Experienced social work professional arranging services, collaborating with families and providing ongoing counseling and support. Excellent communication, planning and conflict resolution skills. Current Connecticut Clinical Social Work License.
Skills
Networking with staff
Admitting processes
Goal Setting
Disease management standards
Social history intake procedures
Assessing needs
Quality of life guidelines
Data management
Teambuilding
Critical thinking
Written Communication
Organization and Time management
Troubleshooting
Self-motivated professional
Detail-oriented
Experience
05/2001 to Current
Clinician II - Licensed Clinical Social Worker State Of Oregon – Ashland, OR,
Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
Delivered social work services to Over Age 50 Inpatient Behavioral Setting.
Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
Improved Patient Outcomes through consistent hard work and dedication to Behavioral Management.
Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Completed all clinical tasks to ensure compliance with relevant in patient psychiatric regulations.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
05/1990 to 12/2000
Licensed Medical Social Worker - Rehabilitation Hospital For Special Care – City, STATE,
Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
Collaborated with Traumatic Brain Injured community agencies to link residents with diverse programs and resources.
Attended meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.
Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills.
Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
Encouraged socialization and engagement through therapy, music therapy and social activities.
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
Advocated for client rights and sought solutions by tracking and monitoring legislation and arranging and attending meetings with congressional lawmakers and staff.
08/1985 to 08/1990
Psychiatric Social WorkerCedarcrest Hospital Department Of Mental Health CT – City, STATE,
Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
Provided individual and family therapy.
Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
Facilitated groups with Psychiatric patients using Behavioral Change and Medical interventions.
Developed and implemented new programs to address emerging community needs.
Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using coding guidelines.
Conducted several group counseling sessions each week.
Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Established and nurtured key relationships with community members to form valuable partnerships.
Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
Education
Expected in 05/1979
Bachelor of Science: Social Work Southern Connecticut State University - New Haven, CT GPA:
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