JOHAN BENTLEY, MSW

434 Macedonia Road (818) 642-1921

Asheville, NC 28804 jb6c4cb2@westpost.net

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Medical / Healthcare / Social Services
Results-oriented professional with a unique combination of clinical, substance a
buse and assessment honed through extensive years of providing direct health car
e and managing clinical trials; Derive genuine pleasure from transforming high-p
otential staff into outstanding leaders demonstrating the creativity to clinical
and operational effectiveness; Skill in building community support, key coaliti
ons and strategic interagency partnerships; Demonstrate strong organizational pl
anning, communication and interpersonal skills.

iCORE STRENGTHSi
Care Plans Development / Case Planning & Management / Crisis Interventions / Par
ent Evaluations /Program Development / Program Management / Community-Client Rel
ations/ Clients Needs Assessments & Response Teambuilding & Motivation / Treatme
nt Planning / Health & Wellness Training / Medication Administration HIPAA Comp
liance / Psychological Testing / Group Facilitation / Community Outreach

iEDUCATION, CREDENTIALSi
Master of Arts a" Social Work, University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts a" Psychology, California State University Northridge
Associate Clinical Social Worker a" ASW #19238
California Clear Professional Pupil Personnel Services Credential a" PPSC

SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Yasmine Adult Day Health Care , 2009 a" 2010
New Sunrise Adult Day Health Care (ADHC), 2005 a" 2006; 2008
Social Worker
* Case-managed high end social work and treatment services for a vast majority o
f elderly population, including coordinating intake processes, performing period
ic assessments, progress notes, and individual and group counseling.
* Respected needs of Adult Day Health Care in managing high case-load with few r
esources.
* Cultivated and nurtured positive, productive relationships with clients, famil
ies, health team members, and community providers to promote effective coordinat
ion of community resources.
* Advocated on behalf of patients service and billing to ensure the protection o
f patientas health, safety, and rights.
* Took a fundamental role in coordinating services with the interdisciplinary te
am, and community agencies to ensure appropriate patient care.
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(818) 642-1921 a- jb6c4cb2@westpost.net
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Continued
Phoenix Academy, 2007 a" 2008
Case Manager
* Managed caseloads for adolescents in a residential substance-abuse treatment c
enter, worked closely with a broad range of populations with dual-diagnosed and
mental health crisis situations.
* Provided regular periodic documentation, progress notes, and goal/discharge pl
anning.
* Served as liaison between court to provide current court reports, fact finding
s and dispositions.
* Selected to participate in the assessment and final determination on the conti
nuity or closure of pending cases.
Los Angeles Unified School District (MSW Internship), 2002 a" 2003
Pupil Services and Attendance Intern
* Conducted case management and counseling services for students with chronic ta
rdiness and/or absenteeism concerns, and addressed accordingly to support progra
m objectives.
* Initiated home visits, wrote letters, and made phone calls to studentsa famili
es. Provided referral linkage to school-based support services and community res
ources.
* Co-facilitated an aImpacta group for students with substance abuse problems.
* Coordinated and organized program records and maintained ongoing communication
with students.
* Functioned as part of team of administration, faculty and support service pers
onnel to encourage studentas academic success.
East Valley Multi-purpose Senior Center (MSW Internship), 2001 a" 2002
Case Manager Intern
* Performed collaborative duties to provide case management, counseling, and com
munity resource services to mostly home-bound, elderly clients.
* Provided home visits, crisis management, and referrals to community resources
for clients to ensure medical necessity and appropriate level of care.
* Developed, accessed and adjusted as necessary the care plan and promoted desir
ed outcome.
* Documented clientas services in compliance with centeras policy and contract r
equirements.