Karen Doctor is an experienced Licensed Master Social Worker with over 24 years of experience working in psychiatric, chemical dependency, and medical settings. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Her experience includes clinical case management, intake assessments, therapy, and medical coding. She currently works as an Assistant Office Manager at a neuropsychiatric practice in Bellaire, Texas, where she oversees clinical and administrative operations and provides brief counseling.

1. KAREN L. DOCTOR, LMSW
5627 Grape Street, Houston, Texas 77096 (713) 504-7212 kldoctor@sbcglobal.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Licensed Master Social Worker with 24+ years experience working with diverse
patient populations in the Psychiatric, Chemical Dependency and Medical environments, both
inpatient and outpatient. Excellent communication skills and coordinates effectively with a
multi-disciplinary patient focused team.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
 Medical and clinical services
 Patient case management
 HIPPA compliance
 Patient/ Family focused
 Strong clinical judgment
 CPT medical coding
 Medication knowledge
 Psychiatry
 Chemical Dependency
 Crisis Intervention
 ER experience
 Practiced inpatient and outpatient
services
 ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding
CERTIFICATION
1996-present Licensed Master’s Social Worker (#19530)
1990-1996 Licensed Social Worker (#19530)
EDUCATION 1996 Master of Social Work
University of Houston
Houston, Texas
1990 Bachelor of Social Work
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas
EXPERIENCE
11/03- present Assistant Office Manager
Office of Shreenath V. Doctor, M.D., Ph.D., Bellaire, Texas
Responsible for the overall administrative and clinical operation of a busy
neuropsychiatric practice. Patient caseload of approximately 100+, which consists
of both children and adults. Implemented an EMR program and archive previous
records. Additionally, provided brief counseling/solution for focused therapy to
patients.
8/03-11/03 Clinical Case Manager, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

2. KAREN L. DOCTOR, LMSW (713) 504-7212 kldoctor@sbcglobal.net
Memorial Hermann Hospital Systems, Houston, Texas
Performed evaluations for approximately 25+ patients weekly during a 40 hour
work week. These patients required various levels of nursing care, psychiatric
treatment and chemical dependency treatment, and facilitated admissions and/or
transfer to the appropriate facilities. Developed patient care plans, including
assessments and diagnoses; instructed patients and family members on proper
discharge care. Coordinated the patient discharge care and home care planning
process with other hospital departments, hospice and healthcare facilities.
5/97-9/99 Intake/Assessment Coordinator, Memorial Hermann Southwest
Hospital, Memorial Hermann Hospital Systems, Houston,
Texas
Conducted initial assessments on 25-30 patients weekly for inpatient and
outpatient programs, on the Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency unit, on
various medical floors, as well as, for the Emergency Room Services. Implemented
treatment plans and discharge planning while coordinating patient care with a
multi-disciplinary team. Coordinate transfers to and from other medical and
psychiatric facilities. Initiated contact with insurance companies to verify benefits,
precertify admissions, and facilitate the Utilization Review for both the inpatient
and outpatient psychiatric and chemical dependency programs.
3/97-8/97 Therapist, Tenet/ Twelve Oaks Hospital- Houston, Texas
Completed initial psychosocial assessments and coordinated referrals for
discharge planning for approximately 10-15 patients during a 20-30 hour
work week, Led group therapy sessions for inpatient general psychiatric,
geriatric and chemical dependency 12-step groups.
10/96-2/97 Clinical Social Worker, Northeast Community Service Center
MHMRA of Harris County
Responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric care for consumers,
casework, conducted psychosocial assessments, performed brief individual
psychotherapy, coordinated psychiatric medication appointments, medical
services, and referred consumers to community resources. Managed a caseload of
30 consumers with mental health diagnosis and co-occurring substance abuse
dependence.
9/93-10/96 Clinical Social Worker II, Northeast Community Service Center
MHMRA of Harris County
Provided crisis stabilization for walk-in consumers, conducted initial intake

3. KAREN L. DOCTOR, LMSW (713) 504-7212 kldoctor@sbcglobal.net
assessments, coordinated psychiatric and medication appointments for
approximately 20+ consumers weekly and connected consumers to community
services and resource agencies.
1/95-8/95 Internship for MSW, Memorial Hospital Southwest
Memorial Hospital Systems, Houston, Texas
Conducted initial psychosocial assessments for 10+ patients weekly, on general
psychiatric patients, facilitated and co-facilitated general psychiatric groups, and
have a working knowledge of the 12-step Substance Abuse education groups,
family education groups, and intensive outpatient support groups.
5/91-9/93 Caseworker III, Crisis Department, Intake Services
MHMRA of Harris County
Evaluated consumers for Crisis Intervention services at the Crisis Unit and Harris
County Psychiatric Intervention (HCPI). Conducted initial intake assessments for
six outpatient mental health clinics as well as performed screenings of individuals
for mental health and substance abuse inpatient treatment at HCPC. Completed
approximately 20-25 assessments during a 40 hour work week. Assisted
Informants in completing affidavits for mental health and chemical dependency
warrants for individuals seeking involuntary hospital admission. Coordinated with
the probate court for issuing and executing the mental health warrants.
1/91-5/91 Caseworker II, Crisis Department, Telephone Intervention
MHMRA of Harris County
Provided counseling and assistance to people in crisis as well as, information and
referrals regarding various community resources. Registered new consumers and
coordinated intake appointments for six outpatient mental health clinics.
8/90-12/90 Internship for Bachelor of Social Work, Ripley MHMRA
Houston, Texas
Screened consumers for eligibility of MHMRA services at one of the outpatient
mental health clinics. Completed social histories on approximately 10-15 new
consumers and was responsible for registering the consumer with the MHMRA
system. Provided information and referrals to community resources.
9/89-12/89 Internship for Bachelor of Social Work, Memorial Medical
Center of East Texas, Lufkin, Texas
Provided information and referrals to community resources for 10 patients weekly
in a medical hospital as well as in an outpatient Kidney Dialysis Center on a part-time
basis.

4. KAREN L. DOCTOR, LMSW (713) 504-7212 kldoctor@sbcglobal.net
CONTINUING EDUCATION
In addition to course work and practical work experience, I have completed Continuing
Education Unit courses during 2013-2014 that include Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss,
Depression and Suicide, Childhood Obesity, Ethics for Social Work and Clinical Supervision- A
person centered approach. I have attended workshops such as Masks of Psychiatric Disorders-
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy—Houston Psychiatric Association Meeting, Survivors of Sexual Abuse,
Using the DSM-IV, Schizophrenia and the Family, and The Futures Conference at University
of Houston. Received training in Mediation, Management and Patient Education of
Psychotropic Medication.
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Proficient in computer applications which inc;lude Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Power Point, Quickbooks, Medisoft Patient Accounting and DrChrono (electronic records).
Received yearly certification (until 2000) in Preventive Management of Aggressive Behavior
(PMAB), Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Infection Control, Ethics and First Aid.
Recertified in Infection Control, Ethics and First Aid in 2003.
Presented several public speaking engagements on such topics as, Psychiatric assessments for
Nursing students at Houston Baptist University, Stress Management for the Senior Caregivers at
The Jewish Community Center in Houston, and on Community Resources for Student Nurses at
Memorial Southwest Hospital. Performed volunteer work at the Special Olympics in Lufkin,
Texas., VA- Houston Standown, Harris County Psychiatric Center (HCPC)-National Depression
Screening Day and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital -National Depression Screening
Day.
References
References are available upon request.