Abby Bandi
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
Consistently demonstrates strong work ethic, highly motivated and professional. Aims to develop and implement successful treatment plans and assist clients with access to resources, to address both individual and family needs. Possesses conflict resolution skills and maintains professional relationships in the community to reduce barriers. Considered to be empathetic, calm, focused and reliable in spite of any difficult task at hand. Very committed to helping individuals and families through any sort of crisis.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Conduct psychosocial assessments in order to determine any safety concerns or risks, and develop appropriate disposition planning for each patient
- Provide crisis intervention to patients presenting with a variety of psychosocial concerns; including substance use, homelessness, substance induced psychosis, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, suicidality, homicidality and domestic violence.
- Assist patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Collaborate with hospital staff and community providers to provide the most comprehensive and continuous care plan for patients and families
- Document daily progress notes and assessments to provide best case management.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
Clinical Social Worker
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Provide therapeutic support to children and families in the inpatient/outpatient Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) units
- Conduct and document pre-transplant biopsychosocial assessments and ongoing mental status exams for seamless case management.
- Collaborate with hospital staff to exercise efficient case management; including working with the social services caseworker, BMT medical team, psychiatrist, physical therapist, child life staff, patient services team and more
- Provide crisis intervention to patients and families in need, using interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems theory, and risk assessments such as CSSR-S, PHQ-9 and GAD-7
- Assist patients and families
- in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Facilitate family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Develop partnerships with community organizations to expand knowledge of services and referrals.
- Participate in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Boston Children
09.2020 - 02.2022
- MSW Intern from August 2018 - June 2019. Per Diem Social Worker from 09/2021 - 10/2022. Full Time Social Worker from 10/2022 - 02/2023.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments in order to determine any safety concerns or risks, and develop appropriate disposition planning for each patient
- Provide crisis intervention to patients with a variety of psychiatric presentations utilizing evidence based practices of solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family based crisis intervention
- Collaborate with the emergency department staff and hospital providers to provide successful case management.
- Exercise successful case management through collaboration with a multitude of providers including school personnel, outpatient and community providers, department of children and families, department of mental health, and department of developmental services
- Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented appropriately.
- Document biopsychosocial assessments and mental status exams using an electronic medical record
- Participate in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
Ongoing Social Worker
Department of Children & Families
08.2020 - 09.2021
- MSW intern 01/2018 - 09/2018. Full time ongoing social worker from 08/2020 - 09/2021.
- Conduct ongoing management of up to 23 cases at a time, to provide crisis intervention for children and families in danger, often due to substance use, homelessness, domestic violence, physical/sexual/verbal abuse, low income, mental health history and other psychosocial factors
- Exercise successful case management and sufficient support to children and families by participating in juvenile and family court
- Interview clients, families, or groups to assess for strengths, safety risks, limitations and other concerns in order to address all needs
- Provide individual and group therapy in-home and in the community
- Maintain regular contact with clients and families by calling and visiting their homes
- Collaborate with other units in the Department of Children and Families to provide appropriate and continuous treatment plan for each client and family
- Communicate with various providers such as school personnel, outpatient and community providers and other state welfare agencies to provide good case management
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures
- Monitor clients' progress and adapt treatment plans to meet changing needs
- Assist in transporting children to health, social services or other agency-related appointments
- Develop and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals
- Participate in clinical supervision and department staff meetings to maintain professional development
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills
Front Desk Associate
Equinox
04.2018 - 07.2021
- Greet members upon arrival, offer assistance, and answer questions to build rapport and retention.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of front desk and surrounding area
