Juanita Pharr, MSW, LMSW, CCM
Charlotte
Summary
Dynamic leader in integrated care with proven success in driving population health initiatives and enhancing patient outcomes. Expertise in inclusive leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and compassionate care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Reginal Lead Medical Social Worker
CVS/Oak Street Health
North/South Carolina
09.2024 - Current
- Lead regional social work strategies within a value- based primary care model serving senior populations with complex medical and psychosocial needs.
- Develop and implement specialty alignment initiatives improving interdisciplinary coordination and patient outcomes across multiple clinics.
- Mentor and support Medical Social Workers across the regions to strengthen care deliveries, transitions of care and behavioral integration.
- Collaborate with clinical and operational leadership to improve quality metrics, reduce avoidable utilization and admissions as well as support value based care performance goals.
- Drive population health initiatives focused on high-risk seniors, chronic disease management and social determinants of health.
Medical Social Worker
CVS/Oak Street Health
Charlotte, NC
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and care coordination for older adults within a value-based primary care practice.
- Support patients with complex medical, behavioral health, financial and social needs o improve engagement and health outcomes,
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to reduce hospitalizations and improve continuity of care.
- Connect patients and caregivers with community resources, long-term care planning, behavioral health support and address advanced care planning.
Director of Clinical Affairs
The Parkinson's Foundation
New York, NY
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Directed clinical affairs initiative focused on improving patient access to Parkinson's disease education, support services and specialty care resources.
- Developed strategies encouraging earlier patient engagement to maximize utilization of supportive servies and improve longer-term outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare systems, clinicians and community organizations to strengthen car coordination and patient support networks.
- Lead initiatives designed to reduce healthcare cost through proactive disease management and patient centered interventions.
- Supported educational programming and strategic partnerships advancing quality care for individuals living with Parkinson's disease.
- Managed the Parkinson's Foundation Institutional Movement Disorder Fellowship Program designed to provide funding for academic institutions to recruit, train neurologist specializing in neuromuscular diseases.
Director of Care Services
The ALS Association Georgia Chapter
Atlanta, GA
08.2015 - 07.2021
- Lead statewide care services programs supporting individuals living with ALS and families navigating advanced neurological disease and end-of-life
- Managed multidisciplinary care initiatives focused on improving quality of life,caregiver support and timely access t resources and clinical services.
- Developed and identified funding to support three programs, in-home care, transportation and loaner equipment/assistive devices, to ensure accessibility for ALS clients void financial hardships.
- Oversaw client services, support programs and care coordination for patients with significant functional decline and limited life expectancy.
- Built strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, clinics and community organizations to improve continuity of care and patient outcomes.
- Supervised care teams and implemented operational improvements enhancing service delivery and patient engagement.
Medical Social Worker
Aseracare Hospic/Palliative Care
Atlanta, GA
10.2008 - 08.2015
- Provided hospice and end of life re support to patients and families facing terminal illnesses.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments, counseling, advance care planning and bereavement support services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary hospice teams o develop patient-centered care lans focused on dignity and quality of life.
- Assisted families with resource coordination, emotional support and transition planning during critical stages of care.
- Advocated for patient needs while ensuring compassionate and holistic care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hampton University
Hampton, VAMaster of Science - Social Work
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA08.2005
Skills
- Inclusive and Ethical Leadership/USF
- GA Center for Non-Profit Board Certification
- Non-Violent Intervention Training
- Structured Family Therapy
- Trauma and Grief Therapy
- Integrated Primary Care Behavioral Health Certification
Affiliations
NASW, National Association of Social Workers
Timeline
Reginal Lead Medical Social Worker
CVS/Oak Street Health
09.2024 - Current
Medical Social Worker
CVS/Oak Street Health
09.2023 - 09.2024
Director of Clinical Affairs
The Parkinson's Foundation
07.2021 - 06.2023
Director of Care Services
The ALS Association Georgia Chapter
08.2015 - 07.2021
Medical Social Worker
Aseracare Hospic/Palliative Care
10.2008 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hampton University
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Georgia