Rebecca Lopez
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Capable Medical Social Services discharge planner well-versed in educating patients, coordinating treatment plans and setting up program referrals. Knowledgeable about documentation, record keeping and insurance requirements. Ready to utilize 10 years of experience in the field and pursue a challenging, patient-centered position with room for career growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
State Of Texas - Health And Human Services Commission
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in rehabilitation facilities to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Supports rehabilitation outcomes with the Comprehensive Rehabilitations services for individuals with traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury using wrap around approach, person centered planning
Case Manager
Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
- Provided case management services to patients diagnosed with Traumatic brain injuries and Spinal cord injuries
- Completed and provided supporting documents for FMLA, Workman's Compensation and other leave or related disability
- Acted as a liaison and work collaboratively with clients, family members, insurance providers, community agencies, therapists, and physicians
- Person centered discharge planning involving referrals, arranging DME
- Conducted Individual Program Plan Meetings
- Facilitated successful client transitions from residential facilities to independent living situations with appropriate supports in place.
Child Case Manager/ Kinship Specialist
Saint Francis Ministries
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Advocates for children's rights and ensures rights are protected
- Collaborates meetings with DFPS and Child Placing Agency provider case managers
- Facilitate pre-placement visits
- Completes and maintains written documentation in child's case record accurately and within time frames
- Refer for wrap around services and daycare for children
- Supervise and transport children as needed
- Participate in court hearings
- Provided mentorship for new employee
- Refer Kinship families to Child Placing Agencies to become licensed foster homes
- Serves as a primary contact for Kinship supervisor, Kinship worker and Child Placing Agency Case Manager
- Completes placement paperwork for licensed foster families
Social Services/ Discharge Planner
University Medical Center
05.2014 - 10.2019
- Coordinate program referrals for community-based resources
- Coordinate individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments
- Prioritize discharge planning per patient's needs
- Organize clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals
- Document case notes daily and coordinate follow-up for seamless case management
- Work with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans
- Complete psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments
- Closely collaborate with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy patient needs
- Provide emotional support and care coordination to patient's and families
- Facilitate patient’s adherence to their plans of care, serve as a liaison with community agencies
- Advocate for patient's rights and sought solutions to suit client's interest
Masters Social Work Intern
University Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided individualized care to patients with chronic disease and mental health in home setting
- Assisted with interventions to patients with mental health
- Provided resources pertaining to chronic illnesses
- Completed 480 hours
Volunteer
International Social Work
05.2017 - 05.2017
- Volunteered to provide assistance to patients on trip to Cape Town, South Africa
- Worked with non-profit organizations to conduct leadership and problem solving skills to disadvantaged young adults who are striving for success
Bachelor Social Work Intern
University Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Assisted with discharge planning with renal patient's
- Ensured that patient's utilized health care and social welfare resources
- Collaborated with physicians and other hospital personnel
- Completed 400 hours
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX7 2017
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX4 2014
Associate of Science - Science
South Plains College
Levelland, TX4 2010
Skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Reliable
- Ability to assess patient needs
- Effective at multi-tasking
- Ability to learn quickly
- Professional Social Service values
- Ability to make referrals locally and regionally
- Networking skills
- Compassionate
- Organized
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to problem-solve
- Self-Starter
Timeline
Social Worker
State Of Texas - Health And Human Services Commission
09.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute
09.2020 - 09.2023
Child Case Manager/ Kinship Specialist
Saint Francis Ministries
11.2019 - 08.2020
Volunteer
International Social Work
05.2017 - 05.2017
Masters Social Work Intern
University Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2017
Social Services/ Discharge Planner
University Medical Center
05.2014 - 10.2019
Bachelor Social Work Intern
University Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Lubbock Christian University
Associate of Science - Science
South Plains College
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