Vacancy Ann.#:       08-MH-291

Position:                   Social Worker

 

Core Competencies

 

Medical Social Work, Behavioral Health, Clinical Skills, Bio-Psychosocial Assessment, Social Casework, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Risk Assessment, Discharge Planning, Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication, Patient Referral, Community Relations, Relationship Management, Home Health Care Services, Patient Intake and Transfer, Program Development, Health Education, Patient Services, Charting, Documentation, Reporting, Consultation, Health Screenings, Psychiatric Interviewing, Compliance, Supervisory Skills

 

 

Education

Graduate School

 

University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work
Baltimore, Maryland US
Master's Degree

Major: Clinical

Minor: Health

Earned: 1998
GPA: 3.71 out of 4.00

 

Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:

Course Work: Social Policy in Health Care, Human Behavior II, Health and Illness, Evaluation Research, Paradigm Clinical Social Work, Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Physical Illness, Clinical Social Work Internship, Psychopathology: Addictive Behavior Patterns

 

License # 38409 LCSW Texas [current]

 

 

Undergraduate

University of Maryland Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD US
Bachelor s in Social Work

Minor: Psychology

Earned: 1995
GPA: 3.49 out of 4.00

 

 

 

(Undergraduate Education, continued)

 

Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:

Intro to Human Development, Intro to Health Education, General Psychology, Integrated Science, Into Anatomy & Physiology, Intro to Sociology, Ecology of Man, Sociology of the Life Cycle, Intro to Social Work, Abnormal Psychology, Social Psychology, Social Welfare Policy Work II, Human Behavior, Psychology of Learning, Social Work & Crisis in Health Care, Social Work Methods I, Human Behavior II, Social Work Research, ADA Community Project, Field Instruction, Social Work Methods, Comparative Psychology, Social Work Methods, Child Abuse, Eating: Normal/Abnormal, Women and Violence

 

 

Professional Experience

07/24/2006 - Present

Dwight D. Eisenhower AMC Ft. Gordon

Augusta, Georgia United States

Salary: $59,157.00 per year

Pay Grade: YA - 02 -

Hours per week: 40

Supervisor: Retired xxx-xxx-xxxx; Contact: Yes

 

Social Worker

 

Carry out bio-psychosocial assessments, comprehensive social casework, brief therapy, risk assessment, group-work, discharge planning, for eligible beneficiaries of Military Health Care System. Coordinate agency services within community. Evaluate Orthopedic, General Surgery, and Trauma patients, as well as OIF/OEF Soldiers. Utilize multi-disciplinary approach to assist with coordination of services in teaching hospital setting. Perform charting, reporting, and documentation preparation. Communicate extensively with medical providers regarding patient progress. Report significant findings in areas of emotional, social, environmental, educational, and vocational health concerns. Analyze factors impeding emotional and physical well-being of patients. Work with multi-disciplinary medical teams to coordinate patient services. Conduct daily training and periodic in-services for interns, residents, and physicians. Perform weekly on-call clinical work rotation for family advocacy consultations. Refer patients to, and coordinate with, primary care physicians, Veterans Administration, and community agencies. Obtain durable medical equipment, set up home health care services, and oversee patient transfers. Interact extensively with Tricare, Insurance Companies, Crimes Against People, Army Community Services, Family Advocacy, Adult and Child Protective Services, and other organizations and agencies to manage benefits and provide necessary services.

