Experience

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  Ste. genevieve county memorial hospital

  Jun 2001 - Jul 2010

  Business office clerk

  • Assisted with inpatient and outpatient admissions processes• Prepared reports for bad debt and charity• Conducted follow-up with insurance companies to inquire about and facilitate payment• Answered, screened, and directed telephone calls to appropriate personnel

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  Cancer support community of greater st. louis

  Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Bssw practicum student, msw practicum student

  • Co-facilitated weekly support groups for individuals diagnosed with cancer and caregivers, utilizing Patient Active Concept• Assisted in the planning and implementation of the 1st and 2nd Annual Conference for Young Adults with Cancer in St. Louis, as well as other program development tasks• Participated in clinical group and individual supervision to develop and strengthen facilitation and clinical skills

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  Bjc healthcare

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Msw practicum student (bjc hospice)

  • Provided in-home supportive counseling utilizing expressive therapy with children and adults dealing with anticipatory grief and loss• Assisted in the planning of a Stepping Stones, a grief camp for children, by conducting initial interviews, organizing activities, and assisting with activities at camp

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  Saint louis university

  Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Graduate assistant

  • Planned and organized on-campus, as well as off-campus events, in an effort to recruit students to School of Social Work• Maintained relationships with liaisons at educational institutions to recruit students• Analyzed current recruitment strategies and recommended new strategies• Communicated with prospective applicants by attending college fairs, conducting presentations, managing on-line chat rooms, and meeting individually with prospective students• Reviewed and evaluated surveys for new student orientation to improve and enhance orientation• Conducted website analysis and made recommendations to improve website• Conducted research to assist professor in the development of continuing education course for social work practitioners interested in supervising social workers seeking licensure • Served as secretary for Student Affairs Committee Show less

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  Missouri baptist medical center

  Aug 2008 - May 2012

  • Conducted psychosocial assessments with diverse populations to assist patients and families in the discharge planning process and to link them to community resources• Participated in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings to enhance and improve patient care• Educated families about resources and advocated on their behalf• Served as Super User during implementation of a new computer-based documentation system • Referred cancer patients and their families to appropriate resources • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to identify needed resources for patients and families• Assisted with discharge planning, the completion of prescription assistance applications, arrangement of transportation, and end of life care planning

  • Medical Social Worker

    May 2009 - May 2012

  • MSW Practicum Student

    Aug 2008 - May 2009
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  Cancer support community of greater st. louis

  Aug 2009 - May 2014

  • Provided support to individuals affected by a diagnosis of cancer and their loved ones through facilitation of support groups, resource referral, and program development and evaluation• Created proposals and assisted with management of contracts with area partner cancer centers • Served as liaison and conducted outreach presentations to educate individuals, medical professionals, and community organizations about services available through CSC• Assisted cancer-focused community organizations and area cancer centers in planning psychosocial support programs. • Engaged in analysis of processes, identified gaps in services/areas of needs, and led special initiatives related to CSC's strategic plan to help foster continued growth • Collaborated with Development Director and assisted with grant writing • Served as Social Work Practicum Field Supervisor Show less

  • Program Outreach Coordinator/Special Initiatives Program Manager

    May 2012 - May 2014

  • Group Facilitator

    Aug 2009 - May 2012
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  Missouri baptist medical center

  May 2014 - Jul 2021

  Oncology social worker (osw-c), licensed clinical social worker (lcsw)

  • Completes psychosocial assessments to identify stressors and develop interventions to alleviate distress associated with a diagnosis of cancer• Links individuals and families to community and national resources, including psychosocial support programming, community resources, psychotherapy, transportation, co-pay and financial assistance programs, etc. • Chairs Survivorship Celebration Committee• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to address barriers to treatment and develop interventions• Educates and assists individuals and families with Advance Directives, FMLA, disability, end of life care planning, and navigating insurance challenges Show less

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  Washington university school of medicine in st. louis

  Jul 2021 - now

  Work closely with Principal Investigator and Data Team in the Healthy Mind Lab conducting clinical trials on treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and cognitive disorders in older adults.

  • Instructor, Psychiatry

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Staff Scientist

    Jul 2021 - Aug 2022