Catisha Clark

Experience

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  Children's Home Society of Washington

  Nov 2000 - Feb 2006

  Residential Advocate

  Monitored teen mothers and their children, case management, set weekly goals and objectives. Provided counseling, crisis intervention, provided client with referrals for services. Provided an wide range of advocacy services, money management and coordinate outings for client's.Facilitated, educated and monitored client life skills.Collaborated with Child Protective Services for family reconciliation.Planned and coordinated transitional independent living (section 8 housing)

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  Pierce County AIDS Foundation

  Feb 2006 - Aug 2006

  Life Skills Coordinator/ Case Management

  Provide case management services to clients who were diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, chemical dependency and chronically homeless. Managed housing subsidy programs and collaborated with health professionals regarding clients health and safety.

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  Perinatal Treatment Service

  Nov 2008 - Mar 2010

  Family Support Specialist

  offered chemically dependent women comprehensive services. The focus was total abstinence from drug and/or alcohol use. In addition to chemical dependency, issues surrounding codependency, family issues, and trauma was addressed. I Educated clients with self-esteem, parenting, coping, and life skills through out treatment their process.

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  Unniversity of Washington Tacoma

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2013

  BASW Senior Student

  BASW undergrad degree

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  Department of Social Health Service (DSHS)

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2012

  Case Aid

   Assist Social Workers with transporting clients, supervisor parent/ child visits  Record keeping and record documentation Providing recreational activities and emotional support to children and families Creating files for new clients

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  Department of Social and Health Services Indian Child Welfare(ICW)

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2013

  Social Work Professional ( Practicum Internship)

  This service position attempt to ensure the safety of the child within the context of the child's need for permanence in a family setting. The social worker's emphasis is to strengthen the family in order to prevent removal and/or reduce the length of stay in temporary out-of-home care.Work along with Tribal members to promote stability and a safe environment for Tribal children and their families. The Program also work along with Tribal members in identifying certifying, and supporting with guidelines established by the Indian Child Welfare Act. Case management, counseling, and assistance to court dependents are also provided. Assist social worker in ongoing risk assessment; maintain records, written reports, and database systems; determine program eligibility; directly assist families to learn about an use resources available including medical, legal, and employment services. Visit clients in their own homes; transport children and/or adults in vehicles; maintain records of service provided as required by state and federal regulations, Juvenile Court order, or department policies; work with individuals and/or families to facilitate access and use of tribal resources as directed by social work staff; work cooperatively with clients, families of clients, and professional staff from all public and private agencies. Show less

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  Swedish Emergency Hospital

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Clinical Health Social Work (Intern)

  Advocacy:Identify and report cases and problems appropriate for secondary review to Case Management Department leadership, the Medical Director, or Physician Advisor.Conduct face-to-face interviews with patients.Conduct assessments for suspected abandonment, and/or exploitation, abuse and neglect, including ,elderly, disabled, adult abuse, domestic violence , child abuse and assaults, provide appropriate intervention and education, and report to the appropriate agency ( i.e CPS, APS, ect.) and supported the healthcare team members in this process.Provide client advocacy, as well as consultation, networking, family support and crisis interventions.Record and document case activity and complete forms.Collaboration:Contributed to the development of goals- directed, age appropriate plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process that is prioritized and based on determined medical diagnosis, patient needs, and expected patients outcomes.Interact with patients and physicians to explore the most appropriate setting to meet patient’s needs.Facilitation:Developed discharge plan through collaboration with interdisciplinary team.Ensured that all activities to facilitate and coordinate the plan were being implemented and that the plan is continuously modified based on the patient's changing needs.Assessed for financial barriers to advancing the treatment plan and discharge plan, provided information about resources, and advocated for patient/family in accessing financial assistance programs.Resource Management:Assessed for causes for readmissions and problem solves solutions to reduce length of stay and recidivism.Accountability:Pursued information and resources and used creative problem solving for complex discharge planning, quality of care, and utilization issues.Professionalism:Served as a resource and provided education to patients, physicians, and professional staff on levels of care, quality-of-issues, and regulatory contents. Show less

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  Good Samaritan - Multicare Hostiptial

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

  Clinical Social Worker- Per diem on-call

  The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for psychosocial assessment, consultation, therapeutic interventions, and referrals for patients and families in relation to psychosocial and mental health aspects of medical management. Provide supportive counseling and the coordination of discharge planning activities for hospital inpatients. Participate in case-finding and pre-admission planning, collaborates with other team members, and serves as a liaison/advocate for patients and families in assuring continuity of health care services. Show less

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  United Healthcare

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2018

  Home Health Clinical Care Coordinator

  Community Health Worker:• Create a positive experience and relationship with the member• Keep the member out of the hospital by supporting regular visits to their primary physician• Keep member actively engaged with their primary physician• Support the member to ensure pick-up of their Rx• Proactively engage the member to manage their care• Provide member education• Support transitions of care• Help to keep members compliant with their care plans• Partner with care team (community, providers, internal staff)• Knowledge and continued learning of community cultures and values• May conduct HRA assessments if needed Show less

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  Capital Medical Center

  May 2018 - Jan 2021

  Social Work Discharge Case Manager
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  Providence Swedish Hospital

  Jan 2021 - now

  MSW Behavioral ED Case Manager