Shannon Bennett-Tuke
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker skilled in assessments, intakes, referrals, case management and discharge planning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Behavioral Health
COARNG
Centennial
03.2019 - Current
- Supports the psychological health team in developing and executing a Behavioral Health program strategy.
- Develops relationships with military and community groups to enhance prevention efforts and expand behavioral health resource.
- Coordinates and implements prevention and education programs.
- Conducts clinical screening, evaluation and consultation services.
- Builds efficient processes to manage behavioral health referrals and case management services.
Mental Health/Telehealth Care Coordinator
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
Aurora
09.2009 - 05.2019
- Provide assistance, information and support to patients/families in coping with emotional, practical and life style issues which accompany advancing age and physical, mental, sensory and cognitive impairments.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for effective service provision.
- Complete psychosocial assessments and care plans including assessing risk and reporting abuse when necessary.
- Provide case management and appropriate intervention techniques to support veterans and caregivers.
- Maintain timely documentation and date reports.
- Participate in meetings and groups to monitor the programs success and areas of improvement in order to meet joint commission standards.
- Provided direct mental health care for 40 hours per week for 9 years.
LCSW Consultant
Hospice Del Valle
Alamosa
01.2008 - 07.2009
- Consulted with and reviewed bachelors level bereavement counselors clinical notes.
- Signed off on all clinical notes to comply with state standards.
Mental Health Clinician/OBRA Evaluator
San Luis Valley Mental Health Center /National Health Service Corp
Alamosa
10.2006 - 07.2009
- Formulated treatment plans, conducted ongoing casework initiatives and provided advocacy services.
- Worked to restore some quality of life to people who had lost it due to health problems, terminal illness, aging process and current living situation.
- Provided individual and group counseling and crisis intervention services to residents at 6 nursing homes as well as patients at the Mental Health Center.
- Administered Level II psychosocial assessments, functional assessments and created written reports and mental health recommendations serving as the OBRA/PASRR evaluator. Services were provided in nursing homes and home settings.
- Administered all state required status changes and depression diversion screens s/p psychiatric medication changes serving as OBRA/PASRR coordinator.
General Surgery And Breast Oncology Social Work
Denver Health Medical Center
Denver
09.2001 - 09.2006
- Managed complex patient issues for the general surgery service including discharge planning, grief and loss counseling, addressed economic factors and assisted patients facing life changing events due to accident or illness.
- Provided support, resources and advocated on patients behalf.
- Performed brief counseling and therapeutic interventions for homelessness, domestic violence, chronic medical issues, spinal cord injuries and cancer patients.
- Worked 5 years in busy Outpatient Breast Oncology Clinic providing guidance and counseling to individuals and families impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
- Provided resource information for breast cancer patients and their families to help cope with a cancer diagnosis as well as bereavement support.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary rounds on a weekly basis.
Clinical Supervisor
Arapahoe Douglas Mental Health/Star Reach Clubhouse
Littleton
04.2000 - 09.2001
- Developed individual/group goals and objectives as well as monitoring, evaluating, coordinating and overseeing staff.
- Connected clients with jobs in the community and provided ongoing support to help them maintain successful employment.
- Observed and monitored client behavior in a drop in community based setting and offered clinical support when needed.
- Planned, organized and directed administrative, operational, patient and personnel activities.
Education
Masters in Social Work - undefined
University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work
1999
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Buffalo
1995
Skills
- Psychosocial assessments
- Case management proficiency
- Grief and bereavement counseling
- Oncology
- LCSW
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- BLS Certification
- Discharge planning
Timeline
Director of Behavioral Health
COARNG
03.2019 - Current
Mental Health/Telehealth Care Coordinator
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
09.2009 - 05.2019
LCSW Consultant
Hospice Del Valle
01.2008 - 07.2009
Mental Health Clinician/OBRA Evaluator
San Luis Valley Mental Health Center /National Health Service Corp
10.2006 - 07.2009
General Surgery And Breast Oncology Social Work
Denver Health Medical Center
09.2001 - 09.2006
Clinical Supervisor
Arapahoe Douglas Mental Health/Star Reach Clubhouse
04.2000 - 09.2001
Masters in Social Work - undefined
University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Buffalo
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