Well-qualified social work professional adept at setting up services, working with healthcare professionals and families and giving patients continuous support through counseling. Good communicator and relationship-builder with exceptional skills in planning, empowering, resolving conflicts and solving diverse problems.
*Associate Clinical Social Worker-Board of Behavioral Sciences in California.
Skills
Bilingual/Bicultural
Conducting Assessments
First Aid/CPR
Computer Literate
Academic Teaching
End of Life
Community Advocate
Coordination
Flexible
Teambuilding
Education
California State University, NorthridgeNorthridge, CA, Expected in 05/2018 – –Master of Science:Social Work - GPA:
Certifications
Counseling Grief Clients Training - 3/2018
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Training - 7/2017
Suicide Prevention Training - 6/2016
Experience
Suncrest Hospice - Medical Social Worker Tulsa, OK, 06/2019 - Current
Counseled patients on ongoing basis to assist with challenges.
Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
Gathered community resources and coordinated referrals to obtain services.
Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of professionals as well as patients and families to determine appropriate treatment options.
Arranged for medical, mental health or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs.
Prepared all required treatment records and reports.
Performed psychosocial assessments and evaluations of current needs.
Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system (WellSky.
Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Performed psychosocial assessments to identify barriers in patient ability to obtain or use medications.
Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
Coordinated care for medically-complex patients experiencing difficulties obtaining social services.
Assisted uninsured and under-insured patients in obtaining medications through grants and community resources.
Arranged and facilitated support groups, life skills education programs and supportive counseling for survivors by coordinating appropriate trained and license service providers.
Liaised between clients and community agencies to arrange assistance in housing, education and child care for clients.
Produced referrals for various community resources, housing and transportation services.
Maintained confidential case documentation.
Served as client advocate and promoted ideas that aligned with client best interest.
Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
Worked with mild-moderate mentally ill, homeless and dually-diagnosed adults.
Practiced cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement and progressive muscle relaxation.
Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
Consulted with other professionals regarding treatment of specific clients.
Set up family meetings with guidance from physicians.
Facilitated 2 support groups in Spanish per month for support, guidance, coping and improve communication skills.
Communicated with relatives of patients about diagnoses and treatment programs.
Facilitated client adjustment by provided counseling and crisis intervention during new diagnosis or extended hospital stays.
Provided counseling and emotional support for Spanish speaking patients.
Offered grief and bereavement counseling to support family members after death of loved ones.
Managed caseloads and advocated for client rights.
Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
Collaborated with internal and external providers to obtain patient medications.
Maintained a high caseload, working under strict deadlines.
Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
Advised patients about community resources, made referrals and devised realistic treatment plans.
Supervised social work students in clinical activities.
Supported oncology patients and families with end-of-life counseling, crisis intervention and resource management.
Provided education and support to patients' family members.
Counseled patients on ongoing basis to assist with challenges.
Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
Gathered community resources and coordinated referrals to obtain services.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of professionals as well as patients and families to determine appropriate treatment options.
Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
Performed psychosocial assessments and evaluations of current needs.
Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
Activities and Honors
Vice President, National Association of Social Work - Santa Barbara Chapter (2017 - 2019)
Member, Superintendent's Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) - Carpinteria Unified School District (2015 - 2017)
President, Comite de Padres Latinos (COPLA) - Carpinteria High School (2014 - 2015)
President, English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) - Carpinteria Middle School (2013 - 2014)
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