Kassandra Sitzes, Mha, Msw, Lcsw Email & Phone Number

Washington, Mo, Us

O'Fallon, Missouri, United States

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

● Provides clinical and administrative supervision to the inpatient behavioral health social work team, including providing guidance on clinical decision making, regulating staffing based on workload, and ensuring compliance with department and hospital policies and procedures.● Oversees the recruitment, hiring, and orientation process for new hires. Evaluates staff performance on a continual basis to support professional development, create performance improvement goals, and provide timely feedback in preparation for completion of annual appraisals. ● Serves as a liaison between the social work department and community, county, and state agencies to foster collaborative relationships, explore process improvement opportunities, and facilitate referrals for safe, timely discharges from the hospital.● Partners with interdisciplinary specialties to support institutional projects and implement systems that support the organizational mission and strategic initiatives, including participation in the Psychiatric-Emergency Department Redesign Project, Patient Harm Reduction Project, and ongoing Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Quality Reporting Initiatives. ● Participates in ongoing learning opportunities including Leaders as Talent Developers, FMLA & ADA Learning Lab, Foundation in Labor Relations, Leadership: How to Influence, Inspire, and Impact as a Leader, Creating Team Vision, Mission, & Values, Combating Bias in the Recruitment & Interview Process, Performance Management: Bring Out the Best in Our People, and Power of Coaching.

● Provide guidance to team members when navigating complex clinical cases and challenging patient/family dynamics. Mentor colleagues in career development and provide clinical supervision to social workers pursuing clinical licensure.● Serve as Manager on Call for the Care Coordination Department 2-3 times per year.● Provide clinical assessment, coordination of care, and discharge planning within the cardiothoracic surgery department through supportive counseling and referral to hospital and community-based resources with an average caseload of 15-20 patients.● Worked in several clinical areas throughout the hospital, including medicine and surgery. Collaborated with the Global Services department to provide clinical assessment and coordination of care for international patients seeking specialty services and treatment. ● Serve as a field instructor and task supervisor for MSW clinical level social work students.● Participates in several initiatives and committees within the Care Coordination department, including the Palliative Care Champion program, Quality Committee, Magnet Champion, Engagement Champion, and former chair of the Work Life Balance Committee.● Provide education to new department employees and to individuals in the Palliative Care Champion Program.

Chesterfield, Mo

● Provided clinical assessment, coordination of care, and discharge planning, specifically to patients with a cancer diagnosis, through supportive counseling and referral to hospital and community-based resources. Assisted patients and families in exploring end-of-life issues and options for hospice care.● Provided psychosocial assessment, counseling, and treatment planning to behavioral health patients in the inpatient setting. Collaborated with the hospital psychiatrist to assist patients in accessing mental health resources, including referral to substance abuse treatment or transfer to psychiatric facilities.● Developed content and mission statement for social work department website.● Served as social work representative for the hospital behavioral health committee.

Union, Mo

● Provided psychosocial assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, skill building, and case management services for 10 to 15 child and adolescent clients to improve student functioning at school and home.● Provided education and consultation to school staff members regarding mental health issues and crisis intervention needs.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

● Assisted limited income patients with medication needs by identifying affordable options for medications through the hospital’s grant-funded program, pharmaceutical assistance programs, or community agencies. ● Provided screening, assessment, education and counseling to assist patients in obtaining medications to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, increase compliance to medical care plan and promote continuity of care.

Master Of Health Administration (Mha)

Activities and Societies: MHA Council Member

Seminar In Field Instruction Certification

Post Master'S Certificate Program In Advanced Clinical Practice

Master Of Social Work - Msw

Bachelor Of Social Work