Ranim Karout
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
A community-oriented social work professional with extensive client-focused experience providing case management and crisis intervention. Seeking a post-graduate opportunity that will provide advancement and use of my various skills to influence everlasting change in my community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager, PRN
Lake View Behavioral Health
08.2024 - Current
- Perform a wide range of patient support tasks, including conducting psychosocial assessments and exploring discharge options to evaluate mental health status and identify needs.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions utilizing psychoeducational and skills training grounded in evidence-based practices.
- Gather comprehensive patient histories and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate individualized treatment plans.
- Maintain thorough documentation of patient information, including follow-ups, service plans, treatment reports, progress notes, and referrals for post-discharge services.
- Participate in team meetings to develop holistic and practical strategies for addressing barriers and resolving challenges related to patient care and discharge planning.
Case Manager, PRN
Summit Ridge Hospital
08.2019 - 07.2024
- Complete many tasks to support patients, including conducting psychosocial assessments and discussing discharge options to determine patients’ mental health status and needs.
- Provide and conduct group therapy intervention using psychoeducation and skills based on evidence-based practices.
- Record comprehensive patient histories and coordinates treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Document all patient information including service plans, treatment reports, progress notes, and referrals to post-discharge services.
- Attend team meetings to design a holistic approach to any barriers or problems with patient care or discharge.
Substitute Teacher
Fulton County Schools
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Perform the instructional and classroom management processes for teachers who are absent for a day or for an extended period.
- Assisted students in standard and special ed classroom settings to learn subject matter and skills required for scheduled lessons.
- Provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.
Graduate Social Work Intern, Office of Employee Development and Wellness Services (EDWS)
Georgia State University
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Reviewed follow-up surveys received from participants who attended all the events.
- Responsible for collecting and analyzing the data to assess the impact of EDWS.
- Organized and helped events conducted by EDWS.
- Assigned a lead role in planning the Fall Festival and celebrating Social Work Month.
- Assigned a lead role in Annual Clothing Drive by partnering with the GSU Police H O P E.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Summit Ridge Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Completed many tasks to support patients, including conducting psychosocial assessments to determine patients’ mental health status and needs.
- Participated in psychotherapy and other clinical services to help clients address their emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Parent Liaison
Mimosa Elementary School
08.2017 - 10.2020
- Served as the liaison between parents, teachers, and the school.
- Coordinated parenting sessions and activities.
- Communicated issues of interest to parents through various formats along with assisting parents and teachers in dealing with specific cross-cultural concerns in situations.
- Provided information to families regarding public and private resources available.
- Worked to bridge the gap between home and school by helping parents to access the information and the support they need to ensure their child’s academic and social success.
- Worked to increase the parental involvement at the school by providing a variety of opportunities to fit the parents’ needs.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Manning Oaks Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Worked with students in groups and individually during lessons, assisting with lesson plans and materials, grading homework, and writing progress reports.
- Provided instructional and clerical support for classroom teachers.
- Tutored and assisted children in learning class material using the teacher’s lesson plans and providing students with individualized attention.
Substitute Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Performed the instructional and classroom management processes for teachers who are absent for a day or longer periods of time.
- Took attendance, explained assignments and homework to students, and maintained classroom cleanliness.
- Worked in the absence of the regular classroom teacher to help students in the regular or special aid classes to learn subject matter or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.
Education
Master's Degree in Social Work -
Georgia State University
05.2022
Bachelors in Sociology - undefined
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC)
12.2005
Skills
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Great interpersonal skills and ability to multitask efficiently and effectively
- Highly organized, coordinated services and communications with students’ families and other social service resources
- Teamwork and collaboration Able to work with a group of people to achieve a shared goal or outcome effectively
- Professionalism and strong work ethic
- Active listening- focuses entirely on a speaker, understanding the message, comprehending the information, and responding thoughtfully
- Listening to other team members and working for the good of the group
- Critical thinking and problem-solving Ability to analyze information gathered from unbiased observation and communication
- Patience in working through complex cases and with clients who need more extended periods to progress
- Cultural competence and the ability to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds
- Respectful and responsive to cultural beliefs and practices
Languages
English: Full Proficiency
Arabic: Full Proficiency
French: Mediocre Proficiency
Awards
Phi Alpha Honor Society Membership, Golden Key International Honor, Annual Clothing Drive at GSU Spring 2022 Recognition by the GSU Police H.O.P.E Team
Timeline
Case Manager, PRN
Lake View Behavioral Health
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Social Work Intern, Office of Employee Development and Wellness Services (EDWS)
Georgia State University
08.2021 - 04.2022
Substitute Teacher
Fulton County Schools
12.2020 - 05.2022
Clinical Social Work Intern
Summit Ridge Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2021
Case Manager, PRN
Summit Ridge Hospital
08.2019 - 07.2024
Parent Liaison
Mimosa Elementary School
08.2017 - 10.2020
Instructional Paraprofessional
Manning Oaks Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Substitute Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelors in Sociology - undefined
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC)
Master's Degree in Social Work -
Georgia State University
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