AMY WOOD
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Experienced Associate Clinical Social Worker with providing emotional and psychological support to individuals dealing with grief. Utilizes therapeutic techniques to help clients process their emotions and develop coping strategies. Knowledge of creating supportive environment that promotes healing and resilience. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability and compassionate approach to client care. Experience in crisis management and personalized care plans.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grief Counselor
Hinds Hospice Center for Grief and Healing and Angel Babies
Fresno, California
05.2015 - Current
- Support grieving clients by providing compassionate and empathetic counseling sessions to those who have encountered a recent loss or anticipated loss
- Develop individualized grief counseling plans for diverse client needs, resulting in improved coping strategies
- Establish trust and rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds, including age, race, religion, culture, and sexual orientation
- Conduct assessments of client needs and risk factors, creating tailored interventions for optimal therapeutic outcomes
- Develop safety plans with individual clients as needed to minimize crisis risks, and provide hotline information and mental health resources
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records, adhering to ethical guidelines and best practices in documentation
- Collaborate with mental health professionals and other staff members to provide clients with additional counseling or safety planning
- Facilitate 12 week grief support groups, fostering a safe and supportive environment for shared healing experiences
- Provide referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being
- Attend trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards
- Provided in person grief hospital visits to clients who have experienced a loss in pregnancy, during birth or after delivery - Angel Babies program
- Attended monthly fetal care conference with local hospital staff
- Delivered timely follow-up calls to bereaved families, offering reassurance and valuable resources during their time of need
- Assisted in creating onboarding training for new staff
- Became department "super user" in new electronic medical record system and trained department staff
- In Patient Volunteer Coordinator (May 2015-May 2016): Recruited, trained and managed volunteers for inpatient hospice facility
MSW Intern
Down Syndrome Association of Central California
Fresno, CA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assessed received referrals to link with necessary community resources
- Maintained accurate documentation for each referral ensuring compliance with confidentiality guidelines
- Promoted group participant well-being through the provision of skill-building interventions in Improvaneer program
- Monitored group participants progress in Improvaneer program
- Under the supervision of a licensed social worker, advocated for clients and their families by identifying their needs, making appropriate referrals, and ensuring access to necessary resources and services
- Educated clients and families about agency resources like Tiny Tots play group, Improvaneer group, and social events
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals
BSW Intern
Hinds Hospice Center for Grief and Healing and Angel Babies
Fresno, California
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Co-facilitated 12 weeks grief support groups
- Attended weekly interdisciplinary team meetings
- Conducted bereavement calls to individual clients and maintained documentation of these calls
- Provided resources to clients about available grief support
- Participated in community outreach and education booths about hospice program
- Provided weekly visits to current hospice patient
- Provided active listening and supportive presence to patient and any family members present at visits
- Researched and compiled updated information of community resources for Center for Grief and Healing Staff to share with clients
Drop in Center Staff
Youth with a Mission San Francisco
San Francisco, California
09.2009 - 12.2012
- Guided clients in seeking out and connecting with resources and referrals like IHSS, food stamps, housing and crisis intervention needs
- Volunteered at weekly food pantry for neighborhood
- Networked with other agencies in the city to foster connections and to develop awareness of resources for drop in center clients
Education
Master's - Social Work
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2024
Bachelor's - Social Work
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA05.2016
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Mindfulness practices
- Individual counseling
- Self-care techniques
- Emotional support
- Effective care coordination
- Collaborative teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Meditation techniques
- Referral navigation
- Grief education
Certification
- Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW)
- California Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Issue Date: September 5, 2024
- License Number ASW125719
Timeline
MSW Intern
Down Syndrome Association of Central California
08.2023 - 05.2024
BSW Intern
Hinds Hospice Center for Grief and Healing and Angel Babies
08.2015 - 05.2016
Grief Counselor
Hinds Hospice Center for Grief and Healing and Angel Babies
05.2015 - Current
Drop in Center Staff
Youth with a Mission San Francisco
09.2009 - 12.2012
Master's - Social Work
Boise State University
Bachelor's - Social Work
Humboldt State University