Laura Kahle
Shippenville
Summary
Experienced professional specializing in comprehensive, client-driven assessments and collaboration. Strong skills in developing tailored care plans and advocacy. Engagement with program development initiatives and work place culture strengthening. Committed to improving client health literacy, self-empowerment and access to community resources.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Case Manager
PennWest University
2017 - Current
- Assess client identified needs and develop personalized care plans to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Coordinate with healthcare and social service providers to provide referrals and assess efficacy.
- Promote health literacy and advocate for clients to assure equitable access to services.
- Provide all services with a holistic approach and principles of trauma informed care.
Children and Youth Caseworker
Jefferson County, PA Human Services
2013 - 2015
- Investigate child abuse and neglect allegations in accordance with the standards set forth by Child Protective Services Law (CPSL).
- Complete intake assessments and determine a plan of care duration sixty days or less.
- Testify in court of law as required for protective custody for cases determined as indicated or founded.
- Conducted regular follow-up visits to evaluate child and family progress. Refer to medical and social services and supervise parental visitation periods.
Music Therapist
Clarion Forest Visiting Nurses Association
2007 - 2013
- Developed personalized music therapy plans to enhance emotional, physical and spiritual well-being for hospice patients and families.
- Co-facilitated interventions with nursing and pastoral care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to integrate music therapy into comprehensive care plans.
- Provide bereavement services and co-coordinate annual memorial services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Therapy
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC11-2006
Skills
- Comprehensive, client driven holistic assessments
- Maintain high levels of client engagement through strength building
- Consistent coordination and planning of care inter and intra agency
- Trauma Informed Care driven approach model
- Interagency quality improvement and program development committees
Timeline
Medical Case Manager
PennWest University
2017 - Current
Children and Youth Caseworker
Jefferson County, PA Human Services
2013 - 2015
Music Therapist
Clarion Forest Visiting Nurses Association
2007 - 2013
Bachelor of Science - Music Therapy
Queens University of Charlotte