Jhirkayla Clark, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Plano
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in Mental Health and Community Based Services. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 6-year background serving the community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Worker III
UT Southwestern
09.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnoses using DSM-5 criteria for a wide range of psychological conditions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop integrated care strategies for patients with complex, co-occurring disorders.
- Interview clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Maintains familiarity with psychotropic medications, their effects, and their role in treatment.
- Deliver evidence based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to alleviate/address mental health concerns and teach new coping skills and mechanisms
- Conduct educational sessions for staff on mental health awareness, conflict resolution, etc.
- Mediate conflicts and facilitate productive conversations in patient/ family settings.
- Manage crisis situations, including suicide risk assessment and immediate intervention.
Mental Health Therapist
Taylormade Counseling Services
07.2021 - Current
- Assess, diagnose, and treat adolescents and adults with mental health concerns using crisis intervention and assessment tools
- Conduct intake assessments and develope client-centered treatment plans based on DSM-5 criteria.
- Administer clinically appropriate treatment based on mental health assessment and treatment plans
- Provide continuous treatment planning and evaluation of progress to ensure quality and effective treatment
- Performs psychotherapeutic treatment using various modalities such as CBT, TF-CBT, and DBT and maintains familiarity with applying research findings to clinical practice
- Maintain confidential and accurate documentation of client interactions and progress in line with HIPAA regulations.
Care Transition Manager
Texas Health Resources-Alliance, PRN Weekends
02.2021 - Current
- Evaluated high risk patients for discharge planning needs and consult with physicians and healthcare team regarding findings and transition barriers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine plan of care, length of stay, and assess ongoing needs
- Implemented transitional plan of care to through service referrals and assure that patients and families are making informed decision.
- Educated and provided information and resources to patients and families regarding availability of community services.
- Maintained current knowledge of payor benefits and available community resources, as well as requirements.
- Established and maintained relationships with community agencies to assist with referring and meeting patient care needs.
Clinical Social Worker
Visiting Nurse Association
07.2020 - 01.2024
- Managed intake assessments and referrals to appropriate community services, and follow up until needs are resolved or determined to be unresolvable for Meals on Wheels clients.
- Utilized social work skills to perform psychosocial assessments and be cognizant of social determinants of health as it relates to clients’ individual needs.
- Served as coordinator for VNA hospital partnerships by interacting with health systems, hospitals and/or insurance companies to formulate and deliver data.
- Coordinated with VNA Palliative/Hospice department to provide MOW clients with serious illness care coordination.
- Identified program improvement opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and promptly reporting information and data on client needs and preferences.
- Managed bachelor and master level social work interns.
Clinical Social Worker
South Arlington Dialysis Center
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided psychosocial assessments on each patient within 30 days of admission and annually thereafter.
- Assists patients and families in obtaining financial assistance, medical insurance coverage, and community resources to meet patients’ needs.
- Participated in developments of each patient’s plan of care based on patient’s current psychosocial needs identified in patient’s assessments.
- Provided casework and group work services to patients and their families in dealing with special problems associated with End Stage Renal Disease.
- Participated in Interdisciplinary Care Team Meetings and assists in developing and reviewing care plans, admissions, and discharges.
Hospice/Home Health Medical Social Worker
Universal Health Services
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided coordinated in home care to patients of all age groups.
- Performed in-depth psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling, and referrals to meet needs of patient/family.
- Educated patients and families related to social service issues, including long-term placement, financial issues, and funeral planning.
- Participated in Interdisciplinary Care Team Meetings and assisted in developing and reviewing care plans, admissions, and discharges.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions pertaining to end of life arrangements.
Client Services Navigator
Visiting Nurse Association
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Provided in-depth assessment, planning, referral to appropriate community services, and followed-up until needs were resolved or determined to be unresolvable of high-risk clients.
- Utilized community resources to assist clients in meeting identified needs that impacted their health care costs and utilization.
- Identified program improvement opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and promptly reporting information on client needs and preferences.
- Made timely yearly recertification visits to high-risk clients as assigned to review eligibility for service and to update functional, financial, and medical information.
- Conducted community trainings and presentations to inform community of company’s resources.
- Configured monthly invoices and provided monthly reports to community partners.
- Formulated and tracked data to determine effectiveness of program.
- Promoted positive image to community through speaking engagements and community liaison work.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX 07.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Social Work -
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 08.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Case management proficiency
Adept at treatment and discharge planning
Crisis management and Intervention
Psychiatric evaluation
Integrated healthcare models
Data analysis
Professional networking
Professional References
Brittany Young, ESQ, Singleton Law Firm
Milesbj2007@gmail.com
(318) 349-7847
Ro'Shounda Bradley, Teacher, Arlington ISD
Rbradley@aisd.net
(318) 573-1720
Megan Cole, MSW, Department of Family Protective Services
Mcole547509@gmail.com
(337) 459-2802
Timeline
Social Worker III
UT Southwestern
09.2022 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Taylormade Counseling Services
07.2021 - Current
Care Transition Manager
Texas Health Resources-Alliance, PRN Weekends
02.2021 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
Visiting Nurse Association
07.2020 - 01.2024
Clinical Social Worker
South Arlington Dialysis Center
05.2019 - 03.2021
Hospice/Home Health Medical Social Worker
Universal Health Services
02.2019 - 03.2020
Client Services Navigator
Visiting Nurse Association
08.2016 - 02.2019
Master of Social Work -
Stephen F. Austin State University
07.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Social Work -
Northwestern State University
08.2011 - 05.2015
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