Jennifer Medo
Metairie,LA
Summary
Seasoned Social Worker specializing in educational assessments, situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. Services clients to promote optimum mental, emotional and behavioral health in collaboration with other members of health care team. Demonstrates psycho-social assessment, treatment planning and advocacy skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker Evaluation Coordinator
Jefferson Parish Public Schools
Marrero, LA
07.2016 - Current
- Attends and participates in ABIT meetings
- Coordinates individual student evaluations as assigned or designated and submits within specified timelines.
- Facilitates communication between the home and school, seeking to involve families in the educational process.
- Consults with teachers, parents, and appropriate persons in determining special education eligibility.
Mental Health Social Worker - Child and Youth
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
Marrero , LA
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Enhanced counseling services with multifaceted approach incorporating multiple disciplines.
- Conducted assessments of client's needs and developed appropriate interventions.
- Assessed risk factors associated with suicide or violence towards others.
- Developed and optimized treatment plans to help clients continue to progress.
- Educated clients about available resources in the community.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, case managers and other clinical staff in providing comprehensive services to clients.
- Provided psychotherapy to individuals and families.
Inpatient Social Worker
Touro Infirmary Hospital
New Orleans, LA
12.2000 - 07.2002
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans that meet the unique needs of each patient.
- Partnered with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and other medical professionals to provide holistic care for patients.
Inpatient/Outpatient Social Worker
State Of Louisiana Department Of Social Services
New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
12.1996 - 12.2000
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Provided direct clinical social work services to individuals and families in a mental health setting.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
Education
MBA - Health Care Management
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12-2000
Master of Science - Social Work
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA12-1995
Skills
- Crisis Assessment
- Client Documentation
- Clinical Supervision
- Educational Support
- Behavioral Counseling
Certification
Board Approved Clinical Supervisor 5/24/2002- Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker 12/30/1998 - Current
Timeline
Social Worker Evaluation Coordinator
Jefferson Parish Public Schools
07.2016 - Current
Mental Health Social Worker - Child and Youth
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
07.2013 - 07.2016
Inpatient Social Worker
Touro Infirmary Hospital
12.2000 - 07.2002
Inpatient/Outpatient Social Worker
State Of Louisiana Department Of Social Services
12.1996 - 12.2000
MBA - Health Care Management
University of New Orleans
Master of Science - Social Work
Tulane University
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