Adam E. Stone
Worcester,MA
Summary
Resourceful and detail-oriented Professional specializing in equity, diversity, and inclusion. Dedicated to driving positive change through training, collaboration, policy review, and patient advocacy. Excels in communication, empathy, crisis intervention, problem-solving, and interviewing techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Rights Officer
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Educated Patients, families, and staff on Patient rights and how to exercise them.
- Collaborated with QI-PI-RM to address complaints of dangerous, illegal, and inhumane conditions.
- Provided orientation training on Human Rights, Mandated Reporting, and LGBTQIA2S+ care.
- Met with patients 1:1 to review complaints submitted by phone or in writing.
- Maintained complaint logs for the Department of Mental Health and CMS.
- Reported out to the CEO on incoming complaints and complaint case statuses daily.
- Served on quality initiative sub-committees focused on improving staff training and patient care.
- Reported restraint and seclusion statistics to the Department of Mental Health monthly.
Inpatient Services Discharge Planner
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Met with patients 1:1 upon admission to initiate aftercare planning.
- Coordinated aftercare referrals, appointments, and post-discharge placements to ensure seamless transitions for patients.
- Collaborated with EOHHS state agencies to connect patients with community services.
- Advocated for patients' needs in clinical systems and family meetings, enhancing care alignment and support.
- Completed psychosocial assessments, Master Treatment Plans, and MTP-Rs.
- Delivered placement consultation to Clinical Services colleagues, facilitating informed decision-making for patient care.
- Worked with Utilization Review to obtain additional coverage for optimal continuity of care.
- Logged all tasks performed in the electronic health record Kebok HCS.
Family-Centered Support Specialist
Mentor South Bay
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Assisted Master's level clinicians in providing In-Home Family Therapy services.
- Provided 1:1 community-based therapeutic mentoring services to youth ages 3-21.
- Provided therapeutic services via telehealth during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Consulted with community providers and DCF workers on client treatment progress.
- Attended care plan, IEP, and foster care review meetings to advocate for clients' needs.
- Developed and implemented IAP treatment plans for therapeutic mentoring services.
- Mentored new Family Center Support Specialists joining the CBHI Team.
- Logged all tasks performed in the electronic health record CredibleBH.
Ongoing Social Worker
Department of Children and Families
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided case management services to children and families involved with the Department.
- Engaged parents in collaborative assessment and action planning to address safety concerns.
- Conducted home visits to assess environmental safety and review action planning updates.
- Supervised weekly visits for families of children in the Department's custody.
- Completed routine collateral calls to assess action planning progress.
- Collaborated with courts and police to safely bring children into the Department's custody.
- Presented in court for Care and Protection, Juvenile, and Family Probate proceedings.
- Logged all tasks performed in the electronic record iFamilyNet.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Fitchburg State Univerity
05-2019
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Crisis intervention
- Patient advocacy
- Case management
- Agency collaboration
- Community outreach
- Diversity awareness
- Diversity training
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Complaint resolution
Awards
- Safe Homes Person of Courage - Young Adult Award, 04/01/21
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Official Senate Citation, 04/01/21
Licensing And Certifications
- Licensed Social Worker Associate, 08/01/22, Present
- CPR/BLS Certification, 07/01/19, Present
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification, 07/01/23, Present
- Massachusetts Certified Community Health Worker, 12/01/20, 08/01/23
Timeline
Human Rights Officer
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Inpatient Services Discharge Planner
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
07.2023 - 03.2025
Ongoing Social Worker
Department of Children and Families
04.2022 - 12.2022
Family-Centered Support Specialist
Mentor South Bay
06.2019 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Fitchburg State Univerity