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Lindy Schrader

Chestertown

Summary

My professional background includes experience in various healthcare settings, most recently providing inpatient care at a drug and alcohol treatment facility. In this role, I focus on facilitating a smooth transition for clients into a sober living environment. This involves coordinating essential follow-up appointments, such as mental health and substance use services. I am committed to working closely with clients to ensure they receive the best possible care and achieve the highest level of success following their discharge from treatment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Coordinator II

Kent County Health Department
Chestertown, MD
04.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated patient care by assessing needs and developing personalized plan for Discharge
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized discharge plan
  • Arrange referrals to outpatient program such as Mental Health and Substance use
  • Help clients transition into a sober living environment.
  • Advocate for patients needs and address any barriers such as transportation.
  • Provide a list a resources in the area they will be residing.
  • Lead a multidisiplinary meeting each week to discuss clients and their discharge plans.

Care Coordinator

Kent County Health Department
Chestertown, MD
09.2020 - 04.2023

Submit initial authorization for care coordination funding for all Kent County Residents. Manage the Recovery in Motion, it's Supervisor and overall program operations to ensure community access to behavioral health resources. Provide management oversite of any grant conditions of awards. Manage OD2A program. Consult with others in community regarding consumers recovery and aftercare plan.

A/D Supervised Counselor

Kent County Health Department
Chestertown, MD
06.2019 - 09.2020

Developing appropriate treatment and recovery plans, Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions, Identifying behaviors that interfere with treatment and recovery, Complete assessment, Coordinate aftercare plans, Lead Groups.

Coordinator of Community Services DD

Kent County Health Department
Chestertown, MD
08.2018 - 06.2019

Plan Services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Conduct referral and intake processes as outlined when assigned. Develop and implement individual person-centered plans through comprehensive assessments with the individual, family, other agencies involved. Participate in the development and execution of Individual Waiting list Service, Transition Service, and Current Request Services. Intervene when services are needed or there is a crisis to make sure the individual is getting the best possible support/services. Serve as an advocate for each individual's well-being, human and legal rights, and in the individual's best interest at all times.

Rehabilitation Specialist

Channel Marker
Easton , MD
06.2017 - 07.2018

I case managed approximately 18 clients who are diagnosed with a severe mental illness such as, schizophrenia, bipolar, major depression, and major anxiety disorder. I do Individual Treatment Plans and assessments on each of the clients every 6 months. I help clients become more independent in the community by finding them jobs and affordable housing. I also plan and lead educational groups weekly. I work closely with different agencies and help clients get the resources they need. I accompany clients to doctors appointments, therapy appointments, and much more.

Certificated Mediator (Intern)

Mid-Shore Community Mediation
Easton , MD
08.2016 - 05.2017

provide conflict mediation to students, assist with curriculum preparation, facilitate restorative practice classroom circles, raise awareness about services available to students staff and community, collect data and keep records for all pertinent information used for grants and other agencies, perform case management, perform intakes and mediation services for school based program.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Salisbury University
Salisbury Maryland
05-2017

Skills

  • Case management experience
  • Community activities
  • Client documentation
  • Care plan management
  • Records management
  • Facility oversight
  • Staff supervision
  • Records maintenance
  • Discharge Coodinator

Timeline

Care Coordinator II

Kent County Health Department
04.2023 - Current

Care Coordinator

Kent County Health Department
09.2020 - 04.2023

A/D Supervised Counselor

Kent County Health Department
06.2019 - 09.2020

Coordinator of Community Services DD

Kent County Health Department
08.2018 - 06.2019

Rehabilitation Specialist

Channel Marker
06.2017 - 07.2018

Certificated Mediator (Intern)

Mid-Shore Community Mediation
08.2016 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Salisbury University
Lindy Schrader