Marie Henry

Dedicated professional and fully credentialed Social Worker possessing more than 20 years of experience in program management, administration, and managing long-term and end of life care for a diverse elderly population. Respected leader motivating a staff of highly skilled medical and technical professionals in delivering exceptional levels of patient care. Excels in administrating an array of psychosocial assessments and designing treatment plans to promote client well-being.

Dedicated to client welfare securing the appropriate resources to address the needs of each individual. Articulate facilitator with the ability to deliver informative patient and family education. A capable administrator well versed in planning, regulatory compliance, reporting, and managing operations of long-term care facilities.

Independent Contractor - Rosales and Associates - Laurel, MD

(2021-05)

Provide medical social work and case management for patients transitioning from acute to the sub-acute rehab unit. Responsibilities include conducting bio-psychosocial assessments, educate patients and families about MOLST/Code status, Advance Directives and Life Sustaining Treatment Options.

Lead Social Worker for Home Care and Hospice - Professional Healthcare Resources - Annandale, VA

(2019-06 - 2021-05)

Responsible for training and orienting newly hired social workers for Baltimore City/County, Kensington, Washington DC

Social Work Manager - Bel Air Health and Rehab

(2018-07 - 2019-08)

Provided psychosocial services to patients utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice. Interfaced with various community-based home care vendors in the coordination of safe and appropriate discharge planning services.

• In collaboration with the IDT members to help foster positive adjustment and improve quality of life for patients.
• Promote the commitment to Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assurance and Improvement (QAI) activities including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life.
• Utilized Ultra Care patient education programs, established social work theory and utilized PHQ-9 measurement instruments as part of the assessment and care planning process to resolve barriers and to assist patients in meeting their treatment goals.

Mental Health Therapist - Independent Social Work Contractor

(2017-07 - 2018-11)

Provided psychosocial services to patients utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice. Interfaced with elementary school children in Baltimore's public schools facilitated IEP referrals for children identified with potential learning disabilities and provided support to families. Provided services to homebound adults diagnosed with varying degrees of mental health issues/comorbidities.

Performed comprehensive initial intake assessments and documenting each session to enable a determination of the client's mental health status. Partnered with the Staff Psychiatrist and the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Team in the planning and initiation of treatment plans. Mentor young parents on child development techniques and provide mental health service to homeless veterans in NYC.

• Through the delivery of psychotherapy assessment and services to young adults throughout the community generated more than $200K in revenue in 6 months.
• In collaboration with Financial Coordinators, provided information and education to patients regarding payment to dialysis (federal, state, commercial insurance, state renal programs, AKF HIPP, and entitlement programs).
• Partnered with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation and improved quality of life for patients.
• Promote the commitment to Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) activities including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life.
• Utilized Ultra Care patient education programs, established social work theory and utilized PHQ-2 and KDQOL measurement instruments as part of the assessment and care planning process to resolve barriers and to assist patients in meeting their treatment goals.

Director of Senior Life Services - St. Elizabeth's Nursing & Rehab Center - Baltimore, MD

(2015-03 - 2017-03)

Coordinated care planning and services for this facility providing comprehensive individualized rehabilitation and nursing services for more than 150 elderly residents. Provided leadership and direction to a highly trained staff of three social workers overseeing workflow, service delivery, with responsibility for an annual budget in excess of $250k. Collaborated with facility management, Financial Coordinators and Billing Group staff to address patient issues related to insurance.

Educated families on resources, decision making regarding end-of-life care, advance directives, and medical orders for life-sustaining treatment (MOLST). Facilitated bi-weekly employee orientation meetings to ensure effective communication throughout the facility. Evaluated potential candidates, hiring and onboarding the most qualified.

• Applied subject matter expertise in end-of-life regulations to elevate standards and prevent an assessment of more than $1.5 in federal fines.
• Completed MDS requirements for mandated assessments at a long-term health care facility.

Interim Director of Social Work - Oakwood Care Center - Middle River, MD

(2014-09 - 2015-03)

Managed the operation of a 135-bed skilled and nursing rehabilitation facility, ensuring the medical social service needs of patients admitted for skilled rehabilitation and long-term care services.

Director of Social Work Services - Futurecare Chesapeake - Arnold, MD

(2012-06 - 2014-09)

Managed social work services for this facility delivering rehabilitation and nursing care for the elderly. Applied expertise in quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) to identify opportunities to enhance facility services and quality. Developed and delivered instruction to medical practitioners on end-of-life care, advance directives and MOLST.

• Focused on implementing quality practices resulting in a significant reduction in the need for patients to be readmitted following discharge.

Social Work Assistant - Northwell Healthcare System - Nassau County, NY

(2004-08 - 2012-06)

Main responsibility to train newly hired social workers in the provision of medically related social work services to the elderly population living in a skilled nursing facility. Assisted Social Work Manager in implementing and enforcing departmental policies by educating all essential staff on Residents' Rights and the prevention of exploitation and abuse of the elderly.

• Partnered with the Finance Department with the collection of unresolved debts through filing reconsiderations with Medicaid resulting in the recovery of $2.5 million in outstanding billings.

Master's of Social Work - Adelphi University (2011)

Social Work Intern - Ozanam Hall Nursing Home (2010-12 - 2011-08)

Bachelor of Science - Human Services - NYC College of Technology