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Tanitra Cox Forbes

Winterville,N.C.

Summary

Social Worker specializing in situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. Services clients to promote optimum mental, emotional and behavioral health in collaboration with other members of health care team. Demonstrates psycho-social assessment, treatment planning and advocacy skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Medicaid Care Manager

ECU Health Medical Center/Access East,Inc
Greenville, NC
03.2023 - Current
  • Communicate with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Use motivational interviewing to educate, support and motivate change.
  • Ensure that all documentation is completed accurately according to state regulations.
  • Serve as a liaison between clients' families and community agencies providing services to them.
  • Provide advocacy for clients to ensure their needs are met through appropriate services.
  • Arrange referrals for additional services such as housing assistance or financial aid programs when needed.
  • Manage caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-ups.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs.

Case Manager

Lenoir County Health Department
Kinston, NC
01.2022 - 03.2023

• Developed and implemented care management plans to address needs and goals.

• Created a plan of care to assist patience in reducing problems or barriers to achieve optimal level of health.

• Monitored care plans to evaluate effectiveness, document interventional achievements and suggested changes.

• Collaborated with multi- disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

• Used motivational interviewing practices to educate, support and motivate change.

• Protected patient information by adhering to strict confidential standards.

• Liaised between patient and physician by initiating discussions regarding care.

Social Worker III

Lenoir County Dept. Of Social Services
Kinston, NC
05.2015 - 01.2022

• Completed intake assessments with clients and draft community re-entry plans following treatment.

• Conducted mental health assessments for children, adolescents and adults receiving child welfare and prevention services.

• Contacted child protective services regarding, at-risk children.

• Arranged and facilitated support groups, life skills education programs, and supportive counseling for survivors by coordinating appropriate trained and license service providers.

• Visited client’s residence for home study assessment to assist court decision.

• Conducted weekly individual and group therapy sessions to enhance problem-solving abilities, goal attainment, and communication proficiency.

• Administered resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.

• Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.

• Directed protective placement, case management, parent education and family activities.

• Liaised between clients and community agencies for housing

Social Worker/Facilitator

The Center for Family Violence & Prevention
Greenville, NC
03.2013 - 08.2015
  • Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
  • Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Developed tailored intervention plans for diverse populations.
  • Demonstrated strong comprehension of verbal and written directions.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Promptly and efficiently identified customer needs.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks, ensuring efficient accomplishment of service goals.

Education

Master of Science in Social Work -

Walden University
01.2019

Master of Science in Human Services Family Studies & Intervention, Social Work -

Walden University
01.2017

Bachelor of Science in Social Work -

Barton Community College
01.2013

Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Family Studies & Intervention Social Work -

Barton Community College
01.2010

High School Diploma -

J.H. Rose High
Greenville, NC
01.1994

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Life Skills Development
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Child Welfare and Protective Services
  • Violence Prevention
  • Family Maintenance
  • Treatment Planning
  • Social Services
  • Life Skills Counseling
  • Child Welfare Services
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Teen Substance Abuse Training
  • Strengths-Based Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Case Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Social Work
  • Solution-Based Interventions
  • Consultation
  • Program Development and Management
  • Mental Health
  • Attentive Listener
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)

Timeline

Medicaid Care Manager

ECU Health Medical Center/Access East,Inc
03.2023 - Current

Case Manager

Lenoir County Health Department
01.2022 - 03.2023

Social Worker III

Lenoir County Dept. Of Social Services
05.2015 - 01.2022

Social Worker/Facilitator

The Center for Family Violence & Prevention
03.2013 - 08.2015

Master of Science in Social Work -

Walden University

Master of Science in Human Services Family Studies & Intervention, Social Work -

Walden University

Bachelor of Science in Social Work -

Barton Community College

Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Family Studies & Intervention Social Work -

Barton Community College

High School Diploma -

J.H. Rose High
Tanitra Cox Forbes