LAUREN MCCLINTON
McKeesport,PA
Summary
Social work professional with robust background in providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Skilled in developing and implementing tailored intervention plans to address specific needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful outcomes, adaptable to evolving circumstances.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
SOCIAL WORKER
HCR Manorcare
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Completed new admission and concurrent psychosocial assessments.
- Updated and reviewed PASRR assessments to identify residents who have a qualifying diagnosis to receive specialized services.
- Completed MDS assessments to identify triggers that require monitoring.
- Collaborated with other professionals to evaluate residents' medical or physical condition and to assess resident needs.
- Utilized consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate residents' care following through to ensure service efficacy.
- Developed and modified treatment plans to comply with changes in residents' status.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record resident progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
- Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.
SOCIAL SERVICE CASE MANAGER
COMMUNITY LIFE
04.2004 - 03.2012
- Educated new Participants about the healthcare insurance plan and network of services.
- Advocated for Participants' to resolve crises; utilized creative and effective problem solving skills.
- Lead Participant Council, provided education/scheduled speakers for meetings regarding available services.
- Maintained Participant/Family satisfaction by resolving grievances, appeals, and care requests.
- Worked collaboratively with health care team, physicians, external organizations, and community resources to provide health services across the continuum of care.
- Counselled Participants' in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, facilitated in their adjustment to health and functional changes, and organized caregiver/family support groups.
- Created careplans and modified plans to comply with changes in Participants' status, and developed behavior treatment plans and educated staff on the implementation plans.
- Issued initial and concurrent authorizations for hospitalizations and admissions to other care facilities based on collection of medical data and reports, severity of illness and intensity of service. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- Recorded and tracked Social Service data and referrals made for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.
- Designed high quality, cost effective comprehensive discharge plans and implemented services even when faced with challenge of limited resources and financial constraints.
- Provided education to Participants' about Advanced Directives. Key support during end of life care services.
- Supervised and mentored Social Service Interns; trained new Social Service Employees.
- Conducted and lead morning meetings in Administrator's absence.
- Educated staff annually on policies and regulations.
SOCIAL WORKER
Kane Regional Center
05.1999 - 04.2004
- Interviewed residents, reviewed clinical records, conducted assessments, and conferred with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of residents and initiated referrals for service supports as indicated.
- Completed MDS assessments, developed plan of care and modified plan as indicated.
- Coordinated Psychiatric Clinics, provided Psychiatrist with medical information, and documentation of changes in cognition/mood/behavior. Scheduled future appointments.
- Responsible for reviewing Advanced Directives and code status information with residents' and families.
- Developed safe Discharge Plans.
- Supervised and trained Social Work Interns.
ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT
Glenshire Woods Personal Care
03.1997 - 04.1999
RECEPTIONIST
Mt. Vernon Personal Care
01.1997 - 03.1997
Education
Masters of Social Work -
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania04.2004
Bachelors of Arts - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania05.1999
Skills
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Intervention planning
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Jefferson Regional Medical Center (acute care)
- Kane Regional Center, McKeesport (long term care/rehab)
Timeline
SOCIAL WORKER
HCR Manorcare
03.2013 - 02.2015
SOCIAL SERVICE CASE MANAGER
COMMUNITY LIFE
04.2004 - 03.2012
SOCIAL WORKER
Kane Regional Center
05.1999 - 04.2004
ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT
Glenshire Woods Personal Care
03.1997 - 04.1999
RECEPTIONIST
Mt. Vernon Personal Care
01.1997 - 03.1997
Bachelors of Arts - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Masters of Social Work -
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
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