Alaina Chapman
Glenolden,USA
Summary
Experienced and licensed social work professional with a comprehensive background in providing support, advocacy, and therapeutic treatment to clients. Proven expertise in case management and crisis intervention, consistently delivering compassionate care. Recognized for excellent collaboration and adaptability, essential qualities for success in team-focused environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Licensed Social Worker
Trinitas Regional Medical Center Psych Unit
03.2024 - Current
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine patients' mental health status and needs
- Provide clinical services to help clients address their emotional needs
- Communicate and coordinate with the larger treatment team to optimize clients' physical and mental health care; connecting clients with relevant resources and services
- Facilitate clients' transition to other care facilities or back to daily life through discharge planning and follow-ups
- Complete patient documentation via EPIC system within state required timeframe
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of social work.
- Prepare Treatment Plan reports to define goals, weaknesses and strengths of residents.
Per Diem Medical Social Worker
Bayada Hospice
10.2023 - Current
- Assess patients for pain, distress, and cognitive decline, documenting observations and communicating relevant findings with nursing, physician, chaplain and case manager
- Provide social and emotional support to patients and their families within multiple settings (nursing homes, hospitals, long term care facilities, and in-home environment)
- Educate individuals about hospice policies, medical policies, dying processes and how it impacts entire family socio-emotional economic health
- Participate in weekly reviewing patient treatment files for modifications that address changing requirements of each patient's medical needs
- Document case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management
Contract Discharge Planner/Social Worker
Rikers Island Correctional Facility
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Performed comprehensive assessments of inmates' needs which contribute to criminogenic behavior and recidivism risk
- Developed a discharge plan that addresses the identified needs, with the desired outcomes of reducing recidivism risk
- Completed required documentation within the mandated time frame
- Communicated with referral providers about new referrals and verified receipt of necessary information prior to arrivals
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development
ACT Acute Care Clinician
PMHCC CTT
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Participated in daily multidisciplinary team meetings to review progress on cases in order to ensure communication and a comprehensive approach to treatment, including collaborating with external teams to ensure coordination between systems; participates in group clinical supervision with the CTT Clinical Coordinator for skills enhancement
- Provided input in case reviews to court/other authorities as deemed necessary and appropriate
- Provided 80% of available time in individual and/or group treatment to address clinical issues of the individuals, using evidence-based practices and approaches such as: CBT, DBT, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, IDDT and Harm Reduction
- Viewed individuals from a strengths-approach in preparation of treatment plans; with a focus on recovery principles
- Monitored service delivery to individuals to ensure appropriate level of service given need as defined by Environmental Matrix score
Counselor
Renfrew Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted with Clinical and Dietary Coordination
- Facilitated patient orientation on their day of admission
- Collected and submit weights and vitals of patients
- Set up and broke down mealtime needs for patients
- Provided oversight for patients during meals and snacks
- Other clinical and dietary responsibilities as required
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
Therapy
Kwenyan And Associates
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Conducted initial consultations to gather patient information
- Assessed patients' emotional and mental health and developed treatment plans to meet them
- Utilized CBT and DBT therapeutic techniques to aid both adult and adolescent patients with exploring their thoughts and feelings
- Counseled and advised patients on issues of importance to them
- Intervened with emergency care techniques and protocols when patients were in crisis
- Provided referrals for additional care or services when required
- Maintained detailed confidential records
Case Manager/Counselor
Phoenix Behavioral Health Services
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Conducted in-person psycho-educational groups
- Managed a designated caseload
- Documented group, individual, and family progress notes
- Completed individual service plans
- Performed biopsychosocial evaluations
- Performed outreach calls
- Coordinated case management needs for individuals with mental health and co-occurring disabilities
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Fordham University
Manhattan, NY05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA06.2003
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Detailed Case Documentation
- Efficient Discharge Coordination
- Customized Care Plans
- HIPAA Compliance Knowledge
- Therapeutic Counseling
- Outpatient Care Management
- Facilitated Group Therapy
- Patient Discharge Planning
- Mental Health Counseling
- Group Sessions
- Social work
- Case Conferences
- Addiction counseling
- Coordinating Services
- Discharge planning
- Treatment Documentation
- Case management
- Social Work
- Motivational Interviewing
- Case Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Behavioral health
- Child & Family Counseling
Certification
- LMSW (Licensed in New Jersey and New York)
Timeline
Contract Licensed Social Worker
Trinitas Regional Medical Center Psych Unit
03.2024 - Current
Per Diem Medical Social Worker
Bayada Hospice
10.2023 - Current
Contract Discharge Planner/Social Worker
Rikers Island Correctional Facility
10.2022 - 10.2023
ACT Acute Care Clinician
PMHCC CTT
10.2021 - 10.2022
Counselor
Renfrew Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
Therapy
Kwenyan And Associates
01.2019 - 10.2021
Case Manager/Counselor
Phoenix Behavioral Health Services
05.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Immaculata University
- LMSW (Licensed in New Jersey and New York)
Master of Arts - Social Work
Fordham University
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