Kim Williams
Des Moines (Polk County),IA
Summary
Experienced Assessor with background in completing assessments for members. Proven ability to provide accurate assessments and maintain compliance with company and state standards. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assessor Reviewer
Telligen
Des Moines, IA
03.2023 - Current
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments with members to qualify for, or continue to receive, Medicaid Waiver services.
- Complete all documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with case managers and service providers to gather necessary information.
- Maintain confidentiality as related to member information.
Client Care Coordinator
Home Instead
Urbandale, IA
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Complete initial assessments and Care Plans based on the needs of the client.
- Assess for additional services and refer as appropriate.
- Document all visits and calls in a timely manner
- Maintain open communication with clients, families and caregivers.
- Use problem solving skills, especially as client's health changes.
Renal Social Worker
DAVITA DIALYSIS KIDNEY CARE
Des Moines, IA
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Complete initial assessments and quarterly reports on all dialysis patients
- Complete depression screenings and quality of life surveys annually or as needed
- Provide education to patients on dialysis options including transplant referrals
- Complete kidney transplant referrals for patients
- Assess and refer for appropriate community resources
- Provide assistance with Medicaid/Medicare applications
- Provide ongoing therapy/support to patients and families
School Based Therapist
Stepping Stone
Des Moines, IA
07.2016 - 12.2019
- Evaluate children, parents and families using mental status exams and other assessment tools
- Referral for appropriate community services
- Complete assessments, treatment plans and all necessary paperwork in a timely manner
- Collaborate with other service providers
- Assess for depression, anxiety and other issues
- Provide crisis intervention
Social Worker
Unity Point
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Completion of psychosocial assessments and screening tools for depression, cognitive impairment
- Short term counseling for grief and loss, trauma issues and crisis management
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaboration in family meetings
- Assist with referrals to community resources/applications
- Assess for depression, anxiety, cognitive impairments
- Completion of documentation in a thorough and timely manner
- Completion of Advanced Directives and POST documents with patients and families
- Discharge planning and long/short term placement
- Home Care, Palliative Care and Hospice
Education
MSW -
University of Iowa
Des Moines, IA05-2015
BS Sociology -
Iowa State University
Ames, IA01-1998
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Assessment skills
- Client documentation
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker
Timeline
Assessor Reviewer
Telligen
03.2023 - Current
Client Care Coordinator
Home Instead
06.2021 - 01.2023
Renal Social Worker
DAVITA DIALYSIS KIDNEY CARE
12.2019 - 05.2021
School Based Therapist
Stepping Stone
07.2016 - 12.2019
Social Worker
Unity Point
05.2015 - 04.2016
MSW -
University of Iowa
BS Sociology -
Iowa State University