Katherine (Kate) Symons, LCSW-C
Marian House
Baltimore,MD
27
years of professional experience
LCSW-C seeking Clinical Care Manager position to promote healing and stability for individuals with complex medical and behavioral conditions and adverse social determinants of health. Come with extensive background in integrated case management, psychosocial assessment, person-centered care planning, trauma-informed and behavior change interventions, referral and linkage to health plan, government and community resources and interdisciplinary care coordination.
Work History
Therapist
2 Years 4 Months- Conduct individual psychotherapy for clients with mental illness, history of complex trauma and substance use disorders using trauma-informed, client-centered approaches.
- Assess behavioral health needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Conduct psychoeducational groups for clients on emotional regulation and addiction recovery.
- Document clinical notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy.
- Collaborate with program multidisciplinary teams to coordinate wraparound services.
Therapist Case Manager
4 Years 8 Months- Provided intensive case management and psychotherapy to individuals and families in supportive housing program with histories of chronic homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness, and complex trauma.
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments to inform individualized treatment planning and care coordination.
- Improved client outcomes in maintaining health and housing stability by implementing treatment plans, case management and behavior change interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams within clinic and providers and programs outside of clinic to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs and conditions.
Behavioral Health Consultant
4 Years 3 Months- Conducted psychosocial assessments, risk screenings, and crisis interventions for patients referred by their primary care providers to address complex behavioral needs.
- Referred patients to clinicians for mental health therapy, addictions treatment, and case management needs.
- Kept small caseloads of patients for ongoing psychotherapy services, HIV adherence and sexual risk counseling.
- Facilitated Anger Management group, with focus on mindfulness and emotional regulation.
Clinical Case Manager
8 Years 10 Months- Provided intensive case management to HIV/AIDS patients in Connect and Adherence Programs through assessment of barriers to care and development and implementation of client-centered case management plans.
- Accompanied clients as needed to primary care and specialist medical visits to support client adherence to and understanding of their medical care plan.
- Met with clients in office, home, shelter, hospital and other settings.
- Provided harm reduction, motivational interviewing and self-management coaching to assist clients with health-related goals.
- Assisted clients with benefits education and application assistance, shelter and housing placement, food and transportation assistance, and linkage to community support and health care resources.
- Facilitated HIV support groups with focus on self-management of illness and social support.
- Facilitated clinic and patient participation in 2012 International AIDS Conference and "We Can End AIDS" March.
Case Manager
5 Years 7 Months- Provided case management and supportive counseling in transitional housing setting to mothers with histories of homelessness in recovery from substance use disorders, mental illness and complex trauma.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to address client needs and tailor support strategies.
- Planned and coordinated cultural, educational and recreational trips for resident families.
Education
Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Skills
Extensive experience in social work and case management services for vulnerable and diverse populations.
Skilled in rapport building
comprehensive psychosocial assessment and person-centered care planning.
High level of knowledge of community resources
government health plan programs and skilled in referrals and linking clients to resources.
Skilled in assisting clients apply for and navigate state and federal benefits and insurance programs and facilitating referrals to medical daycare and home care services.
Broad experience in crisis intervention
trauma-informed supportive counseling
harm reduction
self-management coaching and motivational interviewing.
Diligent in documentation and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR platforms.
Have vehicle and comfortable with visiting clients in the field at home
shelter
hospital and other settings.
Range of experience in psychoeducational support group facilitation and planning.
Persistent in advocating for patients and patient care when appropriate.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Therapist
Marian House
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Therapist Case Manager
Health Care For The Homeless
10.2019 - 06.2024Read More
Behavioral Health Consultant
Health Care For The Homeless, Inc.
07.2015 - 10.2019Read More
Clinical Case Manager
Health Care for the Homeless
09.2006 - 07.2015Read More
Case Manager
Dayspring Programs
02.2000 - 09.2005Read More
University of MD School of Social Work
Master of Social Work
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Haverford College
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
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