 

 

01/24/2005 - 07/23/2006

William Beaumont Army Medical Center

El Paso, Texas United States

Salary: $53,792 per year

Pay Grade: GS - 11

Hours per week: 40

Supervisor: Retired - 915-569-3000; Contact: Yes

 

Social Worker - Discharge Planning

 

 

 

(Social Worker - Discharge Planning, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, continued)

 

Performed bio-psychosocial assessments, social casework, brief therapy, risk assessment, group therapy, discharge planning, and coordination of agency services for eligible beneficiaries of Military Health Care System. Evaluated civilian trauma and emergency cases, and cardiology patients. Maintained charts. Prepared reports and documentation. Delivered consultations, recommendations, and referrals to medical providers. Analyzed emotional, social, environmental, educational, and vocational health concerns to ensure all needs addressed. Conducted health screenings, direct care, and assessments. Performed specialty referral services and led psychiatric interviews with abusive, troubled, delinquent, and victimized children and adults. Coordinated care with military, civilian, and community agencies. Obtained durable medical equipment and arranged home health care services. Managed benefits with providers. Served on Trauma Committee and JACHO Advisory Committee.

 

 

01/05/2004 - 01/21/2005

William Beaumont Army Medical Center

El Paso, Texas United States

Salary: $53322.00 per year

Hours per week: 40

Supervisor: LTC Geeslin (retired) - 915-569-3000; Contact: Yes

 

Army Deployment Health Management Support

 

Carried out comprehensive progressional social casework, group work, and community organization services for beneficiaries of Military Health Care System. Maintained compliance with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Psychiatric Disorders principles and practices. Supported youth, adolescent, and adult caseloads. Formulated diagnoses based on psychiatric disorders and reported symptoms such as language disabilities, tic disorders, over-activity, impulsivity, inattention during social interaction, developmentally inappropriate social skills, cognitive skills issues, neuronvegative signs, eating disorders, depression, violence, abusive behavior, suicidal tendencies, and self-destructive behavior. Developed therapeutic contracts and formed alliances with patients to facilitate treatment goals. Provided short-term and longitudinal care management. Consulted with and advised mental health and medical providers on case progress. Performed mental health screenings, assessments, direct care, and specialty referrals. Created clinical programs to serve military community and high-risk beneficiaries, addressing concerns relating to deployment, terrorism, medically unexplained syndromes, crisis intervention, and behavioral health conditions such as PTSD and chemical dependencies. Interceded in violent or high-stress incidents to mitigate potential dangers. Advocated for victims of maltreatment. Worked closely with community, military, and civilian agencies and groups for outpatient care. Maintained all records.

 

 

11/01/1999 - 06/25/2002

University of Maryland Medical System

Baltimore, Maryland United States

Salary: $38,000.00 per year

Hours per week: 40

Supervisor: Rebecca Latham - 410-328-6700; Contact: Yes

 

Clinical Social Worker

 

 

 

(Clinical Social Worker, University of Maryland Medical System, continued)

 

Managed weekly caseload of 25-30 psychiatric patients at Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behavior s acute inpatient unit and partial hospitalization program. Conducted psychosocial assessments of patients with intense, chronic mental illness and complex social problems. Evaluated personal and environmental obstacles to optimal health and social adjustment. Developed clinical diagnoses, prepared treatment and discharge plans, and conducted

individual, group, and family therapy and education. Facilitated dual diagnosis groups and community meetings. Determined need for outside services. Carried out crisis intervention and

obtained guardianships on patients behalf. Determined cases of abuse and neglect, and submitted reports to CPS or APS. Selected by department director to train and orient medical students and psychiatric residents during rotations.

 

 

05/28/1998 - 11/19/1999

University of Maryland Medical Systems

Baltimore, Maryland United States

Salary: $35,000.00 per year

Hours per week: 40

Supervisor: Jennifer Razes - 410-328-6700; Contact: Yes

 

Clinical Social Worker

 

Maintained weekly caseload of 25-30 patients with chronic medical, mental health, and complex social issues at Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Institute. Performed pre and post-transplant bio-psychosocial evaluations. Participated in multi-disciplinary rounds and team meetings. Assessed need for community services for patients. Conducted crisis intervention and bereavement counseling, individual and family therapy, and patient/family education. Coordinated discharge planning. Carried out outpatient case management.

