EDUCATION

Masters Degree in Social Work

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN   June, 1993

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work “Summa Cum Laude”

Chrisopter Newport College, Newport News, VA   May, 1988

Major: Social Work  Minor: Spanish

Adult Service Management Classes

Des Moines Ankeny Community College,  Ankeny, IA   2010

LICENSURE

Licensed Independent Social Worker, State of Iowa, 1998 – ongoing

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

National Association of Social Workers

EXPERIENCE

Owner, Psychotherapist for the Elderly, Geriatric Case Manager, and Professional Trainer, Aging Pathways, LLC. Des Moines, IA (2022-present) Providing psychotherapy, geriatric care management, assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, consulting, support, information, medical advocacy, and other direct services to elders and others who care about them. Providing training about elder issues to professionals, elders, and their support system.

Geriatric Care Manager, Elder Concerns, LC. Des Moines, IA (1996-2010) (2012-2021) Provided private geriatric case management, assessment, care coordination, consulting, crisis intervention, individual counseling, support information, and direct services to elders. Provided information, referral, and support to families.

Social Worker, Iowa Home Care. West Des Moines, IA (2011-2012) Provided assessment, care coordination, individual counseling, support, information, discharge planning and referral to clients of Iowa Home Care and their families.

Social Worker, ManorCare. West Des Moines, IA (2010-2011) Provided assessment, care coordination, discharge planning, support, information, and referral to residents and their families.  Planned and facilitated resident care plans.

Outreach Counselor, Broadlawns Medical Center. Des Moines, IA (1996-1997) Provided short-term case management, crisis intervention, individual counseling, advocacy, support, information, referral, and facilitation of access to community resources for homeless individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Clinical Services Coordinator, Community Telephone Services, Central Iowa Chapter, American Red Cross. Des Moines, IA (1994-1996) Trained, recruited, and supervised crisis phone line volunteers for the 14 phone lines. Managed the information for the 14 crisis/information and referral lines.  Trained, recruited, and supervised the youth drama volunteers.

Mental Health Worker/Social Work Intern, Community Care Corporation. Minneapolis, MN (1991-1994) Supervised older adults and elderly adults with chronic mental illnesses in two residential care facilities.  Provided individual and group counseling.  Wrote policies and procedures.

Phase I Coordinator, House Manager, Center for Personal Development. Ames, IA (1998-1991) Supervised adults with mental illness in a residential setting. Taught basic living, problem-solving, and coping skills.  Counseled individual residents, provided crisis intervention, facilitated groups, and coordinated outside appointments.

Student Social Worker, Williamsburg Social Service Bureau. Williamsburg, VA (1987-1988) Provided case management service for elderly, elderly with mental illnesses and adults with mental illnesses.