Director Of Discharge Planning/Social Services Worker Resume Example Canterbury Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

DIRECTOR OF DISCHARGE PLANNING/SOCIAL SERVICES WORKER

Professional Summary

Patient Medical Social Worker with first-rate resident advocacy skills, well-versed in educating patients, and extensive knowledge of community resources. Offering 12+ years of successful performance in social work roles. Recognized for compassionate demeanor and excellent social perceptiveness.

Skills

Social history intake procedures
Regulatory compliance
Knowledge of characteristics of the resident population
Patient-focused care
Microsoft Word and Point Click Care competency
Customer service

Knowledge of MDS and goal setting interviews
Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
Medicaid statutes and regulations
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Hospice and palliative care
Problem resolution

Work History

Director of Discharge Planning/Social Services Worker12/2019 to Current
Canterbury Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center – Richmond, VA

Interviewed clients and families assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
Assessed clients for PTSD and substance abuse
Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop social work and discharge planning patient care plans
Encouraged socialization and engagement through therapy and social activities
Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions
Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans
Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments
Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals
Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources
Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments
Delivered social work services to geriatric population in healthcare settings
Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes

Social Worker/Discharge Planner05/2011 to 09/2019
Lucy Corr Health Care Center – Chesterfield, VA

Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments
Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments
Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources
Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals
Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans
Confirmed accurate completion of forms and reports for admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan
Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients
Reviewed customer survey information to prioritize areas of improvement
Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issues
Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs

Social Worker09/2009 to 01/2011
Manor Care Stratford Hall – Henrico, VA

Provided social work services to patients, including psychosocial assessments, case management, discharge planning and referrals
Coordinated patient care from pre-admission to post-discharge follow-up
Taught patients how to apply for insurance and prescription programs
Communicated goals, plans and progress to patients and their families
Developed social work and discharged planning aspects of patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment team
Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management
Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources
Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments
Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments

Social Worker10/2007 to 09/2009
Parham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center – Henrico, VA

Provided social work services to residents/patients, including psychosocial assessments, individual therapy, case management, discharge planning and referrals
Obtained and supplied information to outside agencies to provide the best possible guidance to clients
Supported patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe illness
Developed social work and discharged planning aspects of patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment team
Referred clients to social services agencies
Interviewed individual clients, families or groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems to determine services required to meet needs
Taught patients how to apply for insurance and prescription programs

Education

Bachelor of Science: Psychology12/2002Virginia Commonwealth University- Richmond, VA

Graduated magna cum laude

Master of Science: Counselor of EducationVirginia Commonwealth University- Richmond, VA

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Canterbury Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Lucy Corr Health Care Center
Manor Care Stratford Hall
Parham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

School Attended

Virginia Commonwealth University

Job Titles Held:

Director of Discharge Planning/Social Services Worker
Social Worker/Discharge Planner
Social Worker

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Psychology 12/2002
Master of Science : Counselor of Education

Director of Discharge Planning/Social Services Worker Resume Example

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