Katelyn Miller

• Delivered social work services to aging population and families in Long-term care and Rehab setting.
• Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
• 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.
• Administered assessments and developed care plan goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
• Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
• Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments
• Collaborated and connected patients with home health and community based agencies to ensure safe and smooth transitions back into the community.
• Prepared all required treatment records and reports.
• Conducted Brief Interview of Mental Status and PHQ9 assessments regularly for residents to assess acute or significant changes.
• Addressed and processed grievances and concerns from family members, residents and staff.
• Prepared and reviewed materials and documentation for annual state audits.

• Kept up-to-date on case progress by frequently reviewing records and reporting findings to clients.
• Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
• Coordinated schedules and assignments for volunteer staff, maximizing team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Educated families and community members about domestic violence, including its impact on children.

· Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior therapy and Dialectical Behavior therapy (DBT).

· Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients’ level of functioning.

· Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.

· Tracked progress according to goals for all interventions.

· Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.

· Documented all information, plans, and responses.

· Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing.

· Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.

· Strategized with clinical team to prevent inmate diversion, abuse and recidivism.

· Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.

· Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.

· Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.

· Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.

· Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.