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Susan Beaty

Orlando,FL

Summary

Seasoned Social Service Counselor with a proven track record from Healthy Start DOH, adept in motivational interviewing and case management. Excelled in linking clients to vital resources, significantly enhancing family well-being. Skilled in Microsoft Office and familiar with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, showcasing a blend of technical and interpersonal excellence.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Service Counselor

Healthy Start DOH
Orlando, Florida
10.2002 - 12.2024
  • Responsible for care coordination services to pregnant women, infants, and their families through the Healthy Start Program.
  • Provide case management services by providing education, support, and linking clients to resources in the community.
  • Make phone calls and home visits to pregnant women, parents of infants at risk, and women in between pregnancies.
  • Conduct assessments of client medical and social needs through Motivational Interviewing, and observation.
  • Complete training in the Florida train system and Healthy Start LMS.
  • Attend monthly Healthy Start Inservice meetings and AHCA meetings to ensure program and case compliance.

Human Service Tech. Sr.

Albany Area "Community Service Board MH/MR/SA
Albany, GA
11.1988 - 05.1998
  • Provide case management services to 35-40 chronically mentally ill clients who received at least one face-to-face contact and one ancillary contact a month.
  • Identifies clients' concerns, needs, strengths, and resources.
  • Evaluates clients' physical and emotional well-being, safety, and appearance.
  • Follow up on failed mental health appointments.
  • Make sure the client is taking medications as prescribed by the psychiatrist.
  • Communicates with the client's mental health counselor or psychiatrist as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
01-1976

Skills

  • Motivational interviewing
  • Used the Partner for a Healthy Baby curriculum
  • Familiar with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
  • Outlook, Excel, Word,
  • Home visits, Resource coordination, Case management
  • Well Family system
  • STMS (Statewide Travel Management System)
  • People First
  • HMS (Healthcare Management System)

Timeline

Social Service Counselor

Healthy Start DOH
10.2002 - 12.2024

Human Service Tech. Sr.

Albany Area "Community Service Board MH/MR/SA
11.1988 - 05.1998

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Valdosta State University
Susan Beaty