Anais Prada
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Dynamic social services leader with a proven track record at Catholic Health Services, excelling in regulatory compliance and care coordination. Successfully led multiple AHCA surveys with zero deficiencies while fostering team collaboration and process improvement. Skilled in conflict resolution and data analysis, enhancing patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Social Services
Catholic Health Services
09.2020 - Current
- Provide leadership across multiple campuses, conducting 1:1 meetings, team huddles, employee evaluations, and leadership feedback sessions
- Successfully led multiple AHCA surveys with zero deficiencies, including pre-survey audits and proactive compliance measures to prevent tags
- Supervise and mentor MSW student interns, guiding clinical practice and professional development
- Train and onboard new employees, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and patient care standards
- Develop and implement new processes and workflows to improve efficiency, compliance, and patient/family satisfaction
- Foster ongoing collaboration with CIMs, Admissions, and Utilization Review teams to ensure continuity of care
- Provide leadership and coverage across all campuses, including IRF, SNF, and LTC settings, ensuring consistency of care and compliance
- Performed comprehensive psychosocial assessments (PHQ-9, BIMS, Trauma Questionnaire) to identify patient needs, guide treatment planning, and support regulatory compliance
- Directed complex discharge planning for patients and families, coordinating seamless transitions to home, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living communities
- Led and facilitated weekly utilization review and interdisciplinary care plan meetings, ensuring quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and efficient care coordination
- Negotiated daily with insurance providers to secure benefits, optimize patient resources, and remove barriers to safe discharge
- Built and managed partnerships with third-party vendors, including private aides, ALF placement services, and LTC providers, to expand patient and family support options
- Scheduled to complete LCSW Qualified Supervisor Training (September 2025) to provide clinical supervision hours and exam preparation for RCSWIs
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Beyond-Counseling
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate client history, strengths, needs, and goals, forming the foundation for effective treatment planning
- Designed, implemented, and continually refined individualized treatment plans, ensuring alignment with best practices and client progress
- Delivered evidence-based individual therapy to address complex mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and relational challenges
- Employed diverse therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing) to tailor interventions to client needs and maximize outcomes
- Engaged clients in collaborative goal-setting, empowering them to achieve realistic and sustainable progress
- Tracked, evaluated, and documented client progress, adjusting treatment approaches to maintain effectiveness and continuity of care
- Ensured compliance with legal, ethical, and professional standards through precise, timely, and confidential clinical documentation
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care by partnering with healthcare providers, social services, and community support networks to deliver holistic treatment
- Advanced in clinical expertise through regular supervision, team collaboration, and ongoing professional development
Oncology Social Work
Miami Cancer Institute
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted comprehensive daily psychosocial assessments and coordinated discharge planning for oncology patients, ensuring continuity of care and patient-centered support
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver integrated support services addressing medical, emotional, and social needs
- Provided patients and families with critical educational resources, including home health coordination, hospice referrals, transportation assistance, and financial support programs
- Delivered targeted therapeutic interventions, including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), bereavement and grief counseling, and crisis intervention to support patients through complex challenges
- Expanded access to care by providing TeleHealth services to vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Social Worker
Miami Jewish Health
Miami, USA
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Performed comprehensive daily psychosocial assessments utilizing PHQ-9, BIMS, and Trauma Questionnaire to evaluate patient needs and guide individualized care planning
- Led and facilitated care plan conferences, family meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, and support groups, ensuring alignment of treatment goals and fostering collaborative decision-making
- Directed discharge planning for geriatric patients and their families, coordinating safe and effective transitions of care to home and post-acute settings
- Conducted weekly system audits to ensure quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and accuracy of resident documentation
Case Management
Hope for Miami
Miami, USA
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Engaged diverse populations across Allapattah, Florida City, and South Miami, building trust and delivering culturally responsive support services
- Assessed the needs of parents and students to identify barriers and provide referrals to tutoring programs, mental health professionals, and community-based resources
- Developed and executed targeted outreach initiatives, including individualized action plans and direct connections to local support networks
- Earned certification as a Life Skills Educator, specializing in adolescent development and resilience for middle and high school students
- Facilitated evidence-based Life Skills programming for seventh-grade students in Miami-Dade Public Schools, addressing self-esteem, anxiety management, and drug and alcohol prevention
Education
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) -
State of Florida
Florida06.2023
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Florida International University
Miami, FL07.2020
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) -
Florida International University
Miami, FL07.2019
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Care coordination
- Team building
- Process improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Performance metrics
- Community outreach
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Data analysis
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Beyond-Counseling
04.2024 - 11.2024
Director of Social Services
Catholic Health Services
09.2020 - Current
Oncology Social Work
Miami Cancer Institute
01.2020 - 08.2020
Social Worker
Miami Jewish Health
04.2019 - 05.2020
Case Management
Hope for Miami
01.2019 - 08.2019
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) -
State of Florida
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) -
Florida International University
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