Katie Cox
Northlake,Texas
Summary
Caring Social Worker offering case management expertise quickly building trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and diagnosis management. Committed to achieving high-quality, cost-effective care for patients and families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Master Social Worker
Suncoast Hospice
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Provide clinical counseling by normalizing the situation of hospice patients and family through the hospice journey
- Participate in an interdisciplinary treatment team evaluating patient status and if they are hospice appropriate
- Arrange transport to the in-patient unit for patients in critical condition or respite
Licensed Master Social Worker
Champion Hospice
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Meet with family members to obtain information and help assess if further services are needed for patients and families
- Coordinate services such as respite, transfers, placement and recommended treatment plans
Licensed Master Social Worker
Amedisys Hospice
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provide therapy and give emotional support with emphasis on life review
- Go to care plan meetings and IDG working as a part of the hospice team
- Make recommendations for services based on patient needs including placement, caregiver referrals, advanced directives
Licensed Master Social Worker
Envoy Hospice
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Attend CEU's for licensure
- Educate families on end of life care
- Make recommendations for services based on patient needs including placement, caregiver referrals, advanced directives
Licensed Master Social Worker
Faith Presbyterian Hospice
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Support families and patients with supportive counseling to promote positive adaptation to change during the final days of life
- Coordinate services such as long-term care placement, Meals on Wheels, Family Medical Leave, Power of Attorney
Licensed Master Social Worker
Silverado Hospice
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Write visit notes including patient status and condition which reflect hospice service eligibility
- Assess patient safety and develop safety plans to ensure patients have security and protection
- Assess client and family needs to evaluate and update treatment plans and hospice plan of care
- Educate families on end of life care
- Make recommendations for services based on patient needs including placement, caregiver referrals, advanced directives
Licensed Master Social Worker
Elysian Hospice
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Have family meetings and act as intermediary between differences within family unit educating and advocating for client right to self-determination and safety
- Promote social justice and client right to self-determination within company culture
Licensed Master Social Worker
Altus Hospice
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Obtain DNR orders
- Discharge plan including discovering housing upon discharge, contacting families, risk assessment, coordination of transportation, etc
Education
Master of Social Work - Direct Practice with Health
The University of Texas at Arlington
05.2016
Bachelor's of Science - Sociology
Northern Arizona University
12.2013
Skills
- EMDR Trained
- Person Centered Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Home Care Home Base
- Consolo
- Suncoast
- Netsmart
- Axxess
Awards
Dallas Area Gerontological Society Scholarship Winner, 5000, Awarded for social work program with emphasis on gerontology
License
Texas State Licensed Master Social Worker, #62912, 06/30/26
Timeline
Licensed Master Social Worker
Suncoast Hospice
04.2024 - 11.2024
Licensed Master Social Worker
Champion Hospice
08.2023 - 02.2024
Licensed Master Social Worker
Amedisys Hospice
08.2022 - 08.2023
Licensed Master Social Worker
Envoy Hospice
07.2021 - 07.2022
Licensed Master Social Worker
Faith Presbyterian Hospice
08.2019 - 07.2021
Licensed Master Social Worker
Silverado Hospice
12.2018 - 07.2019
Licensed Master Social Worker
Elysian Hospice
08.2017 - 12.2018
Licensed Master Social Worker
Altus Hospice
09.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Social Work - Direct Practice with Health
The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor's of Science - Sociology
Northern Arizona University