Kim Morris
Summary
With 28 years of social work experience in the healthcare and behavioral health industry, I possess a strong ability to handle multiple tasks and thrive under pressure. My background includes working as a hospital discharge planner at level I/II trauma centers, long-term care, behavioral health settings, and middle school environments. Currently, I am seeking an opportunity to leverage my extensive experience within an organization that can benefit from my skills and expertise.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Science Specialist, Crisis Responder
Department of Veterans Affairs
Atlanta, GA
01.2017 - Current
- Triage callers for symptoms of distress
- Provide crisis intervention and counseling to callers experiencing acute mental distress
- Perform diagnostic and clinical assessments
- Make determination for disposition based on assessment for suicidal, homicidal ideations or psychosis
- Provide emotional support and connect to resources
- Make referrals to Suicide Prevention Coordinators
- Initiate emergency services via EMC Transport and Law Enforcement
- Coordinate with hospitals to inform of patients' ETA
- Complete documentation according to protocol
- Preceptor collateral duties, manage, train, silent monitor for quality assurance, coach trainees
Mental Health Counselor
Maxim Healthcare/Hilsman Middle School
Athens, GA
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided mental health support services to students
- Assessed for acute psychological distress
- Provided counseling and referrals
- Managed behavioral modification techniques
- Implemented coping strategies (i.e, grounding)
- Psychoeducation provided to students and parents
- Collaborated with school counselors, and other interdisciplinary staff
Part time Social Worker, MSW
Salude Rehabilitation Center
Suwanee, GA
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted the social services department with discharge planning
- Prepared discharge packets
- Completed MDS using Point Click Care
Social Worker, MSW, Registry
Emory University Hospital
Decatur, GA
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Independently assessed, coordinated, and implemented safe patient discharge plans to the proper level of care
- Prioritized referrals received from interdisciplinary team
- Attended Triads and interdisciplinary team meetings to screen for high-risk patient to decide proper length of stay per DRG
- Kept patient, family, and clinical team abreast of changes to discharge plan
- Collaborated with case managers, and community care providers, for referrals to appropriate services
- Completed documentation efficiently using computer applications (i.e., ECIN, AllScripts, Health quest and the internet) to assure continuity of care
- Coordinated with ACMs to make referrals and arrange for patients' transportation home, SNF, LTAC or shelters
Interim Director of Social Services
Chelsey Park Health and Rehabilitation Center
Dahlonega, GA
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided social services to patients in a complex clinical program
- Provided emotional support to patients diagnosed with neurological diseases (ALS, MS, CVA’s)
- Coordinated Telehealth psychological services
- Coordinated discharge planning
- Completed assessments and care plans
Director of Social Services
San Jose Health and Rehabilitation Center
Jacksonville, FL
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Responsible for the delivery of social services to residents and families in a 120-bed skilled nursing facility
- Formulated care plans and completed assessments
- Coordinated discharge planning process
- Coordinated ancillary services for residents
Emergency Services Evaluator
Mental Health Resource Center, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Used Baker Act criteria and DSM-5 standards, evaluated and assessed crisis telephone calls and/or walk-ins to determine need
- Conducted mental health screening evaluations to determine and implement appropriate dispositions
- Obtained Insurance benefits verification, pre-authorization for inpatient admission
- Coordinated transfer to other mental health providers
- Provided services to Adolescents and Adults
Social Worker
Life Care Center
Orange Park, FL
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Completed social histories and MDS assessments ongoing
- Updated and modified care plans as needed
- Participated in care plan meetings
- Assessed and monitored mood and behavior of residents
- Coordinated discharge planning with interdisciplinary staff
Care Coordination/Case Manager Social Worker
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, VA
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Managed and collaborated in discharge planning for patients with simple and complex needs, coordinated services with agencies for post hospital care
- Discussed treatment and discharge plan with RN care manager daily
- Assessed for immediate discharge planning needs and developed discharge plans as determined by the patient's medical condition, level of independence, functional capacity, family/social support systems, and financial resources
- Communicated the discharge plan to patient/family and the interdisciplinary care team by timely documentation in the medical record (MIDAS & ECIN), participation in discharge planning rounds, and/or verbal dialogue as appropriate
- Collaborated with patient/family to develop a safe discharge plan
- Assumed leadership role in facilitating meetings and comprehensive care planning with interdisciplinary team prn
- Demonstrated a commitment of quality service to patients, the community, and co-workers
- Screened patients using high risk indicators (i.e
- Frequent hospitalization, support systems, homeless, abuse, neglect, exploitation, and domestic violence)
Psychiatric Emergency Response Crisis Intervention Clinician
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Woodbridge, VA
02.2011 - 06.2012
- Screened patients experiencing suicidal ideation or psychosis in the emergency department
- Completed crisis assessments and consulted with the on-call Psychiatrist for recommended disposition
- Provided referrals and arranged medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services
- Documented patient acuity and clinical impressions using the DSM IV, diagnostic guidelines on the assessment tool
- Conducted insurance benefits verification, pre-authorization, and/or bed availability for admissions as needed
