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Gina Adams

Adamsville,AL

Summary

Compassionate Discharge planner/Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Discharge Planner

Princeton Baptist Hospital
10.2022 - Current
  • Solved problems related to abrupt changes in discharge, coordinated updates and communicated discharge plans.
  • Facilitated timely referrals to alternate levels of care and assisted family or guardian with completion of applications.
  • Worked with utilization review to establish prior authorization for timely discharges.
  • Communicated with referral providers about new referrals and verified receipt of necessary information prior to arrivals.
  • Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.

Clinical Support Coordinator

New Directions Behavioral Health
09.2015 - 10.2023
  • Assisted in coordinating and scheduling appointments for follow-up visits.
  • Received and reviewed inpatient and outpatient reports.
  • Assisted in coordinating and scheduling appointments for follow-up visits.
  • Coordinated high-cost, high-risk and high-utilization cases.
  • Liaised with patients, clinic staff and centralized professional staff for problem resolution.
  • Promotes quality service delivery and effective care transition planning for optimal member health outcomes.
  • Assisted members by addressing barriers to adhering to after-care plans, assisting with problem resolution, and coordinating with all departments within New Directions, facilities, and providers to promote effective, efficient care for NDBH members.

Social Worker

Department Of Human Services
05.2014 - 02.2015
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
  • Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.

Education

Master's in Social Work - Social Work

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL
05.2020

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
05.2013

Skills

  • Patient and Family Interaction
  • Inmate Interviews
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Discharge Recommendations
  • Active Listening
  • Gathering Referrals
  • Patient Support
  • Educational Materials and Resources

Certification

  • LMSW - Licensed Master's Social Worker

Timeline

Discharge Planner

Princeton Baptist Hospital
10.2022 - Current

Clinical Support Coordinator

New Directions Behavioral Health
09.2015 - 10.2023

Social Worker

Department Of Human Services
05.2014 - 02.2015

Master's in Social Work - Social Work

Alabama A & M University

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of Alabama At Birmingham

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