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Care Management Team​
Christine Bitzer, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Director
Education & Licensure
MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW, C-ASWCM
Memberships & Certificates
NASW, ALCA, American Geriatric Society DC
Practice In States
DC, MD, VA
Years Practicing
14+
Specialty
Consultation, Assessment, Coordination of Services and Care Management, Community Presentations.
What I like best about Care Management
The gift of getting to know a client at this moment in their life even if something like dementia has changed them. But hearing too, the amazing lives they have led to this point. Then being able to take all of this and help.
A Little More About Me
When I'm not at work I'm running after two little boys who keep me young at heart. Can't wait to share biking and hiking with them!
Leslie Mason, LICSW, LCSW-C
Clinical Manager
Education & Licensure
MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Memberships & Certificates
NASW
Practice In States
DC, MD
Years Practicing
24+
Specialty
Care coordination, advocating for clients, & looking for opportunities to enhance client's quality of life.
What I like best about Care Management
Having the time to really get to know our clients and therefore, being able to advocate for them more effectively.
A Little More About Me
Leslie started out in social work with children and families in Baltimore County Department of Social Serivces. She has also worked in the hospital setting for several years prior to coming to Seabury. She has two children and loves music.
Michelle McGrath, LCSW-C, LICSW
Care Manager
Education & Licensure
MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Memberships & Certificates
NASW, ALCA, GWSCSW
Practice In States
DC, MD
Years Practicing
16+
Specialty
Assessments, evaluations, care coordination, ways to enhance client's quality of life, & presentations.
What I like best about Care Management
Getting to know our clients over time and seeing the remarkable resilience they and their families show through difficult times.
A Little More About Me
Michelle has worked in a variety of settings including physical rehabilitation, hospitals, nursing homes, adult day programs and as a contractor promoting employment and inclusion for people with disabilities. She is an active volunteer with an number of local organizations.
Barrie Lyne Tapia
Care Manager
Education & Licensure
MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Memberships & Certificates
Advanced Certified Hospice & Palliative Care Social Work
Practice In States
DC, MD
Years Practicing
20+
Specialty
Assisting individuals and families during chronic illness, life crises and grief.
What I like best about Care Management
I love being with my clients and their family members. Each one has such interesting life experience.
A Little More About Me
Barrie is dedicated to working with older adults because of her personal experience through her aging parents. A lived experience makes a difference in working with older adults.
Martha Gaston
Care Manager
Education & Licensure
MSW, LGSW, ACSW
Memberships & Certificates
ALCA
Practice In States
DC, MD, VA
Years Practicing
40+
Specialty
Coordination, reluctant or resistant clients, APS referrals, nursing home/assisted living care supervision, & hospital discharges.
What I like best about Care Management
I like working in the community and doing hands-on casework. I find it fun meeting very interesting people and listening to their life story.
A Little More About Me
I keep quite active by keeping my bike in the car, playing softball, watching squash matches and playing matches with tolerant friends and most importantly running after two young granddaughters!
Ivy Gilmore
Care Manager
Education & Licensure
MSW, LICSW
Memberships & Certificates
NASW, Mid-Atlantic Facilitators Network.
Practice In States
DC, MD
Years Practicing
15+
Specialty
Support Groups, & aging and disability policy related to home and community-based services and supports.
What I like best about Care Management
By supporting older adults and family caregivers care management helps maximize choice, independence, and dignity.
A Little More About Me
Ivy values the opportunity to practice both macro and micro levels in social work.
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