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Jayme Mora

Sonora

Summary

Dynamic Medical Social Worker with extensive experience at A Plus Hospice, adept in delivering psychosocial support and implementing CBT and DBT interventions. Proven ability to manage complex cases and enhance patient care through effective communication and community resource identification. Committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and improving health outcomes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Social Worker-Independent Contractor

Home Health
01.2019 - Current

Clinical Work:

  • -Delivered psychosocial support to individuals and families coping with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses.
  • -Facilitated short-term modalities including CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness tailored to patient needs.
  • -Implemented interventions to promote health, prevent disease, and eliminate healthcare access barriers.
  • -Assisted in securing caregivers and addressing long-term planning requirements for patients.

Case Management:

  • -Conducted screenings for public assistance programs such as Medi-Cal, IHSS, and CalFresh.
  • -Managed referrals for patients to necessary support programs based on screening outcomes.
  • -Guided patients through explaining and completing advanced directives like POLST and Five Wishes.
  • -Supported patients in understanding legal documents including FPOA and MPOA.

Director of Social Work, Spiritual Care, and Bereavement

A Plus Hospice/NorCal Hospice
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Supervised interdisciplinary team of four MSWs, two Spiritual Care Counselors, and one Bereavement Coordinator.
  • Conducted performance reviews to evaluate staff effectiveness.
  • Assisted in hiring and training of new personnel.
  • Delivered ongoing quality assurance for assessments to maintain survey readiness.
  • Facilitated training sessions and in-services to promote professional development.
  • Reported directly to Director of Patient Services and Administrator.
  • Manage a caseload of patients with the most complex challenges.
  • Other activities as needed to support the team growth.

Medical Social Worker

Hospice of Amador and Calaveras & VNA
09.2013 - 12.2019
  • Delivered social service counseling and support to patients and families regarding illness and related issues.
  • Completed initial psychosocial assessments at admission or within five days.
  • Conducted routine psychosocial visits per established care plans as needed.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with Hospice team and physicians regarding patient social services.
  • Provided effective communication across diverse ethnic, cultural, and language backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated effective listening, interviewing, and counseling techniques in all interactions.
  • Developed tailored treatment plans addressing individual patient needs.
  • Documented patient evaluations and casework contacts using computerized medical records within agency guidelines.

Therapist Internship

Catholic Charities
10.2014 - 05.2015
  • Delivered direct clinical counseling to children, families, and couples within mental health settings.
  • Applied targeted interventions and evaluated measurable outcomes from therapy sessions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to support patients in tattoo removal programs, facilitating access to essential services.

Social Worker II

Santa Cruz County Adult Services
12.2012 - 09.2013
  • Facilitated effective communication with clients facing emotional, mental, or physical challenges.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients and families in distress.
  • Identified and leveraged community resources to advocate for client services.
  • Maximized client participation in service planning processes.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing client needs and agency objectives.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of laws and regulations in case management.
  • Maintained performance under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Eligibility Worker II/III

Santa Cruz/Monterey County Human Service
12.1997 - 12.2012
  • Conducted interviews with families to gather information for qualification of public benefits and community resource referrals.
  • Explained regulations and requirements for eligibility of public benefits to ensure compliance.

Education

Master of Social Work -

California State University at Monterey Bay
Seaside, California
05.2015

Skills

Clinical Skills:

  • CBT application
  • DBT application
  • Mindfulness application
  • Case management
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Community resource identification
  • Bereavement/Grief counseling
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Interdisciplinary coordination

EMR Systems:

  • Home Care Home Base
  • Kinser
  • Hospice MD
  • Netsmart/Allscripts/Devero
  • Axxcess

References

  • Melissa Schachter, MSW, 510-798-0914
  • Araceli Meskus, MSW, ASW, 831-595-1814
  • Stephanie Baker, MSW, 208-777-5315

Non-English Language Skills

Spanish
Full Professional

Certification

ACSW License Number 133023

Timeline

Director of Social Work, Spiritual Care, and Bereavement

A Plus Hospice/NorCal Hospice
03.2020 - 03.2022

Medical Social Worker-Independent Contractor

Home Health
01.2019 - Current

Therapist Internship

Catholic Charities
10.2014 - 05.2015

Medical Social Worker

Hospice of Amador and Calaveras & VNA
09.2013 - 12.2019

Social Worker II

Santa Cruz County Adult Services
12.2012 - 09.2013

Eligibility Worker II/III

Santa Cruz/Monterey County Human Service
12.1997 - 12.2012

Master of Social Work -

California State University at Monterey Bay
Jayme Mora