 

 

10/01/1998 - 10/01/1999

University of Maryland Medical Systems

Baltimore, Maryland United States

Salary: $75.00 case

Hours per week: 12

Supervisor: Rebecca Latham - 410-328-6700; Contact: Yes

 

Clinical Social Worker

 

Provided on-call pediatric emergency services for children up to 17 years of age at Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. Performed psychosocial evaluations and pre-admission screenings. Worked with children who were troubled, delinquent, victimized, or abusive. Recognized for ability to calm patients and minimize destructive or uncooperative behaviors. Prepared clinical diagnoses in areas such as language disabilities, tic disorders, over activity, impulsivity, inattention within social interaction, developmentally inappropriate skills, capacity for play, poor child-parent attachments, neglect and/or abuse, depression, and violent, suicidal or self destructive behavior. Utilized variety of therapeutic modalities to develop treatment goals and therapeutic contracts. Assessed and reported abuse and neglect cases to CPS. Worked closely with police, CPS, and foster care groups.

 

 

 

 

01/08/1996 - 08/15/1997

Johns Hopkins Medical Services Corporation

Baltimore, Maryland United States

Salary: $25,000.00 per year

Hours per week: 40

Supervisor: Bobbie Friedman - 410-366-5909; Contact: Yes

 

Clinical Social Worker

 

 

Managed outpatient services caseload of 900 patients per year at urban community based health clinic. 80% of work focused on Maternal Child Health and Pediatrics. Conducted bio-psychosocial assessments, obtained pre-histories, and prepared service plans and reports. Performed individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, and health education. Referred patients to community resources and organizations. Reported cases of maltreatment, neglect, and assault. Worked in conjunction with police, child protective services, adult protective services, and foster care. Set up and coordinated community-based Maternal Health Network. Supervised and trained interns to facilitate their return to work force.

 

 

Specialized Training/Certificates

 

      LMSW-ACP Texas license #38409 current. Credentialed provider at William Beaumont Army Medical Center

      MRP II Overview; 1990

      Taking Control of Your Work Day, earned 1 CEU, 6-hr seminar; 1990

      Economic Analysis for Decisionmaking; 1989

      Quality Contracting; 1989

      Publications 181-Maintaining Publication Files in Compliance with AFR 5-31; 1989

      Military Correspondence; 1988

      United States Air Force Effective Writing Course; 1988

      Military Administrative Training; 1988

      Army Substance Abuse Program (07/22/2004) Army Substance Abuse and Alcohol Awareness and Prevention Ft. Bliss.

      Certification - BLSC (02/01/2005 - 02/2007 William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Ft. Bliss -- Adult and Pediatric CPR Training.

      Certification - Basic Disaster Life Support (12/06/2005 -12/2009).

      The 20th National Conference on the Family in Stress and Crisis, Santa Fe, NM, April 10 to 13, 2006 (23 hrs).

      HealthNet, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center # 63504 Helping Offenders: Social work Practice in the Criminal Justice systems 10 1/2006 (1hr).

      Transition of Nutritional Therapies for Acute Care to Home Care 12 4/2005 (1hr).

      Basic Disaster Life Support 6 12/2005 (8hr).

      Health Net @ Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center # 61505 Dementia & the Law [ethics] 9 12/2005 (1hr).

      Fundamental Elements of Social Work Ethics 9 12/2005 (1hr).

      Hospital Wide Ethics 9 12/2005 (1hr).

      Ethics for Hospital Administrators 9 12/2005 (1Hr).

 

 

 

(Specialized Training/Certificates, continued)

 

      Complicated Trauma: Diagnosis & Treatment 7 12/2005 (6.25 hr).

      Women and Child Advocacy [1hr].

      Confronting Domestic Violence Issues in Our Military and Civilian Communities - Sept 29th and 30th 2004.

      Unhealthy Relationships [1hr].

      Assessment of School Difficulties in Children [1hr].

      Case Study: Male Influence [1hr]; Training - Spirituality in the 90's: Caring for Patients (07/10/2004)Texas Tech health Sciences Center.

