Barbara Hibson, LCSW
Miami,FL
Summary
Accomplished Medical Social Worker from Baptist Hospital Social Work Department, adept in crisis intervention and interdisciplinary coordination. Excelled in connecting diverse patient populations with critical resources, enhancing patient care through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated a profound impact on patient outcomes through innovative service delivery and cultural competence, and well-versed in crisis management and case management. Offering extensive knowledge of community resources. Proactive and understanding individual committed to serving disadvantaged individuals, special-needs populations and emancipated youth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Baptist Hospital Social Work Department
03.1992 - 06.2024
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- 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.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Florida International University
Miami, FL06.1989
Skills
- Bereavement counseling
- Child Welfare
- Bipolar Disorder Management
- Grief support
- Anxiety Management
- Healthcare Navigation
- Human Trafficking Awareness
- Mental health counseling
- Family Support
- Alzheimer's support
- Assessing needs
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Networking with staff
- Rehabilitation Services
- Discharge Planning
- Psychosocial assessment
- Social history intake procedures
- Admitting processes
- Domestic Violence Intervention
- Critical Thinking
- Referral Coordination
- Crisis Intervention
- Intervention Planning
- Individual Counseling
- Support Group Organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Worker Supervision
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Patient support
- Task Prioritization
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Communication
- Training and Teaching
- Originality and Creativity
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Written Communication
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Baptist Hospital Social Work Department
03.1992 - 06.2024
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Florida International University
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