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Education
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Kelly Cauthen

Licensed Master Social Worker
Lancaster,SC
Kelly Cauthen

Summary

Highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solution-oriented social worker passionate about positively impacting programs and helping participants by providing expert support. Possesses an innate ability to establish rapport quickly, build trust, interact with, and relate to individuals on all levels. Familiar with case management, discharge planning, and always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented and holistic approach.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

MUSC Healthg-Lancaster

Behavioral Health Social Worker-Emergency Dept.
09.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
  • Identified appropriate treatment resources and recommended patients for these services.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve patients.
  • Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
  • Conducted patient rounds to check on patients.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected patients and families to appropriate resources.

Life House Women's Shelter

Case Manager
12.2020 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Identified service gaps and located needed resources for individuals, including housing, work placement and other support
  • Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs
  • Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs
  • Coordinated referrals and direct support for homeless clients
  • Actively listened to clients, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans
  • Reviewed and recorded progress of patients.

Pathways Community Center

Case Manager
08.2019 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Took active role in client and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns
  • Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with clients and sister agencies
  • Adhered to established rules, ethical standards and codes of professional conduct conducive to positive learning atmosphere
  • Participated in professional growth programs to support improvement efforts
  • Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual client needs
  • Coordinated between various entities to manage cases
  • Reviewed and recorded progress of clients.

Pathways Community Center

Graduate Student Intern
06.2018 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Was completed at (ROC) local homeless shelter in Rock Hill

North Elementary School

Teaching Assistant
08.2017 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Prepared, duplicated, and collated teaching materials to help students better understand learning concepts
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators
  • Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher
  • Created individualized reading learning centers to improve program delivery
  • Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to three by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts and IEP goals
  • Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age- appropriate enrichment activities
  • Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support
  • Attended in-services, workshops, and seminars.

Education

Public

Certifications Trained in HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) Trained in Domestic Violence Awareness Trained in Suicide Awareness and Prevention Trained in Administration of Narcan Pediatric and Adult CPR and First Aid Certified SC Thrives Certified Counselor

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Master of Science from Social Work
05.2022

University Overview

Member of Gamma Beta Phi, Thesis: Psychological Effects of Domestic Violence

University Of South Carolina, Association of Social

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology, Criminal Justice
05.2018

University Overview

Global Temperature has on Criminal Behavior Activities and Honors, Workers - National and SC Chapter National Honors Society - Gamma Beta Phi at Winthrop University, My Carolina

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Master of Science from Forensic Psychology
12.2024

Skills

  • Represents Professionally
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Collaboration
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Case Management
  • Patient Health Assessments
  • Mental Health Support
  • Behavioral Health
  • Discharge Planning
  • Behavioral Treatment Referrals
  • Visiting Patients

Timeline

Behavioral Health Social Worker-Emergency Dept.

MUSC Healthg-Lancaster
09.2021 - Current

Case Manager

Life House Women's Shelter
12.2020 - 09.2021

Case Manager

Pathways Community Center
08.2019 - 04.2021

Graduate Student Intern

Pathways Community Center
06.2018 - 08.2018

Teaching Assistant

North Elementary School
08.2017 - 08.2018

Public

Certifications Trained in HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) Trained in Domestic Violence Awareness Trained in Suicide Awareness and Prevention Trained in Administration of Narcan Pediatric and Adult CPR and First Aid Certified SC Thrives Certified Counselor

Winthrop University

Master of Science from Social Work

University Of South Carolina, Association of Social

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology, Criminal Justice

Arizona State University

Master of Science from Forensic Psychology
Kelly CauthenLicensed Master Social Worker