      Texas Tech Health Sciences Center (05/06/2004) Medicine, Ethics, and the Law [1 hr].

      DARE Ethics I and II [2hrs].

      Fundamental Elements of Social Work Ethics [1hr].

      Army Community Services (01/14/2004) Army Family Team building.

      Army Community Services (02/12/2004).
Department of the Army Rear-Detachment Course; Training - Transformers _Therapists of the Future (07/31/2003)(12 hr) Austin, TX.

      The New Ethics - Uphold the Spirit of the Law (07/31/2003) Austin Texas.

      Re-Scripting (06/06/2003) (12 hr) Re-Scripting - Change Their Thinking, Change Their Lives.

      Anger Control Made Easy (08/25/2003) Cross Country University seminar, San Antonio, TX.

      Given the authority to orient, train, and evaluate psychiatry residents at the Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behavior inpatient unit, January 2001 through May 2002.

      Specialized Education - Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (01/01/2001) 3120.

      Baltimore, MD Film Series 16,23,30 March and 6 April 2001 and 15,22,29 March, 5 April 2002.

      American Psychological Association Film Series (03/16/2001) (24hr).

      Personality Disorders in Social Work Health Care (10/25/2001) Baltimore, MD (7hr).

      Violence Risk and Threat Assessment (06/01/2000) Baltimore, MD ((7hr).

      Men, Depression, Intimacy (09/15/1999) Baltimore, MD (6.5 hr).

      Stress Solutions Workshop for Women (10/20/1997) Cross Country University (7hr).

 

 

Activities

 

National Association of Social Workers Member

Volunteer Teacher, Private School

Supervisor for Red Cross Volunteers and WTB Volunteers

Guest Lecturer, United States Army Sergeant's Major Academy Biggs Field Ft. Bliss, TX [2004]

University of Maryland, Baltimore - School of Social Work [2001]

Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Services Volunteer

UMBC Undergraduate Advisory Committee -- Social Work Department [1996]

University of Maryland Tenure Committee--Social Work Department [1995]

President and Vice-President of the Social Work Student Association [1993-1995]

 

 

Additional Data

 

Availability:      Full-Time/Permanent

Location:         Oklahoma City Region, OK US

Vacancy Ann.#:       08-MH-291

Position:                   Social Worker

 

 

KSA ESSAY RESPONSES

 

1. Professional knowledge of social work theory, practice, values and code of ethics.

 

As a Licensed Social Worker with experience across a wide variety of settings, including military, clinical, and academic environments, my knowledge of social work theory, practices, values, and ethics is comprehensive.

 

Social Work Theory

Both my academic studies and professional career have allowed me to develop and utilize a wide variety of theories in practical settings. As a graduate student obtaining my Master s in Clinical Social Work, I completed courses in Evaluation Research, Paradigm Clinical Social Work, Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Physical Illness, Clinical Social Work Internship, Psychopathology: Addictive Behavior Patterns. As an undergrad in Social Work, my courses included Intro to Social Work, Abnormal Psychology, Social Psychology, Social Welfare Policy Work II, Human Behavior, Psychology of Learning, Social Work & Crisis in Health Care, Social Work Methods I, Human Behavior II, Social Work Research, Field Instruction, Social Work Methods, Comparative Psychology, and Social Work Methods. My training has been put into practical use at every position I ve held, where I not only utilized the theories I d learned, but also used them as the basis for developing and implementing new programs, such as the community-based Maternal Health Network I implemented at the Johns Hopkins Medical Services Corp. I have also made sure that all my work was conducted in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Psychiatric Disorders principles and practices. In addition, I ve kept up to date on the latest theories through my extensive continuing education, seminars, and training programs.

