Alana Bierman, LMSW
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Proven Medical Social Worker with exceptional interpersonal skills to deliver patient and family support at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Excelled in connecting individuals with critical resources, enhancing multicultural competence, and achieving improvements in patient outcomes. Skilled in crisis intervention and behavioral health, demonstrating adaptability and a results-driven approach to healthcare.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity while adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
- Supported ethical decision-making processes among healthcare teams by providing guidance on complex cases involving end-of-life care or medical ethics dilemmas.
- Promoted effective communication between patients, families, and medical staff through skilled mediation techniques during challenging conversations.
School Social Worker
Kaskaskia Special Education District
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, and families to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
- Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment, and reporting and documentation.
Residential Youth Care Worker
Spero Family Services
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Assisted residents in setting and achieving personal goals, empowering them to take ownership of their lives and make positive changes.
- Reacted to disturbances within facility by addressing emotional and behavioral needs of clients; separating or implementing physical restraint or isolation when necessary.
- Collaborated with case managers, therapists, other professionals, and external resources to develop personalized treatment plans and ensure seamless continuum of care for each resident.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed, ensuring resident safety and stability during challenging situations.
- Developed strong rapport with each resident under my care based on trust, empathy, understanding thus fostering therapeutic alliances that promoted healing.
- De-escalated destructive and impulsive youth behavior by assisting in finding positive alternate outlets.
- Maintained a safe residential space through regular inspections, risk assessments, and adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05.2017
Skills
- Grief support
- Clinical Documentation
- Self-Harm / Suicide Prevention
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Multicultural Competence
- Psychosocial & Needs Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Sexual Assault Support & Domestic Violence Intervention
- Referral Coordination
- Crisis Intervention
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Task Prioritization
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
06.2021 - Current
School Social Worker
Kaskaskia Special Education District
08.2020 - 05.2021
Residential Youth Care Worker
Spero Family Services
01.2016 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southeast Missouri State University