Sharon Moore
New Bloomfield,MO
Summary
As reflected on my resume, I have over twenty years of professional social work experience with diverse populations and various fields of social work, behavioral health, utilization review and substance abuse services.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Screener
Meridian HealthCare
Gainesville, FL
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Conducted comprehensive screenings to assess patient needs and mental health conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately.
- Trained new staff on screening protocols and best practices for patient interaction.
Behavioral Health Therapist
SSM Health Care
St. Louis
05.2016 - 12.2023
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Worked closely with UR team members to review the medical necessity of procedures and treatment plans to determine criteria for alternative care or treatment.
- Participated in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss and review goals and treatment planning.
- Conducted patient intake assessments and interviewed families to gather psychiatric histories and develop treatment plans.
Intake Clinician
Mercy South Medical Center/Hyland Behavioral Health
St Louis
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Provided clinical behavioral health assessments for patients in mental health and medical care units to determine appropriate levels of care.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and treatment team to determine appropriate levels of care for ongoing behavioral health needs.
- Provided utilization review services to access and obtain behavioral health criteria for inpatient and outpatient programming.
Outreach Specialist
Arthur Center
Mexico, MO
09.2012 - 04.2014
- Offered personalized in-home and in-office assessments to individuals and families needing help to connect with available community resources.
- Maintained positive relationships with consumers and regularly reached out to offer assistance to individuals and families.
- Increased client base by outreaching target groups, organizations and professionals.
- Networked to build new connections and make initial contacts with prospects.
- Assisted families with financial and housing resources.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
Director of Social Services
Jefferson City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Jefferson City, MO
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Mediated intake and discharges for skilled nursing unit and long-term facility residents.
- Facilitated family and group therapies to develop safety and discharge planning and to identify community resources for continuity of care.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary team to assure that resident's needs are identified and met.
- Provided utilization review services to obtain coverage and to determine length of stay per UR guidelines.
Hospice Social Worker
Hospice Compassus
Jefferson City, MO
05.2008 - 01.2011
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients and families during end of life issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in patient's homes and medical facilities.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Worked daily with interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and to coordinate services and to identify resources.
Clinical Case Manager
Magellan Behavioral Health Services
St Louis
09.2001 - 09.2005
- Assisted covered members with accessing and understanding criteria for inpatient, residential and outpatient criteria.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine that appropriate level of care needs and criteria are met.
- Provided individual contact with covered members by offering telephonic EAP counseling and services.
- Staffed individual cases with psychiatrist to review and determine appropriate level of care needs.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05-1996
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO05-1990
Skills
- Over ten years experience providing utilization review services for various disciplines
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Group Activities
- Group Therapy
- Critical Thinking
- Behavioral Reviews
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Crisis Situation Awareness
- Clinical Documentation
- Community Resources
Certification
- Licensed Professional Social Worker since 2000
- Participate and attend continuing education seminars to maintain professional licensure.
- Certificate in CBT
Timeline
Emergency Screener
Meridian HealthCare
05.2025 - 04.2026
Behavioral Health Therapist
SSM Health Care
05.2016 - 12.2023
Intake Clinician
Mercy South Medical Center/Hyland Behavioral Health
05.2014 - 04.2016
Outreach Specialist
Arthur Center
09.2012 - 04.2014
Director of Social Services
Jefferson City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
Hospice Social Worker
Hospice Compassus
05.2008 - 01.2011
Clinical Case Manager
Magellan Behavioral Health Services
09.2001 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Central Missouri
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Missouri - Columbia