- Answer phone calls and transfer callers to appropriate department or staff member as needed
- Maintain professional, friendly and helpful demeanor to best assist club members
- Provide knowledgeable information to prospective and current members, regarding club amenities and possible membership plans
Server
Sterlings & Bostonia Public House
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Work with POS system to place orders, and manage customer bills
- Serve food and beverages promptly, and maintain a professional, energetic and friendly demeanor
- Focus on customer needs and develop professional relationships with regular customers
- Clean and organize the dining area to adhere to restaurant standards and policies
- Collaborate with manager to resolve any customer complaints efficiently and calmly
- Maintain knowledge of restaurant food and drink menu, to provide excellent service to customers
- Serve during restaurant wide events such as weddings and graduation parties, by maintaining cleanliness in the dining area, passing out food and drinks and remaining a resource for all customer needs
Sales Team Leader
CAMP-of-the-WOODS
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Lead regular team meetings to keep resort sales and marketing team motivated with tips, techniques and relevant information
- Work closely with high-profile customers needing special assistance to resolve complaints and develop customized solutions meeting unique requirements
- Collaborate with the CEO in managing all existing customers as well as recruiting new customers
- Exceeded the company’s annual sales goal by cold calling, recruiting in person and creating video and social media content
- Greeted customers and provided hospitality services such as assisting people with rides around campus
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
04.2022 - 04.2023
Medical Social Worker
Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2023
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Boston Children
09.2020 - 02.2022
Ongoing Social Worker
Department of Children & Families
08.2020 - 09.2021
Server
Sterlings & Bostonia Public House
05.2018 - 02.2022
Front Desk Associate
Equinox
04.2018 - 07.2021
Sales Team Leader
CAMP-of-the-WOODS
06.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Eastern University
Master of Arts - Social Work
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Gordon College
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Eastern University
St. Davids, PAMaster of Arts - Social Work
Boston University
Boston, MA01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Gordon College
Wenham, MA05.2014
Skills
- Basic Life Support certified
- Medical Procedure and Coding
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Patient Care Activities
- Mental health treatment programming
- Family Support
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Educating Families
- Certified to wear KN95 mask
Certification
Associate Clinical Social Worker, California
Running
I am a 12 time marathoner as well as currently attempting to complete the big 6 world marathons; I have 5 completed at this time. My goal is to compete in an ultra marathon by the end of 2023.
Trainings
● Racial Trauma: Clinical Assessment and Intervention – NASW, California Chapter
● Paths to Ending Racism in America – NASW, California Chapter
● Introduction to Gender Identity and the Transgender Community – NASW, California Chapter
● Expanding Digital Equality: A Critical Need During COVID-19 Pandemic - NASW, California Chapter
● Telehealth: California Social Work Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic - NASW, California Chapter
● Identifying Child Maltreatment - Child Protective Services, Boston Children’s Hospital
● Family Based Crisis Intervention (FBCI) - Boston Children’s Hospital
● Eating Disorder Treatment - Boston Children’s Hospital
● Interdisciplinary Trends, Care & Support for Gender Expansive Youth & Adolescents - Boston Children’s Hospital
● Social Workers as Agents of Change - Kate Audette, Director of State Gov. Relations, Boston Children’s Hospital
● Domestic Violence & AWAKE – Boston Children’s Hospital
● Recognizing and Supporting Sexually Abused Children - Boston Children’s Hospital
● Addressing Suicidality in Children and Adolescents - Boston Children’s Hospital
● Integrating Medical and Psychiatric Social Work in the Healthcare Setting – Boston Children’s Hospital
● Why Adolescents Attempt Suicide: A Qualitative Study of the Transition from Ideation to Action - Kimberly H. McManama O’Brien, PhD, LICSW; Research Scientist; Assistant Professor, Boston Children’s Hospital
● Childhood Obesity & Community Resources- Shari Nethersole M.D., Elizabeth Silberholz M.D. - Boston Children’s Hospital
● De-prescribing in Child Psychiatry – Boston Children’s Hospital
● Effects of Marijuana on the Brain in Young People and Implications for Psychiatric Treatment – Boston Children’s Hospital
Other
- I am a 12 time marathoner as well as currently attempting to complete the big 6 world marathons; I have 5 completed at this time. My goal is to compete in an ultra marathon by the end of 2023.
- I have hiked all 46 high peaks (4,000+ feet elevation) in the Adirondacks, in New York. I am attempting to summit all 48 high peaks in the White Mountains in New Hampshire; I currently have 45 mountains completed.
- Additional hobbies include crossfit, surfing, roller blading, reading and cooking.