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Kathy Martin
Cameron,OK
Summary
Seasoned Social Worker specializing in 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
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LCSW Therapist
New Hope Counseling and Guidance Center
Poteau, Oklahoma
03.2021 - Current
- Provided psychoeducation on topics such as stress management, anger management, parenting skills.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Utilized a variety of techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices during sessions.
Administrative Secretary
Poteau Public Schools
Poteau, OK
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted production and distribution of memos, newsletters, email updates and other forms of communication.
- Handled management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence.
- Received and routed incoming calls and correspondence to promote timely communication.
- Responded to requests for immediate office support, such as data searches, office memo drafts or reference retrievals.
- Managed phone calls from clients during Principal's absences and delivered informative answers to questions.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability by developing organizational filing systems for records, agendas and reports.
- Worked professionally to handle all client, vendor and public guest requirements.
- Improved office efficiency, managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Supported office operations, managed client correspondence, tracked records and handled internal communications.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Handled all incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Millennium Medical Services
Poteau, OK
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Arranged for medical, mental health or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Performed psychosocial assessments to identify barriers in patient ability to obtain or use medications.
- Coordinated care for medically-complex patients experiencing difficulties obtaining social services.
- Arranged and facilitated support groups, life skills education programs and supportive counseling for survivors by coordinating appropriate trained and license service providers.
- Consulted with other professionals regarding treatment of specific clients.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions weekly to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.
- Practiced cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy.
- Managed caseloads and advocated for client rights.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Provided counseling and emotional support for all populations served.
Medical Social Worker
Peachtree Hospice
Poteau, OK
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of professionals as well as patients and families to determine appropriate treatment options.
- Provided home-based social work support to terminally individuals.
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and evaluations of current needs.
- Counseled patients on ongoing basis to assist with challenges.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
- Arranged and facilitated support groups, life skills education programs and supportive counseling for survivors by coordinating appropriate trained and license service providers.
- Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
- Served as client advocate and promoted ideas that aligned with client best interest.
- Supported terminally ill patients and families with end-of-life counseling, crisis intervention and resource management.
- Offered grief and bereavement counseling to support family members after death of loved ones.
- Set up family meetings with guidance from physicians.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Provided counseling and emotional support for terminally ill patients.
Medical Social Worker
Fort Smith Regional Dialysis Center
Fort Smith, AR
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Counseled patients on ongoing basis to assist with challenges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of professionals as well as patients and families to determine appropriate treatment options.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and evaluations of current needs.
- Provided clinic-based social work support to dialysis patients.
- Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
Medical Social Worker
Peachtree Hospice
Poteau, OK
04.2006 - 05.2011
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
University Of Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK05.2008
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OKSkills
- Behavioral therapy
- Grief and bereavement counseling
- Psycho-social assessments
- Patient-centered care
- Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
Affiliations
Graduated PHI ALPHA Honor Society
Additional Information
Received Oklahoma Clinical Social Work License (LCSW) 9/18/15
Received Arkansas Clinical Social Work License (LCSW) 4/12/2021
While working for Millennium Medical Services I was assigned 3 nursing homes that I provided mental health services to. When I started the job I had only 3 homes and approximately 50 clients. I worked very hard to gain more homes and provide services to more clients that struggled with mental health issues. I had exceeded my goals and by the time my work ended I was servicing 5 homes and seeing approximately 90 clients. My work was going well and I was enjoying providing services. In March COVID 19 became an issue and my nursing homes stopped allowing outside services into the homes. I took the job in my local school system as the Administrative Secretary for the 5th and 6th grade center. I had to have employment and felt like I could explore some opportunities within the school system however, I missed being able to exercise my Social Work skills so I was very excited when I was approached by New Hope where I have been able to utilize my LCSW to full capacity.
Quote
You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
Sara Teasdale
Software
Interests
Hiking, quilting and crafting
Licenses
I am dually licensed as an LCSW in Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Timeline
LCSW Therapist
New Hope Counseling and Guidance Center
03.2021 - Current
Administrative Secretary
Poteau Public Schools
08.2020 - 02.2021
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Millennium Medical Services
08.2018 - 08.2020
Medical Social Worker
Peachtree Hospice
08.2013 - 08.2018
Medical Social Worker
Fort Smith Regional Dialysis Center
03.2013 - 08.2013
Medical Social Worker
Peachtree Hospice
04.2006 - 05.2011
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
University Of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Northeastern State University
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