Ja'Kari McBryde
Summary
Goal-oriented and detail-oriented Healthcare professional with experience in patient care, case management, and psychiatric patients. Im seeking a position to leverage my skills in the healthcare case management, resources and problem-solving to contribute to the growth of a healthcare organization
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Specialist
AdventHealth
05.2023 - Current
- Worked on psychiatric/Medical units
- Conducted behavioral health assessments evaluations.
- Completed psychosocial assessments and assisted patient and families with appropriate and safe discharge planning.
- Educated and assisted patient and families with patient discharge needs from DME, home health care, extended care facilities, hospice, resources, and financial information.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to provide treatment planning.
- Developed strong relationships with community organizations, expanding available resources for clients in need of additional support.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by proactively identifying potential barriers to successful discharge planning.
- Advocated for clients'' best interests during meetings with healthcare providers, ensuring they received necessary care and interventions.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Bridges Community Support Services
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Enhanced client assessments by incorporating evidence-based practices and culturally sensitive approaches.
- Improved treatment plans for clients by conducting thorough biopsychosocial evaluations and identifying appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate change.
- Streamlined case management processes, resulting in more efficient use of time and resources for both staff and clients.
- Increased client engagement by tailoring therapeutic approaches to individual needs and strengths.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups to empower clients and enhance their understanding of mental health issues.
- Utilized cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to help clients identify patterns of thinking that contributed to emotional distress.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills among clients, guiding them through the process of accessing community resources and support systems.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping strategies, promoting resilience and overall wellbeing.
- Contributed to clinical team meetings, sharing insights on cases to inform treatment planning decisions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions according to agency policies and professional standards.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Technician
Vocational Rehabilitation
Winter Park, FL
2021.07 - 2022.09
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL04.2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL04.2019
Skills
- Active Listening
- Group Facilitation
- Disability Support
- Behavioral Health Knowledge
- Emergency Response
- Customer Relations
- Crisis Intervention
- Documentation Management
- Advanced communication
- Customer service
- Microsoft office
- Client Advocacy
- Dischage Planning
- Assessment Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
Certification
- Register Clinical Social Work Intern #ISW19796
- BLS Certified #69CAD98
- Certified Case Management Preceptor, AdventHealth - March 2024
Timeline
Social Work Specialist
AdventHealth
05.2023 - Current
Clinical Social Work Intern
Bridges Community Support Services
11.2022 - 04.2023
Technician
Vocational Rehabilitation
2021.07 - 2022.09
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of North Florida
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Seminole State College of Florida