Joy Glorioso Kelt
Meraux
Summary
Knowledgeable social worker and case manager with solid history of managing complex caseloads and providing comprehensive support to diverse client populations. Proven ability to assess client needs and develop tailored action plans that drive positive outcomes. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Slidell Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Employed as a case manager on a PRN basis. Perform psycho-social assessments, patient education, evaluation, referrals to appropriate community resources, supportive and crisis interventions. Apply thorough knowledge and use of the company community-based services with the multidisciplinary team to evaluate and respond to patient and caregiver needs including, but not limited to, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs in relation to adapting to the patient’s medical condition.
Nephrology Social Worker
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
04.2001 - 03.2026
- Employed as a Nephrology Social Worker. Perform psycho-social assessments, participate in review of patient progress with the multidisciplinary team, schedule outpatient appointments, provide continuing education to patients, make appropriate referrals to community agencies as needed.
Psychiatric Counselor
River Oaks Hospital
12.1991 - 01.2003
- Employed as a Psychiatric Counselor on a part-time basis. Co-facilitated process groups and assisted in coordinating activities for children, adolescents, and adults who suffer from acute psychotic disorders, sexual trauma, schizophrenia, depression, eating disorders, conduct disorders, and chemical dependency/substance abuse. Developed treatment plans for patients as needed.
Clinical Social Worker
St. Claude Partial Hospitalization Program
12.1999 - 10.2000
- Employed as a Clinical Social Worker. Performed psycho-social assessments, conducted individual, group and family therapy for adults who suffer from schizophrenia, depression, chemical dependency/substance abuse, bipolar disorder and sexual abuse. Developed treatment plans for patients. Made appropriate referrals to community agencies as needed. Initiated family contact on a weekly basis. Assisted with discharge planning as needed.
Community Resources Coordinator
Lakeland Senior Healthcare Center
07.1998 - 09.1999
- Employed as Community Resources Coordinator. Performed psychosocial assessments. Provided counseling and supportive services to patients and their families. Made appropriate referrals to community agencies. Scheduled and facilitated weekly case management meetings. Assisted in the development of individual treatment plans. Assisted in the development of marketing strategies to increase patient volume.
In-Patient Psychiatric Case Manager
Kenner Regional Medical Center
12.1997 - 03.1998
- Employed as an In-Patient Psychiatric Case Manager. Performed psycho-social assessments, assisted in discharge planning, conducted group and family therapy with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. On call to perform crisis assessments in the emergency room.
Education
Master of Science - Sociology
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA08-1991
B.A. - Sociology
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA08-1991
Skills
- Nephrology Social Worker
- Case management
- Treatment Planning
- Needs assessment
- Direct patient care
- Multitasking and organization
- Resource identification
- Discharge planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Case Manager
Slidell Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Nephrology Social Worker
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
04.2001 - 03.2026
Clinical Social Worker
St. Claude Partial Hospitalization Program
12.1999 - 10.2000
Community Resources Coordinator
Lakeland Senior Healthcare Center
07.1998 - 09.1999
In-Patient Psychiatric Case Manager
Kenner Regional Medical Center
12.1997 - 03.1998
Psychiatric Counselor
River Oaks Hospital
12.1991 - 01.2003
Master of Science - Sociology
University of New Orleans
B.A. - Sociology
University of New Orleans