 

Social Work Practices

In all of the positions I have held, I have had to utilize multiple practices and processes, including bio-psychological assessments, social casework, individual/group/family therapy, risk assessment, discharge planning, psychiatric interviews, progressional social casework, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic contracting, care management, mental health screenings, and referrals. I m adept at interceding in high-stress incidents to mitigate potential dangers, and I m familiar with serving as a patient advocate. My work has encompassed all age groups, from children to adults, and I m especially familiar with the particulars of social work as it relates to soldiers returning from/deploying to combat, family/individual matters, substance abuse, and issues relating to physical health problems.

 

Values and Ethics

The profession of social work is one that requires a strict adherence to professional values and ethics. Cases are confidential; trust is essential in forming any type of effective bond with a patient or group of patients, something I ve earned recognition for from multiple employers. In addition, I ve always made sure to comply with all professional and organizational guidelines, requirements, and regulations. At the same time, my work has required me to evaluate cases of abuse, neglect, and other concerns, and refer individuals to the appropriate organizations, including child protective services and adult protective services. In all cases, value and ethics demand that the health and well-being of the patient is always the first priority.

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Country of Citizenship: United States

Highest Grade Level Held: GS-343-07

Vacancy Ann.#:       08-MH-291

Position:                   Social Worker

 

 

KSA ESSAY RESPONSES

 

2.  Skill to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of adult to geriatric patients; formulate and implement measurable, realistic and age specific treatment plans and goals.

 

As a seasoned social worker, clinical social worker, and health management support professional with military and civilian facilities such as the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, University of Maryland Medical Systems, and Johns Hopkins Medical Services Corporation, I have developed and demonstrated recognized skills in psychosocial assessment and needs determination in all age groups, including youth, teen, adult, and geriatric, which includes developing realistic, age and condition-specific treatment plans and goals.

 

My work at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center and William Beaumont Army Medical Center focused primarily on veterans and current soldiers, and so covered a broad range of age groups, from the early twenties to geriatric. At both of these positions I performed bio-psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, group work, psychiatric interviews, and diagnosis development. I analyzed the factors impeding emotional and physical well-being, prepared therapeutic contracts, and carried out discharge planning.

 

Some of the specialized diagnoses I have formulated have involved eating disorders, depression, suicidal tendencies, medically unexplained syndromes, behavioral health conditions, and high-risk activities.

 

At both University of Maryland Medical Systems and Johns Hopkins Medical Services Corporation I managed heavy case loads focusing on adults with medical and psychological issues. In addition to evaluating psychosocial problems and conditions, I had to deal with issues relating to medical conditions, such as cardiac conditions and conditions stemming from kidney and pancreatic transplants. While there, I performed pre and post-transplant bio-psychosocial evaluations.

 

In all my positions, I have assisted patients in dealing with the effects of chemical dependencies and other health-related conditions.

 

Vacancy Ann.#:       08-MH-291

Position:                   Social Worker

 

 

KSA ESSAY RESPONSES

 

3.  Knowledge, skill and ability to provide advanced treatment modalities to individuals, families and groups.

 

 

As a social worker, clinical social worker, and health management support professional, my work at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, University of Maryland Medical Systems, and Johns Hopkins Medical Services Corporation has always included individual, group, and family therapy. I m adept at analyzing emotional, social, environmental, educational, and vocational issues, conducting bio-psychosocial assessments, performing comprehensive social casework, therapy, and planning.

 

My work has included dealing with the physical, emotional, and mental issues relating to veterans, returning soldiers, and soldiers preparing for deployment. As part of this, I have also dealt with family issues, including abuse, fear of terrorism, victimization, delinquency, medically unexplained syndromes, crisis intervention, and behavioral health conditions such as PTSD and chemical dependencies. I have interceded in violent or high-stress incidents to mitigate potential dangers and advocated for victims of maltreatment.

 

In non-military situations, I ve dealt extensively with family issues, victimized individuals, and youth issues. My work has encompassed evaluating language disabilities, tic disorders, over-activity, impulsivity, inattention during social interaction, developmentally inappropriate social skills, cognitive skills issues, neuronvegative signs, eating disorders, depression, violence, abusive behavior, suicidal tendencies, self-destructive behavior, delinquency, vocational concerns, neglect, poor child-parent attachments, and chronic medical and mental health issues.