Director of Resident and Family Services
Envoy
Woodbridge, VA
06.2010 - 05.2011
- Assumed full responsibility for the delivery of social services to residents and their families in a 120-bed Skilled Nursing and Rehab facility
- Completed patient assessments, charted weekly progress notes and quarterly summaries
- Coordinated discharge planning
- Supervised Social Services Assistant
- Provided training and completed employee evaluation
- Collaborated with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and available client services
Social Services Coordinator
Hermitage
Alexandria, VA
09.2006 - 02.2010
- Assumed full responsibility for the delivery of comprehensive health and social services to residents in a 200 beds continuing care retirement community
- Completed monthly Inspections in resident's apartments and reviewed lease agreements
- Executed and completed Advance Directives
- Investigated alleged abuse and neglect and reported to Adult Protective Services
- Participated in care plan meetings
Social Worker
Birmingham Green
Manassas, VA
09.2003 - 05.2006
- Provided rehabilitative support and casework to residents in a 180 beds long-term care facility, geared to restoring residents to their optimum level of social health adjustment
- Completed Waiver, Medicaid Re-determination, and Long-Term Care Cost forms
- Participated in care plan meetings
- Arranged Dentist, eye exams, and other services
- Initiated and maintained relationships with Area Agency on Aging, Legal Aid, and other government-based programs
Interim Director of Social Services
Lilburn Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lilburn, GA
01.2003 - 08.2003
- Accountable and responsible for providing full delivery social services in a 152 beds skilled long-term care facility
- Completed MDS assessments
- Acted as liaison between the facility, residents, and family members
- Petitioned for Guardianship on behalf of residents, in Probate Court
Patient Representative
DeKalb Medical Center
Decatur, GA
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Provided Emergency Room crisis intervention to patients, families, and hospital personnel
- Coordinated services with the Medical Examiner upon a death of a patient, arranged for organ donations
- Assessed and counseled rape victims and made police reports
- Reported alleged child and adult abuse or neglect cases
- Provided emotional support and grief counseling to families, patients, and staff
- Addressed complaints and mediated conflicts among staff and patients
- Assessed mental health of suicidal or psychiatric patients and monitored behaviors
- Coordinated the transfer of patients to mental health facilities and answered health insurance questions regarding Medicaid or Medicare
- Retrieved medical records for physicians, and secured valuables from trauma and/or patients having surgery
Case Manager
Regions Hospital
St. Paul, MN
08.1998 - 01.2000
- Identified high-risk patients, opened cases for active case management
- Interviewed patients, and family members to comprehensively assess the patient's health status, risk factors and psychosocial status
- Used negotiation and conflict resolution skills to identify and resolve obstacles to transition to the appropriate level of care
- Responded to case management consults and referrals by documenting opening note with preliminary psychosocial and medical needs assessment
- In conjunction with the patient, family, physician and interdisciplinary team, developed a safe and effective discharge plan upon hospital discharge (i.e., SNF, LTAC, Home, Rehab) or Home Health
- Arranged for complex DME as needed (i.e
- Oxygen, IV Fusion, Bariatric bed)
- Maintained active and ongoing communications with all stakeholders during the hospital stay and revised plan accordingly
Lead Case Manager
Turning Point
Minneapolis, Minnesota
03.1997 - 07.1998
- Managed the HIV/AIDS program, supervised three staff members
- Responsible for a caseload of 30- 40 clients
- Completed quarterly reports and met with the Minnesota Department of Health regularly
- Provided culturally specific treatment, counseling, and support to chemical substance abusers
- HIV/AIDS/STD prevention Education and Employment Outreach services, along with continuum of care services to, mothers and children
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Metropolitan State University
St. Paul, Minnesota01.1998
Skills
Crisis intervention
Mental health assessment
Conflict resolution
Substance Abuse assessment
Psychoeducation
Motivational interviewing
Work Independently
Resourceful
Training
- HCPro-Core Skills for Hospital Case Managers
- Medicaid & Medicare Planning in Virginia
- Substance Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Aging
- Debriefing
- Suicide and Homicide Prevention
- Advance Directives
- Intellectual and Developmental disability
- Child welfare, abuse and neglect
- HIV/AIDS
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Maxim Healthcare/Hilsman Middle School
04.2023 - 05.2024
Part time Social Worker, MSW
Salude Rehabilitation Center
05.2018 - 05.2019
Social Science Specialist, Crisis Responder
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2017 - Current
Social Worker, MSW, Registry
Emory University Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2017
Interim Director of Social Services
Chelsey Park Health and Rehabilitation Center
09.2015 - 03.2016
Director of Social Services
San Jose Health and Rehabilitation Center
08.2014 - 09.2015
Emergency Services Evaluator
Mental Health Resource Center, Inc.
01.2013 - 03.2015
Social Worker
Life Care Center
10.2012 - 01.2014
Care Coordination/Case Manager Social Worker
Mary Washington Hospital
05.2011 - 06.2012
Psychiatric Emergency Response Crisis Intervention Clinician
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
02.2011 - 06.2012
Director of Resident and Family Services
Envoy
06.2010 - 05.2011
Social Services Coordinator
Hermitage
09.2006 - 02.2010
Social Worker
Birmingham Green
09.2003 - 05.2006
Interim Director of Social Services
Lilburn Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2003 - 08.2003
Patient Representative
DeKalb Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2003
Case Manager
Regions Hospital
08.1998 - 01.2000
Lead Case Manager
Turning Point
03.1997 - 07.1998
Master of Science - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Metropolitan State University