Tasha Cartwright
Medical Case Worker 11
Torrance,CA
Summary
Capable Medical Case Worker well-versed in educating patients, coordinating treatment plans and setting up program referrals.
Knowledgeable about documentation, recordkeeping and insurance requirements. 22 Years of experience in field to deliver exemplary patient support.
Experienced work professional arranging services, collaborating with families and providing ongoing counseling and support. Excellent communication, planning and conflict resolution skills.
Empathetic with experience interfacing with community liaisons, facilitating individual and group sessions and monitoring conditions of clients to coordinate care. Excellent communicator with knack for building lasting professional relationships.
Trained in providing crisis intervention services in addition to routine care and support. Conducts assessments, sets goals and improves patient quality of life with hands-on assistance.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Reliable employee seeking Medical Case Worker position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Compassionate Community Health Worker with 22 years of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Worker
Los Angeles County Department Of Mental Health
Lomita, CA
06.2015 - Current
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate mental health system.
- Provided counseling and identified alternative resources for patient care.
- Explained required eligibility applications to patients and helped complete applications for services.
- Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
- Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Managed enrollment, transportation and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources
- Explained required eligibility applications to patients and helped complete applications for services
Instructional Assistance
San Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
06.2008 - 06.2015
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Administered and graded homework assignments and tests.
- Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments
Support Specialist
Star View Community Services
Long Beach, CA
10.1999 - 06.2015
- Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- 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.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing.
- Developed service plans to maintain intact families and improve family functioning.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
Education
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA05.1996
Skills
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Reasoning Ability
- Healthy Living Plans
- Individual and Community Advocacy
- Maintaining Updated Records
- Service Providers Liaising
- Client and Community Service
- Life Skills Instruction
- Conducting Home Visits
- Cross-Departmental Agency Collaboration
- Service Accessibility Improvements
- Therapy and Counseling
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Risk Prevention Education
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Los Angeles County Department Of Mental Health
06.2015 - Current
Instructional Assistance
San Ana College
06.2008 - 06.2015
Support Specialist
Star View Community Services
10.1999 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Excelsior College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Los Angeles Harbor College
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