 

I possess expertise in creating treatment plans that include individual, group, and family therapy, short and long-term care management, and therapeutic contracts. I m also adept at communicating with outside agencies and service providers to obtain and coordinate home health care and continuing therapy for patients. I ve been recognized for my ability to calm patients and minimize destructive or uncooperative behaviors.

 

Vacancy Ann.#:       08-MH-291

Position:                   Social Worker

 

 

KSA ESSAY RESPONSES

 

4. Knowledge of medical and physical disease categories, disabilities and treatment procedures, including chronic, traumatic, and terminal illnesses as well as common medications, their expected results and possible side effects.

 

My work as a clinical social worker with the University of Maryland Medical Systems and Johns Hopkins Medical Services Corporation included extensive involvement in dealing with patients suffering from chronic and/or terminal illnesses, including kidney, pancreatic, and cardiac conditions. I ve dealt with pre and post-transplant patients, and a part of my mental health treatment plans required a knowledge of the physical and mental effects of the various medications and medical treatments on the psyche of the patient. Side effects of medications can include emotional and mental changes; they can also include physical changes, ranging from pain to weight gain to loss of mobility or cognitive functioning that can lead to depression, anger, suicidal thoughts, and other emotional/psychological reactions. On top of this, the physical and emotional condition of the patient can have similar effects on family members - depression, guilt, and anger are all common. Families can also turn to drugs and alcohol. All of this needs to be taken into consideration when developing individual and group/family therapy and treatment plans.

 

During my time working in two Army Medical Centers, the veterans, returning soldiers, and ready-to-deploy soldiers presented common and uncommon situations that often included medical treatments and pharmaceuticals/medications. Besides the medications normally associated with common medical conditions and physical issues (antibiotics, steroids, pain medications, diabetes meds, meds for cardiac conditions, etc.), there are the effects of psychotropic pharmaceuticals, medications used to wean patients off illegal drugs, and the medications used to treat medically unexplained conditions. One must also consider the interactions of prescribed pharmaceuticals with ones that patients may have taken - or might still be taking - illegally, which can lead to serious physical and mental/emotional adverse reactions.

 

At the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, one of my responsibilities was working with multi-disciplinary medical teams to coordinate patient services. I also conducted daily training and periodic in-services for interns, residents, and physicians, and referred patients to primary care physicians. I helped coordinate medical care and I obtained durable medical equipment for patients as well.

 

Finally, as part of my academic training, I took courses in Physical Illness, Psychopathology: Addictive Behavior Patterns, and Anatomy & Physiology.

Vacancy Ann.#:       08-MH-291

Position:                   Social Worker

 

 

KSA ESSAY RESPONSES

 

5.  Knowledge of acute and chronic psychiatric disease categories, established psychiatric theories and treatment ; skill and ability to apply treatment modalities in working with emotional and behavioral disorders, and knowledge of psychotropic drugs, their expected results and possible side effects.

 

In my graduate program for my Masters in Social Work, I carried out extensive studies in psychiatric treatment modalities and theories. Among my training, I completed courses in Social Policy in Health Care, Human Behavior II, Health and Illness, Evaluation Research, Paradigm Clinical Social Work, Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Physical Illness, Clinical Social Work Internship, and Psychopathology: Addictive Behavior Patterns. I ve also completed continuing education in a wide variety of areas, such as Substance Abuse, CPR, Nutritional Therapies, and Complicated Trauma: Diagnosis & Treatment.

