Jill Wernersbach
Summary
Knowledgeable Social Work Case Manager with a passion for Acute Rehab and is experienced in coordinating care for a diverse patient population. Proactive and resourceful with strong knowledge of community resources. Strong communicator with passion for helping others.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehab Coordinator/Clinical Liaison
Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2014 - Current
- Evaluate patients for Inpatient Rehab placement in a variety of different settings- Acute Hospitals, Long Term Acute Care Hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities and Home
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify therapy needs as well as determine medical necessity for admission to Inpatient Rehab
- Assess patients to ensure a viable discharge plan and assist with providing resources to patients and family members/caregivers to help develop a safe discharge plan
- Communicate with families and patients regarding expectations and evaluation process for rehab placement
- Review patient medical records while adhering to Federal, State and local standards
- Maintained effective communication with patients, families, case managers and healthcare providers
- Communicate with insurance providers and case managers to open cases for authorization, provide clinical updates
- Develop relationships with physicians, nurses, social workers and therapists to build volume for the hospital.
Clinical Social Worker
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
05.2011 - 07.2014
- Worked on the Ortho/Neuro/Trauma unit
- Provide case management and discharge planning services to ensure that each patient is offered options for a safe discharge from the hospital
- Help patients families cope with the social, psychological, cultural and medical issues resulting from an illness or injury
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to identify patient needs and make sure that their needs are addressed
- Provide uninsured patients with the resources they need to ensure a safe discharge
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with outside community health and social agencies
- Maintaining confidential documentation in accordance with Federal, State and local standards
- Managed discharge planning and arranged post-acute services such as home health care, Community Based Assistance, Durable Medical Equipment, LTACH and Acute, referrals
- Maintain knowledge of community resources for insured and uninsured patients.
Program Coordinator
WorkReady, Inc
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Provide Case Management, Supported Employment, Job Placement, Training and Job Coaching for individuals with various cognitive, emotional and physical disabilities
- Responsible for working with clients referred from Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) in finding competitive employment and negotiating needed accommodations related to their specific disabilities
- These clients also include Veterans referred through DARS
- Manage a staff of up to 7 Employment Specialists
- Manage and assign caseloads for each Employment Specialist
- Responsible for communicating with DARS Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Rehabilitation Services Technicians, and Area Managers as well as potential employers
- Monitor staff performance and effectiveness, making recommendations and implementing necessary changes in order to improve outcomes and quality of service
- Interview, hire and train new staff members
- Assist in program development, improvements, and the implementation of new policies and procedures
- Maintain confidential records in accordance to DARS regulations
- Submit documentation in a timely manner for billing
- Cultivate and maintain a collaborative relationship with DARS and other service providers
- Market WorkReady's services in order to increase referrals and expansion of service areas
- Helped to initially establish the South Dallas and Waco territories.
Director of Social Services
Northwood Healthcare Center
10.2005 - 08.2008
- Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Social Services Department
- Provide Case Management to all residents admitted to the facility
- Maintaining confidential documentation in accordance with Federal, State and local standards
- Monitor the medically related emotional and social needs of residents
- Communicate effectively with facility's physicians, nursing staff and other departments
- Responsible for conflict resolution between residents, family members and staff
- Developed and managed initial contact as necessary with discharge planner, family or responsible party to initiate tours of the facility and follow up procedures
- Responsible for new and re-admission paperwork
- Managed discharge planning and arranged post-acute services such as home health care, Community Based Assistance, Durable Medical Equipment
- Assisted Residents and their families in applying for Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Part's B and D, as well as private insurance
- Responsible for marketing Northwood's services to area hospitals, doctor's offices, community organizations and home health companies as well as to community members
- Assisted in the assessment of new residents by reviewing medical records as well as on-site assessments at hospitals, patient homes, etc
- Crisis Intervention with residents, family members and staff
- Behavior Risk Management- tracking of psychotropic medication use and ensuring there were no adverse reactions
- Completed AIMS testing on all residents receiving psychotropic medications.
Education
Master of Social Work - Direct Practice
Texas State University
2008
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Texas State University
2005
Skills
- Case Management
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Social Work
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Coordinating Referrals
Additional Information
- Licensed to practice Social Work in the State of Texas. License #52839,
- Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education Grant Recipient-2008
- Texas Long Term Care Institute Stipend Recipient- 2005
Timeline
Rehab Coordinator/Clinical Liaison
Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2014 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
05.2011 - 07.2014
Program Coordinator
WorkReady, Inc
08.2008 - 05.2011
Director of Social Services
Northwood Healthcare Center
10.2005 - 08.2008
Master of Social Work - Direct Practice
Texas State University
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Texas State University
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