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Contact9 Vine StreetFords, NJ Street Address
PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEObjectiveSelf-motivated Medical Case Manager with 15+ years of case management experience. Willing to take on new challenges and adapt easily to new situations and environments. Highly organized, flexible, and committed to working hard.EducationMSW Master of Social WorkOur Lady of the Lake UniversityBA Concentration in Social ScienceThomas Edison State CollegeCertificationsCrisis Intervention Team Training; 03/2022Mental Health First Aid; 2019Addiction Studies Certificate; 05/2016Intranasal Naloxone (Narcan) for Basic Life Support; 03/2016HIV Testing & Counseling Certified; 12/2009Key SkillsBilingualMicrosoft Office ApplicationsNJSAMSZOOBOOKAVATAREClinicalWorksCommunicationProblem-solvingOrganizedDetailed-OrientedExperienceSenior Spirit Medical Day CenterSocial Worker February 2024-Present Roselle Park, NJCase ManagementInterdisciplinary Quarterly notesInitial AssessmentRecreation AssessmentFamily meetingsTRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER / RWJBHBEHAVORIAL HEALTH CLINICIAN December 2022 September 2023 ELIZABETH, NJMonitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.Interview clients, review records, and conduct assessmentsCollaborate with physicians, clinicians, and nurses to coordinate treatmentRefer client to community resources/ Case ManagementModify treatment plans according to changes in client statusIndividual and Group TherapyDiscuss client priorities and desire of outcomesParticipate in multidisciplinary department meetingProvide psychotherapy clinical interventionPHQ2, PHQ9, CSSRS, SDOH, and Violence Risk AssessmentCASE MANAGER December 2021 December 2022 ELIZABETH, NJAlcohol and Drug Abuse InstituteProvide wraparound services (Primary care, Housing, transportation, legal, education, and immigration consumer needs).Linkage and engagement to treatment servicesPhone outreachRegister Clients and schedule appointments with clinicians and psychiatristReferral/ ScreeningNEWARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERBEHAVIORAL HEALTH CASE MANAGER APRIL 2019 MARCH 2020 NEWARK, NJReferral made to Mental Health Substance Use ProgramDomestic Violence ReferralsAssess client and connect to resources as needed (Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Emergency Housing Assistance)Proper documentation in clients file for continuity of careAdvocate on behalf of clients needs with caregiver, and medical providerProvide client assistance with Personal Preference Program (PPE)Assist with Social Security application and follow upAlliance Community HealthcareMEDICAL CASE MANAGER / Coordinator FEBRUARY 2018 SEPTEMBER 2018 JERSEY CITY, NJAssess the Ryan White patient and his/her family to resolve social, emotional and Economical problemReferrals made to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment ProgramKnowledge of PHQ-9 assessment toolMaintain data input in CareWare and eCWKnowledge in Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance and Charity CareProvide assistance to the homeless population with (Food Stamps, General Assistance, Social Security, and Shelter)ZUFALL HEALTH CENTERMEDICAL CASE MANAGER MAY 2016 SEPTEMBER 2017 SOMMERSET, NJProvide psycho-social assessment to Ryan White patients and their families.Assist in resolving social, emotional, and economical problems of the patient, and his/her familyMaintain data input in Care Ware and ChampsReview medical charts for Clinical Indicators (Initial labs, CD4, VL, PAP Smears, PPD, and vaccines)Knowledge in ADDP, Medicare, Medicaid, Charity Care, and Private InsurancesProvide assistance with patient billing inquiry, and update patient demographic informationKnowledge in verification, and precertification of medical insuranceMental Health and Substance Abuse Referrals made as neededScreened clients for depression with PHQ-9 assessment toolEducate patient on Sexual Transmission Infection (STIs), Safe Sex, and Pre-ExposurePracticum Journey to wellnessCADC intern JANUARY 2016 MAY 2016 PERTH AMBOY, NJPerform Initial AssessmentPerformed Initial Treatment EvaluationUpdate and review clients records, including notes for individual and group sessionsProvide Case ManagementCoordinate with other staff regarding patient progress and make recommendations for treatment plansClosely monitored patients progress, make necessary changes to treatment and therapiesReferrals made to Mental Health SpecialistHeld individual and group counseling sessionsVISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION: HEALTH GROUPINTENSIVE CASE MANAGER: VNAHG NOVEMBER 2013 JULY 2015 MONROE, NJHome visit provided to perform the psycho-social assessments of the Ryan White client, and his/her family.Provided the client assistance in resolving social, emotional, and economic problemsCoordinate the case management system for the HIV-infected client.Provided assistance with completion of applications with Medicaid, Medicare, ADDP, Charity Care and Private InsuranceData input and reports for CAREWare (electronic health)RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER PADCASE MANAGER: MARCH 2002 NOVEMBER 2013 PERTH AMBOY, NJImmunology & Infectious DiseasePerform the psycho-social assessments of the EIP patient, and his/her familyProvide assistance in resolving social, emotional, and economic problem of the patientCoordinate the case management system for the HIV-infected patients enrolled in the Early Intervention Program.Facilitated patient focus groups and educational series.Maintained data input in Lab Tracker and CAREWare Data monitoring programs including NJ Collaborative.Knowledge in Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurances regulations/Tracking of billing reports for correct levels and diagnosis codes.Attain pre-certification and referralsChart auditing- for medical indicators (PAP, TB, labs, and vaccines)Served as patient advocate through telephone, email, and research efforts for clients with Medicare and Medicaid.Beck Depression Inventory Clients screened with instrument to detect depressionPerformed HIV testing and counselingAssisted with EKG testing in the Emergency Room and all inpatient unitsUCC/FINANCIAL COUNSELOR/ADMITTING REGISTRAR: 1993 -2002 PERTH AMBOY, NJResponsible for verification and coordination of insurance benefits with insurance companies and Government agenciesProcessed application for NJ Uncompensated Care Program (Charity Care Assistance)Screened patients for Medicaid, and welfare eligibility (GA and Food stamps)Knowledge in admission, outpatient, and emergency room registration.Precertification of inpatient/ outpatient services and admissionTrainingsIllness Management and Recovery (IMR) 2023Evidence Based Practice Initiative (EBPI) 2023ReferencesAvailable upon request. |