Michael Getty Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa

• Comprehensively screen and assess clients functioning health, mental health status, social supports and economic status and how this affects their ability to function, and to perform activities of daily living. • Create and implement a plan of care in collaboration with the client/family, physician and others with appropriately agreed upon outcomes and goals.• Incorporates data from family physician, social services, nurses and other services as applicable in assessments with in… Show more • Comprehensively screen and assess clients functioning health, mental health status, social supports and economic status and how this affects their ability to function, and to perform activities of daily living. • Create and implement a plan of care in collaboration with the client/family, physician and others with appropriately agreed upon outcomes and goals.• Incorporates data from family physician, social services, nurses and other services as applicable in assessments with in compliance with the State of Washington.• Managing and mentoring at least two other social workers in working knowledge of geriatric care issues, family dynamics and interventions, education and training.• Working knowledge and experience with Managed Care Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and Department of Social and Health Services. • Coordinate and facilitate care conferences with medical personnel, family and clients.• Make referrals and work cooperatively with other services to facilitate implementation of service plans.• Experience working with community and home agencies in behalf of vulnerable adults, elderly, chronically ill, disabled persons and mental health clients. Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds, ethnicity and lifestyles.• Proficient using MDS 3.0 intake assessments and programs Show less

University Place, Wa

• Conduct initial care assessments to gain comprehensive knowledge of clients medical and psycho-social status, as well as environmental and/or crisis situations and dynamics.• Develop an individualized plan of care that snapshots current needs but also projects future needs, inclusive of how to protect and preserve assets and utilize/maximize Medicaid benefits.• Develop and maintain relationships with alternate housing facilities and placement agencies to include independent living… Show more • Conduct initial care assessments to gain comprehensive knowledge of clients medical and psycho-social status, as well as environmental and/or crisis situations and dynamics.• Develop an individualized plan of care that snapshots current needs but also projects future needs, inclusive of how to protect and preserve assets and utilize/maximize Medicaid benefits.• Develop and maintain relationships with alternate housing facilities and placement agencies to include independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities and Adult Family Homes in order to assist clients and their families in securing the proper fit for their situation, both functionally and financially.• Facilitate with external parties utilizing community resources to implement safe discharges for a 40 bed Medicare Certified Unit. Show less

Seattle, Wa

• Build up book of business and sustain active relationships with hospital discharge planners, social workers, physicians, case managers, families and other referral sources: manage admissions process and occupancy level in the proper management of budgeted case mix.• Schedule and coordinate new admissions with all external hospital personal and internal departments.• Manage, report and build census case mix with internal and community based marketing.• Responsible for clinical… Show more • Build up book of business and sustain active relationships with hospital discharge planners, social workers, physicians, case managers, families and other referral sources: manage admissions process and occupancy level in the proper management of budgeted case mix.• Schedule and coordinate new admissions with all external hospital personal and internal departments.• Manage, report and build census case mix with internal and community based marketing.• Responsible for clinical screening, input patient date, obtain all signatures and relevant consent forms.• In depth working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and Managed Care coverage. Verifying and obtaining authorization for approved candidates.• Onsite visitation, screening and meeting with potential clients/family members.• Develop and maintain internal systems to streamline the admissions process and customer retention.• Facilitate marketing meeting and create strategies for growth. Show less

Seattle, Wa

• Overseeing the admissions and discharges from a skilled nursing facility.• Primary liaison between clients, families and facility.• Ensuring the rights of the residents through staff presentations and trainings. Advocating for residents in accordance with Washington laws.• Regular ongoing documentation and assessments in compliance with state regulations.• Monitoring and observing moods and behavior issues to create client care planning. • Consult staff psychiatrist… Show more • Overseeing the admissions and discharges from a skilled nursing facility.• Primary liaison between clients, families and facility.• Ensuring the rights of the residents through staff presentations and trainings. Advocating for residents in accordance with Washington laws.• Regular ongoing documentation and assessments in compliance with state regulations.• Monitoring and observing moods and behavior issues to create client care planning. • Consult staff psychiatrist about observations.• Facilitate groups and meetings with families and residents.• Maintain documentation as regulated by the state. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

• Assess and monitor all clients for moods, behaviors to create and comprehensive care and discharge plan. Strong focus on elevating quality of life.• Educate and arrange training for coordination of care for residents while utilizing contracted services.• Assist with admissions screening, tours and process.

Chico, California Area

• Counsel at-risk children• Provide tutorials for improved academic achievements• Mentoring children who do not have adequate guidance• Altering predisposed paths of criminal behavior

California Area

• Provide institutional security• Supervise large work crews away from institutional setting• Write legal documents on inmates that have committed infractions or criminal activity within the prison setting

Bachelor'S Degree, English Language And Literature/Letters

English, Minor In Psychology

Activities and Societies: Editor of college publication

Lassen College, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Editor of College Publication