To benefit an organization that can utilize an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Care Manager who has earned a reputation as an innovative, dedicated and compassionate professional.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Population
Care Management, Saint Agnes Hospital
, MD
02.2018 - Current
Develops coordinates and evaluates population health/ ambulatory care management strategy that incorporates leadership, partnership, policy development and advocacy to address chronic medical conditions and social determinants of health.
Analyzes population health status and population health determinants and develops system wide strategies that improve population health and reduce health inequities including developing policy and program proposals and business cases for SAH initiatives.
Collaborates with other SAH staff, liaises with organizations, agencies and community services to identify present and future population health issues and trends and initiate action by SAH partners to address social determinants of health.
Oversees SAH community health promotion grant programs that build community capacity to improve health among specific patient populations such as diabetes, seniors, COPD, CHF and behavioral health /substance use disorders.
Develops and supports community partnerships to enhance knowledge base on population health interventions and ambulatory care management
Hires and trained all management staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education.
Program Manager
Oncology, Saint Agnes Cancer Institute
Baltimore, MD
09.2006 - 02.2018
Responsible for managing direct development and operations of out-patient clinical oncology social work department.
Supervisory experience includes: managing departmental administrative and professional staff.
Comprehensive case management services including clinical oncology psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling, assessment and referral for mental health, substance abuse and comprehensive community resources.
Extensive experience in program development.
Chairperson for multiple community based fundraising events annually.
Chairperson of SAH Survivorship Advisory Board.
Field Instructor: UMBC, UMB Graduate School of Social Work, Loyola Graduate Pastoral Counseling
Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills.
Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
Provided ongoing clinical counseling to help patients cope with their cancer diagnosis.
Brief Solution Focus / CBT/ Crisis Interventions.
Support Group Facilitator: CBT / Solution Focused- Breast Cancer, Cancer Survivorship, Teen/Children, Grief, Pillars for Life.
Social Worker III /Interim Supervisor/ Trainer
Saint Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, MD
09.1998 - 01.2006
Comprehensive discharge planning to post-acute care centers, home care, community resources, hospice /palliative care, psychiatric placements and assisted living facilities.
Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans including advance directives, complex medical conditions and behavioral health care.
Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes.
Medical Social Work / Care Manager Consultant
Towson Rehabilitation Center
Towson, MD
11.1996 - 05.2001
Provided multi-discipline case management services to comprehensive rehabilitation patients.
Responsible for completing psychosocial assessments and community referrals.
Developed and implemented marketing objectives, staff education and community education programs.
Chaired and oversaw certification process for obtaining TRC's initial and subsequent Joint Commission Accreditation.
Created and implemented social work and company-wide policy and procedures including disaster planning, pain management, domestic violence, patient abuse and safety.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
07.1995
Bachelor of Science - BSW
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
05.1992
Skills
Skilled Social Work Care Manager
Strategic and Innovative Leader
Solid Interpersonal Skills
Project / Program Management
Effective Public Speaker
Mentor /Educator
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Community-based Educational Programs
Patient Advocacy
Certification
Licensed Certified Social Worker -Clinical, Maryland
Certified Social Work Supervisor, Maryland
Licensed Clinical Social Worker -Clinical, Connecticut -Pending
Additional Information
Ascension Saint Agnes Associate of the Quarter
Ascension Saint Agnes Associate of the Year
Nominee 2019 and 2022 The Daily Record -Maryland's Top 100 Women
Director of Marketing and Business Development at Huntsville Health Care CenterDirector of Marketing and Business Development at Huntsville Health Care Center