ANGELA DEAN
Sullivan,USA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in hospital and community-based settings. Expertise in crisis intervention, behavioral health assessment, and complex discharge planning for high-risk populations. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, law enforcement, and community agencies to ensure safe, ethical, and patient-centered outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Therapist
ProHealth Care
Waukesha, WI
12.2021 - Current
- Conduct suicide risk assessments
- Develop safety plans
- Complete psychosocial assessments related to patient's mental health and AODA history
- Coordinate psychiatric admissions
- Collaborate with crisis teams and law enforcement
- Coordinate behavioral health plan of care with psychiatry (as needed) to provide medication adjustments. Psychiatry consults do require order to be placed in EPIC
Emergency Room Medical Social Worker
ProHealth Care / Optum
Waukesha, WI
12.2015 - Current
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide crisis intervention in acute care settings
- Intervene in cases involving abuse, neglect, and domestic violence
- Coordinate complex discharge planning for various care settings
- Manage patients under Chapter 51.15 and 55 holds
- Collaborate with law enforcement and healthcare teams
- Assist with advance directives and decision-making
- Address financial, housing, and transportation barriers
- Provide information and complete Advance Directives with patients
- Facilitate access to community resources for clients facing socioeconomic challenges.
Care Coordinator
St. Charles Youth and Family Services
Milwaukee, WI
03.2010 - 12.2015
- Coordinated services for high-risk youth referred by Child Protective Services and the Juvenile Justice System.
- Developed individualized care plans
- Prepared court reports and testimony
- Developed a comprehensive and individualized strength-based plan to address child and family needs.
- Communicated and effectively facilitated team meetings with families and service providers
- Collaborated with parents, educators, service providers, and community agencies to develop, monitor, and implement integrated services to promote healthy youth and family development.
Social Work Intern
Froedtert Memorial Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Completed psychosocial and crisis assessments in the Emergency Department for mental health, AODA, domestic violence, abuse, or other patient needs.
- Assisted with discharge planning and coordination of community resources.
- Acted as a liaison between family and medical staff.
- Responded to any trauma patients and worked with their family.
- Provided education to patients/families regarding Advance Directives for health care decision making.
House Manager
Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center
Milwaukee, WI
09.2008 - 12.2012
- Supervised adolescents in transitional living
- Led group sessions and supported goal-setting
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
12-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Public Relations
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Crisis Intervention and suicide risk assessment
- Discharge Planning
- Behavioral Health Assessment
- Patient Advocacy and professional ethics
- Trauma-Informed Care
- EMR Documentation
- Motivational interviewing
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Wisconsin
- SBIRT Training – 60 Hour Program, UW–Milwaukee
Timeline
Behavioral Health Therapist
ProHealth Care
12.2021 - Current
Emergency Room Medical Social Worker
ProHealth Care / Optum
12.2015 - Current
Social Work Intern
Froedtert Memorial Hospital
09.2013 - 12.2014
Care Coordinator
St. Charles Youth and Family Services
03.2010 - 12.2015
House Manager
Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center
09.2008 - 12.2012
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Public Relations
Marquette University