I am an adaptable professional social worker skilled in assessments, crisis management and comprehensive case planning and management. I am proficient at utilizing interprofessional, intraprofessional and interagency cooperation to provide multiple service options to meet the often complex needs of the client. As a case manager, I ensure clients are involved in all phases of their goal planning and case management. In building a case plan together, the client is invested and more likely to succeed. I am versed in many different frameworks and social work models. I utilize the strengths based perspective, focusing on the strengths of the individual and families to mitigate risk factors. When assessing a client I utilize an ecological systems approach to recognize individual biopychosocial factors, strengths, and spiritual considerations. This information along with client input we determine potential goals, treatments, and interventions.
I would like to join a team that will allow growth as a social worker with colleagues that will help me to develop and enhance skills in a challenging and team centered environment that is committed to providing professional and quality social work to our community.
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- Advocate for patients and their families and empower them to navigate difficult medical systems.
- Work with chronically ill patients addressing the emotional toll clinic illness has on the individuals and their loved ones.
- Initiate difficult conversations with patients and families to address complex family and psychosocial dynamics.
- Guide clients in development of skills and strategies for coping with challenges utilizing short term counseling, crisis intervention, narrative therapy, task centered therapy, and drawing upon strengths and natural supports.
- Coordinate referrals for clients to obtain services to address medical, financial and environmental concerns.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Facilitate placement into assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and community care homes.
- Field supervisor for BSW and MSW students.
- Provide applicable training to new residents and nurses
- Community outreach and trainings on health care directives.
- Complete psychosocial assessments and review collateral information to complete patient intake assessments.
- Maintain clinical records with accurate and timely information to assist multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
- Develop therapeutic relationships with hospice patients and their support systems to provide compassionate support through the grief and dying process.
- Provide direct social work services to patients diagnosed with a terminal condition and their families to develop a plan of care with patient and family specific interventions.
- Arrange additional mental health, medical, or referrals for services according to individual ands/or family needs
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Documented case notes and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Provide active listening and guidance in coping with terminal illnesses and the death process.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Interview and carefully screen potential advocates and staff members.
- Compile statistical, financial, and related reports.
- Conduct clinical case meetings with advocates.
- Prepare legal documentation and court reports.
- Organize monthly meetings focusing on evidence based practices and relevant topics.
- Prepare files for court improvement case audits.
- Conduct performance evaluations on staff and advocates focusing on achievements, productivity, and areas with opportunity for improvement.
- Professionally handle complaints and staff retraining when necessary.
- Marketing out reach.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community service providers, faith based organizations, college professors, and other community organizations to recruit volunteers.
- Implement various methods and practices aimed at retaining volunteers and improving overall agency morale.
- Attend and participate in community meetings and groups.
- Implement practices that utilize agency policy and procedures ensuring that advocate are following protocols.
- Act as a role model in maintaining a positive attitude in problem-solving and coping with difficult cases and situations.
- Provided assessments and made recommendations to court.
- Testified in court and provided voice for severely abused and neglected children.
- Specialized in medically fragile and developmentally delayed children providing case management which required collaboration with multiple medical providers.
- Collaborated with probation officers, school representatives and other key individuals in the community to support adolescents and their families.
- Identified family members, natural supports, and community systems to be included in case plans for clients.
- Analyzed information from interviews, collateral data, and diagnostic evaluations to assess clients' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.
- Arranged for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs.
- Prepared reports based on observations made during assessments and home visits.
- Documented all services and collect required data for evaluations and reports.
- Effectively managed work in a diverse work environment serving a multi-cultural community, worked collaboratively with judicial officers, attorneys, DDD case managers, and other professionals.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their challenges in a constructive manner.
- Assess safety risks and mitigating protective factors to determine child safety.
- Developed a community resource guide with partner agency for publication.
Minor in Substance Abuse Treatment
State of Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Licensed Master Social
Worker LMSW- #16801
BLS/CPR Certification
AZ Finger Print Clearance
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Job Titles Held:
- Senior Medical Social Worker
- Medical Social Worker
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- Case Manager III
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- Master of Science
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