 

During my time at two Army Medical Centers, as well as the University of Maryland Medical Systems and the Johns Hopkins Medical Services Corporation, I have evaluated and treated a wide variety of psychological, emotional, behavioral, and physical disorders, including the following: family issues, abuse, fear of terrorism, victimization, delinquency, medically unexplained syndromes, crisis intervention, behavioral health conditions such as PTSD and chemical dependencies, violent or high-stress incidents, maltreatment, youth issues, language disabilities, tic disorders, over-activity, impulsivity, inattention during social interaction, developmentally inappropriate social skills, cognitive skills issues, neuronvegative signs, eating disorders, depression, violence, abusive behavior, suicidal tendencies, self-destructive behavior, delinquency, vocational concerns, neglect, poor child-parent attachments, and chronic medical and mental health issues such as transplants and cardiac conditions.

 

All of the above conditions and issues have required extensive bio-psychosocial assessment, health screenings, and working with health care professionals to develop complex, specialized treatment plans. Many of the conditions I ve dealt with have involved patients prescribed psychotropic drugs, or who have taken psychotropics without prescription.

 

I m familiar with a comprehensive list of treatment modalities for emotional, behavioral, physical, and psychological conditions, and I have consistently maintained compliance with all facility and industry regulations, as well as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Psychiatric Disorders principles and practices.

Vacancy Ann.#:       08-MH-291

Position:                   Social Worker

 

 

KSA ESSAY RESPONSES

 

6.  Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with professional and non-professional health personnel at all levels.

 

As a Social Worker and Clinical Social Worker, and also a Health Management Support Professional, I am constantly communicating with health care professionals, as well as with other individuals involved in the care of patients, including other social workers, physical therapists, and staff members from various agencies and community programs, including home health care organizations, adult and child protective services, law enforcement officers, patient advocates, insurance companies, substance abuse treatment facilities, and military/civilian community services groups. In all the positions I ve held, I ve been responsible for coordinating post-discharge ongoing treatment plans and arranging consultations and services for patients with appropriate groups, based on the patient s needs.

 

At Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, I work with multi-disciplinary medical teams to coordinate patient services. I refer patients to, and coordinate with, primary care physicians, Veterans Administration, and community agencies. I have obtained durable medical equipment, set up home health care services, and overseen patient transfers. I interact extensively with Tricare, Insurance Companies, Crimes Against People, Army Community Services, Family Advocacy, Adult and Child Protective Services, and other organizations and agencies to manage benefits and provide necessary services.

 

At William Beaumont Army Medical Center, I coordinated care with military, civilian, and community agencies, obtained durable medical equipment and arranged home health care services, and managed benefits with providers. I also served on the Trauma Committee and JACHO Advisory Committee.

 

With the University of Maryland Medical Systems and Johns Hopkins Medical Services Corporation, I participated in multi-disciplinary rounds and team meetings, assessed the need for community services for patients, and conducted crisis intervention and bereavement counseling, individual and family therapy, and patient/family education. I also carried out discharge planning, outpatient case management, and reporting of maltreatment, neglect, and assault cases. I worked and communicated extensively with the police, CPS, APS, foster care groups, and other organizations.

Vacancy Ann.#:       08-MH-291

Position:                   Social Worker

 

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Hiring Agent Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging senior-level career opportunity in medical social work and/or behavioral health, and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include:

 

      Holding my Texas LCSW license and a Master s in Social Work, with a major in clinical social work and a minor in health social work.

      Social work assignments with 2 Army Medical Centers and 2 civilian health care facilities.

      A consistent and recognized record of success with individuals, groups, and families.

      Comprehensive skills in all current treatment and psychosocial assessment modalities.

      Special expertise with patients undergoing multiple physical and mental health issues.

      Proven ability to coordinate treatment planning with outside agencies and professionals.

 

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

Janis C. Raynor

Vacancy Ann.#:       08-MH-291

Position:                   Social Worker

 

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Contact Name

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear _______________________________:

 

I would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (TITLE OF POSITION APPLYING FOR) position currently available with your organization.  Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, I am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

As discussed, I am a highly qualified, experienced team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  I believe you will find my assessment, treatment planning, and therapy skills vital to your patients well-being, and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

Should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  Again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  I look forward to your response.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

Janis C. Raynor