Stacey Harrell

• Managed bereavement services across five states and nineteen offices.
• Compassionate and highly organized Bereavement Coordinator with strong interpersonal, communication, and administrative skills.
• Experienced in providing sensitive support to individuals and families experiencing grief and loss.
• Coordinates bereavement services, maintains accurate records, and connects families with appropriate community and counseling resources.
• Demonstrates empathy, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism when working with families, healthcare professionals, clergy, and community partners.
• Evaluated bereavement service procedures, recommending actionable improvements to enhance service delivery.
• Trained and oriented social workers on bereavement support practices, ensuring consistent service across the organization.
• Served as a PRN social worker in a compliance role during 2017-2018, focusing on regulatory adherence.
• Audited hospice records to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines.
• Audited patient records for Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA requirements.
• Trained staff on compliance standards and reporting procedures.
• Developed and implemented policies for hospice documentation, billing, and privacy practices, ensuring compliance and best practices.

Report directly to Dr. Samantha Ellis Williams, PhD, LMSW, managing work performance and responsibilities.

• Recruited by MSW Field Education Director and Professor of Social Work Practice Dr. BC Farnham and College Dean Dr. Denise M. Green to provide clinical leadership and strategic planning support for BSW program.
• Oversaw the practicum for the BSW program, providing clinical supervision and support to students and practicum liaisons in various service settings.
• Led efforts for university CSWE accreditation process, overseeing development of BSW practicum manual and related educational resources.
• Managed accreditation approval and compliance activities for department and partner organizations, including ABSWE, NASW, CSWE, ANCC, ABN, and CCM.
• Built and incorporated licensure preparation modules into senior seminar curriculum, raising graduates' ABSWE examination pass rates by more than 40%.
• Advised students on degree plans, internships, and licensure pathways, enhancing their preparedness for successful careers in social work.
• Taught across BSW and MSW curricula, focusing on clinical practice and methods courses.

• Created care plans for behavioral health crises and complex placement needs.
• assessed client needs and developed tailored service plans to address individual circumstances and enhance support.
• coordinated discharge planning with nursing staff and physicians to ensure seamless transitions for clients.
• Supported group and individual therapy sessions.
• Managed social work staff schedules and daily service coverage.
• oversaw patient commitment proceedings to uphold legal and medical standards while prioritizing client welfare.
• Worked with hospital teams on abuse, neglect, and safety concerns.
• Maintained compliance with hospital policies and social services documentation standards.
• Provided guidance and support to staff on complex case resolution.

• Recruited as a medical social worker and education and compliance specialist for a nationwide healthcare organization
• Developed nationwide educational in-services for multidisciplinary staff, enhancing their compliance knowledge and practices.
• Created corrective action plans ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations, mitigating potential compliance risks.
• Audited patient records for compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA requirements, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Provided crisis intervention and counseling services to individuals in distress.

• Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to inform individualized care plans.
• Managed cases and developed care plans.
• Facilitated group and individual therapy sessions to enhance patient coping skills and emotional well-being.
• Held individual and family conferences to review needs and next steps.
• Addressed immediate crises to ensure patient safety and well-being and coordinated treatment teams across physicians, nurses, therapists, patients, and families.
• Supported patient commitment and completed documentation.
• Provided resources and referrals while educating staff, patients, and families to promote understanding of treatment options.
• Provided social work support in geriatric and psychiatric healthcare settings.

• Provided. intensive core social work services for at-risk children and families served by Alabama Department of Human Resources, including assessment, behavioral interventions, crisis counseling, multidisciplinary planning, and case management for therapeutic foster care services. Completed 500 clock hours of supervised practice, enhancing skills and knowledge.
• Facilitated youth counseling sessions to promote emotional well-being at United Methodist Children’s Home.
• Documented clinical notes and case files for child welfare services
• Assisted in evaluating children during intake assessments at The Settlement care setting.

• Supported individuals and families affected by kidney disease through tailored medical social work interventions at various disease progression stages. Conducted comprehensive assessments, educated patients and families, referred to resources, and delivered direct counseling and case management services to enhance patient well-being. Completed 500 clock hours of supervised practice per National Council on Social Work Education standards, received exceptional evaluations for performance.
• Provided clinical social work services to children and families within The Settlement program.
• Completed psychosocial assessments and gathered client histories for treatment planning.
• Facilitated counseling sessions for youth in residential care and family support.

• Medical social worker for a regional healthcare organization.
• Assessed hospice patients' psychosocial needs and family support systems at Wiregrass Hospice.
• Counseled patients and caregivers on grief, coping strategies, and end-of-life adjustment to enhance emotional support and facilitate smoother transitions during critical times.
• Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, developed care plans, completed documentation, referred resources, educated patients and families, provided grief counseling, managed cases, facilitated family conferences, mentored peers, intervened in crises, audited records, ensured regulatory compliance, engaged in community outreach, and delivered educational in-services for multidisciplinary staff.
• Coordinated discharge planning, community resources, and placement referrals for Genitive Healthcare Services patients.

• Provided social work support in state-operated county child and family welfare agency.
• Supported adoptions and family reunification efforts.
• Created and carried out individual service plans, home studies, and psychosocial assessments.
• Delivered resource referrals, crisis intervention, case documentation, court appearances, case management, and community outreach support.
• Completed child welfare assessments for Houston County families under Alabama DHR guidelines.
• Reviewed abuse and neglect reports and recorded findings in case files.
• Built safety plans with families, caregivers, and community service providers.

• Facilitated core social work services for at-risk children and families, enhancing access to essential support through Alabama Department of Human Resources.
• Executed assessments, behavioral interventions, counseling, adoption facilitation, home studies, court appearances, and case management, ensuring comprehensive care for clients.
• Achieved superior evaluations for performance, reflecting commitment to high-quality service and client outcomes.
• Completed 500 clock hours of supervised practice in social work settings. under direct supervision and mentoring required by the National Council on Social Work Education.