Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
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Katina "Teena" Perry

Mesquite,TX

Summary

Compassionate and motivated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) well-versed at liaising with patients and their families to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Conducts biopsychosocial assessments, sets goals, and improves patient quality of life with hands-on assistance. Offering extensive experience working with Hospice and Palliative Care (Adult, Pediatric, and Seniors), trauma survivors, women and teens in substance abuse treatment, and people experiencing homelessness. Dedicated and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others. Current Texas and Alabama LMSW License and will take the TX LCSW exam in February 2024. Will relocate to Alabama in December 2023 for the right opportunity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice

Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Of Texas
04.2022 - Current
  • Primary function is to provide coordinated care to the adult, geriatric, and pediatric population in homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF's), residential care homes, and hospitals (General Inpatient - (GIP) and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling, and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family.
  • Assess hospice patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes, and community resource referrals.
  • Provide information and counseling to patients and families focusing on issues related to advanced care planning, grief and loss issues, and end-of-life care.
  • Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desired outcomes.

Social Worker (MSW) Inpatient II

Parkland Hospital
04.2020 - 03.2022
  • Performed psychosocial screenings and/or assessments to ensure that patient needs are properly identified, and appropriate interventions are integrated into plan of care (POC).
  • Assessed patient's and family's psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope, understanding of present circumstances and patient/family priorities/needs.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care planning.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-CS)

Child And Family Guidance Center (CFGC)
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Provided family-oriented, individual, and/or group rehabilitative mental health services, skills training, and development, medication training, parenting skills training, and intensive case management services to clients.
  • Maintained all case records (notes, treatment plans, uniform assessments).
  • Provided in-home and office case management services, counseling, education, and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk populations.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.

Counselor Intern (MSW)

Nexus Recovery Center
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Practiced diverse counseling models through individual and group counseling sessions as well as maintained and reviewed client caseloads under supervision of a Licensed Professional Counselor -Supervisor (LPC-S) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor (LCSW).
  • Led individual and group counseling sessions, observed and performed assessments and assessment updates, treatment plans and treatment plan updates.
  • Facilitated (3) psychoeducational groups weekly with adult women with alcohol and substance use disorders.
  • Planned discharge actions and identified resources within the community for continuity of care.

Independent Contractor Trainer

Via Hope
01.2013 - 08.2019
  • Utilized training curriculum plan to create, maintain and manage the development of course content and/or training program.
  • Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with management to identify company training needs and schedules.
  • Analyzed company training methods and made adjustments to rectify issues, increase efficiency and exceed training goals.

BSW Intern Food Pantry and Intake Specialist

Sharing Life Community Outreach, Inc
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Communicated directly with individuals and families to provide information about eligibility requirements, application details, and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
  • Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' information to ensure good organization and program success.
  • Coordinated referrals and direct support for food pantry clients.
  • Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work

Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX
08.2019

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Social Work

Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX
05.2018

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Social Work

Eastfield College
Mesquite, TX
05.2017

Certificate - Medical Administrative Assistant Certification

Richland College
Dallas
1996

Skills

  • Skilled community-based case management
  • Bio-psychosocial assessments
  • Care Coordination
  • Group facilitation, presentation, and organizational skills
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Strengths-based treatment planning
  • Referrals and networking
  • Ability to develop strategic partnerships with agencies
  • Discharge Planning
  • Knowledge of public and private mental health systems
  • Visiting patient homes, hospitals, nursing homes
  • Bereavement Services

Accomplishments

  • Graduated Cum Laude - 05/2018

Certification

  • License Type: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • License Issue Date: 02/07/2020
  • Expiration Date: 06/30/2025
  • License Number: 69125
  • State: Texas

_____________________________________

  • License Type: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • License Issue Date: 11/04/2022
  • Expiration Date: 11/30/2024
  • License Number: 6069G
  • State: Alabama

Affiliations

  • National Association of Social Workers

Timeline

Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice

Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Of Texas
04.2022 - Current

Social Worker (MSW) Inpatient II

Parkland Hospital
04.2020 - 03.2022

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-CS)

Child And Family Guidance Center (CFGC)
08.2019 - 04.2020

Counselor Intern (MSW)

Nexus Recovery Center
09.2018 - 08.2019

BSW Intern Food Pantry and Intake Specialist

Sharing Life Community Outreach, Inc
05.2017 - 12.2017

Independent Contractor Trainer

Via Hope
01.2013 - 08.2019

Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Social Work

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Social Work

Eastfield College

Certificate - Medical Administrative Assistant Certification

Richland College
  • License Type: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • License Issue Date: 02/07/2020
  • Expiration Date: 06/30/2025
  • License Number: 69125
  • State: Texas

_____________________________________

  • License Type: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • License Issue Date: 11/04/2022
  • Expiration Date: 11/30/2024
  • License Number: 6069G
  • State: Alabama
Katina "Teena" Perry