Naomi Kent

Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans for long-term care residents. Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharge planning while ensuring compliance with federal and state long-term care regulations.

Directed social services for a skilled nursing and long-term care population, developing resident-centered care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Completed MDS social services components with BIMS and cognitive assessments, and coordinated transfers, discharges, and appeals to ensure regulatory compliance.

Supervised foster care and adoption social workers and ensured compliance with state policies, legal mandates, and agency standards. Reviewed court reports and case plans, facilitated case reviews, and coached staff on practice quality, including court testimony and case documentation.

Managed behavioral health programs and supervised care coordination staff. Monitored compliance metrics and grant requirements, oversaw hiring and staff training, and developed departmental policies and procedures.

Managed a caseload using an integrated biopsychosocial approach, conducting assessments and developing individualized care plans. Coordinated healthcare access and community services while documenting activities in accordance with HIPAA and organizational requirements.

Provided case management services in foster care and child welfare programs, including home studies and family assessments. Prepared cases for Foster Care Review Board proceedings and Family Court hearings while maintaining compliant, accurate documentation.

Supervised foster care and adoption staff, ensuring compliance with state regulations and overseeing case reviews and quality assurance activities. Mentored staff on court preparation, family engagement, documentation, risk assessments, and permanency planning.

Provided specialized child welfare and foster care case management, including home studies, family assessments, and coordinated services. Participated in court proceedings and permanency planning while maintaining thorough case documentation and records.

Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children. Supported volunteers in Family Court proceedings, ensured compliance with program policies and statutory requirements, and monitored court-appointed volunteer contact with assigned children.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of South Carolina with a major in Psychology and a minor in Literature.