JILLIAN KEDICH
Cockeysville,MD
Summary
LCSW-C with 10+ years of experience serving clients with diverse backgrounds. Committed to creating environments that are supportive, stimulating and inclusive. Consistently demonstrates to be an innovative problem solver, with exceptional listening skills, and a source of support to clients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Gilchrist Hospice and Palliative Care
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- performed comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families, to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Advocated for patients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Supported patients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
Psychotherapist
Psychogeriatric Services
08.2021 - Current
- Performs comprehensive psychosocial assessments
- Develops individual comprehensive treatment plans which are goal-directed, measurable, and achievable
- Provides therapeutic intervention to address the needs and goals of each client
- Advocates on behalf of clients in the inpatient setting
- Maintains a caseload of 9 facilities across multiple states
- Won new work in various facilities and locations
- Provides mentor services to team members
Hospice Care Social Worker II
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
10.2016 - 07.2021
- Performed initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments to determine the needs of patients and their families
- Advocated for patient goals within treatment plan
- Short term therapy to develop health coping strategies
- Assessed for and connected clients with community resources
- Maintained patient caseload and performed timely and accurate medical records documentation
- Provided bereavement services to family
Transplant Social Worker
University of Maryland Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Completed psychosocial assessments to patients during the transplant evaluation process to determine risk factors
- Assisted multidisciplinary team in determining patient candidacy for transplant operation
- Ensured patient's support for successful postoperative healing and recovery
- Provided patients with feedback and resources to improve their psychosocial risk levels
Inpatient Kidney Transplant Social Worker
University of Maryland Medical Center
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided inpatient support to recent kidney transplant patients and their families
- Attended daily multidisciplinary staff meetings to identify barriers to care and optimize new organ function
- Provided short term crisis counseling
Social Worker
Linden Medical Group, Heritage Crossing, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
09.2012 - 11.2014
- Worked with doctors and staff to ensure patients received optimum healthcare services
- Assisted patients in navigating the healthcare system, including Medicare, Medicaid, prescription assistance and other public resources
- Maintained patient tracking data for hospital admissions
Intern
The Johns Hopkins Hospital Volunteer Service
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Clinical Advanced Field Practicum for Pediatric Oncology Unit
- Provided pediatric cancer patient support for individual, family and group therapy in outpatient and inpatient settings
- Connected families with community resources, completed patient-family assessments and led parent support group meetings
Intern
George Washington Elementary School, Baltimore City Schools
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Clinical Foundation Field Practicum for, Provided student guidance and family care support as a school counselor
- Responsible for diverse and confidential case load, group therapy and supportive therapy planning, participated in Individual Educational Plan (IEP) meetings and school based interventions
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2012
BACHELOR OF ARTS - POLITICAL SCIENCE
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, US06.2009
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Strong Communication
- Supportive Counselling
- Case Management
- Problem Solving
- Creative Thinking
Certification
- Maryland Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Clinical, #18036
- Virginia Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Clinical, #0904015275
Timeline
Social Worker
Gilchrist Hospice and Palliative Care
12.2023 - Current
Psychotherapist
Psychogeriatric Services
08.2021 - Current
Hospice Care Social Worker II
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
10.2016 - 07.2021
Transplant Social Worker
University of Maryland Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2016
Inpatient Kidney Transplant Social Worker
University of Maryland Medical Center
11.2014 - 06.2015
Social Worker
Linden Medical Group, Heritage Crossing, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
09.2012 - 11.2014
Intern
The Johns Hopkins Hospital Volunteer Service
09.2011 - 06.2012
Intern
George Washington Elementary School, Baltimore City Schools
09.2010 - 06.2011
BACHELOR OF ARTS - POLITICAL SCIENCE
Gettysburg College
- Maryland Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Clinical, #18036
- Virginia Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Clinical, #0904015275
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
University of Maryland Baltimore
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