Jamesha Jackson
Tyler,TX
Summary
Caring licensed social worker offering case management expertise with an ability to quickly building trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly skilled in problem solving and mediation. Committed to achieving high-quality care for patients and families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Reunion Plaza Healthcare and Rehabilitation
07.2021 - Current
- Participates in the developing an interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident.
- Advocates for resident’s rights and dignity and worth of a person.
- Coordinates the discharge planning process to ensure a resident’s safe return to the community.
- Advises families regarding guardianship and power of attorney arrangements when appropriate.
- Provides emotional support to elderly patients and their families.
- Educates family members on how best to manage difficult behaviors exhibited by elderly individuals.
- Facilitates communication between medical staff, family members, and other social service providers.
- Completes admission and quarterly assessments for each resident to monitor cognition as well as signs or symptoms of depression.
Receptionist
Reunion Plaza Healthcare and Rehabilitation
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately.
- Contributes to the team effort by transferring calls and messages to the appropriate department.
- Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
Social Work Intern
Nightlight Christian Adoptions
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Counseled and educated expectant parents who are considering adoption
- Connected expectant parents with resources
- Facilitated match meetings between expectant parents and prospective adoptive parents.
Graduate Administrative Assistant
Marketing Communications Assistant
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed and implemented strategies that extended the Garland School of Social Work image
- Wrote the Garland School of Social Work’s external and internal publications
- Published weekly e-newsletters, website content and social media.
Social Work Intern
Baylor Scott & White—Hillcrest Women’s and Children’s Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Advocated for the rights of children and diverse populations.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to patients and their families.
- Assessed client's strengths and weaknesses in order to ensure a safe environment for children and their families.
- Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress, clinical interventions and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Created educational materials on topics related to medical social work, such as grief counseling or end-of-life care in the NICU.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Baylor University
05.2020
Bachelor of Social Work -
Baylor University
05.2019
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Case Documentation
- Client Advocacy
- Safety Planning
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Grief and Bereavement Counseling
- Dementia Care
- Mood Disorders Knowledge
Certification
License #: 104678
Organization And Honors
Pi Beta Phi, National Fraternity Member since January of 2015.
Timeline
Social Worker
Reunion Plaza Healthcare and Rehabilitation
07.2021 - Current
Receptionist
Reunion Plaza Healthcare and Rehabilitation
11.2020 - 07.2021
Social Work Intern
Nightlight Christian Adoptions
08.2019 - 05.2020
Graduate Administrative Assistant
Marketing Communications Assistant
08.2019 - 05.2020
Social Work Intern
Baylor Scott & White—Hillcrest Women’s and Children’s Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Social Work -
Baylor University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Baylor University
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