregivers and/or first responders; Provided support and supervision to Resource Linkage Coordinators, as needed; Provided educational information to families and other support networks; Provided training for community and volunteer organizations on dealing with crises; Operated the Volunteers of America Hurricane Recovery Crisis Counselor’s Hotline.
Social Worker
Precious Years Developmental Center
01.2006 - 12.2004
- Assisted director with managing the budget and supervised a staff of five workers
- Developed forms for intake/registration of parents whom were in the need of respite for children with disabilities
- Case managed children’s plan of care among the doctors, counselors, and other entities involved with the family/child.
Medical Social Worker
Camellia Home Health and Hospice
05.2007 - 02.2004
- Conducted psychosocial assessments of the social, emotional, physical, and financial needs related to the patient’s illness, need for care, response to treatment, and adjustment to care which was followed by collaboration with the physician, nurse and therapist to develop the care plan
- Linked patients with available resources in the community, such as supplemental health, meals on wheels, food stamps, and transportation
- Provided patients/caregivers with education and counseling on patient’s illness/disability and advocated for equipment for in-home care
- Discussed and recommended the need for long-range care planning while informing patients/caregivers about alternative living arrangements
- Facilitated in-services in conflict resolution and educated newly hired nurses, physical and occupational therapists about the role and duties of the social worker
- Provided training for newly hired social workers.
Social Worker Advanced
Walthall County Department of Human Services Division of Family and Children’s Services
01.2004 - 10.2003
- Conducted special investigations of abuse/neglect, such as child deaths and/or abuse in agency-licensed homes; made recommendations for corrective action and changes in policies and procedures
- Investigated client/community complaints regarding practices/policies; assisted Regional Director and Area Social Work Supervisor in the development of County Action Plans to address the areas of need and to improve the agency’s outcomes;
- Served on the Multi-Disciplinary Team with Law Enforcement and the District Attorney’s Staff and other community partners to solicit feedback, share and interpret data and to develop a service array
- Reviewed and prepared reports based on the sample of cases reviewed for quality improvement.
Social Worker Senior
Marion County Department of Human Services Division of Family and Children’s Services
10.2003 - 05.1998
- Investigated reports of abuse and neglect on children from birth-seventeen year olds and vulnerable adults; removed custody of children whom were at high risk due to abuse/neglect
- Supervised placements of foster homes/children; prepared and presented court reports to youth court; conducted foster and adoptive home studies; trained new employees
- Co-led a support group for foster and adoptive teenagers and other assigned duties by the ASWS.
Education
Master of Social Work Degree -
The University of Southern MS
Hattiesburg, MS05.2003
Bachelor of Social Work Degree - undefined
The University of Southern MS
Hattiesburg, MS05.1997
Skills
- Bereavement counseling
- Clinical documentation
- Child welfare
- Healthcare navigation
- Self-harm prevention
- Home visitation
- Mental health counseling
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Multicultural competence
Certification
- Medicaid Certified for the State of Louisiana June 16, 2008
- Department of Health and Hospitals
- University of New Orleans
Awards
Received the Walter F. Weathers Award for Social Worker of the Year in 1999; Who’s Who Among Young Women Recipient; Member for Project CANA (opened a group home for girls); Volunteer for Make a Difference Day Campaigns, Advocate for Voter Registration and Tutor for After School Program at the First Mount Bethel Baptist Church.
Timeline
Area Social Work Supervisor
MS Child Protection Services
05.2017 - 02.2016
Social Worker
Deaconess Hospice
11.2015 - 02.2014
Medical Social Worker
Camellia Home Health and Hospice
04.2015 - Current
Regional Manager
Calyx Medical Services
02.2014 - 11.2012
Child Therapist
Southwest MS Mental Health
09.2012 - 01.2012
Case manager
Mississippi United to End Homelessness
11.2011 - 09.2011
Social Worker/Case Manager
University of Southern Mississippi Institute of Disability Studies
08.2011 - 04.2010
Social Service’s Director
Song Health & Rehab of Columbia
02.2010 - 06.2009
Crisis Counselor/Case Manager
Volunteers of America
06.2009 - 11.2007
Medical Social Worker
Camellia Home Health and Hospice
05.2007 - 02.2004
Social Worker
Precious Years Developmental Center
01.2006 - 12.2004
Social Worker Advanced
Walthall County Department of Human Services Division of Family and Children’s Services
01.2004 - 10.2003
Social Worker Senior
Marion County Department of Human Services Division of Family and Children’s Services
10.2003 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Social Work Degree - undefined
The University of Southern MS
Master of Social Work Degree -
The University of Southern MS
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