Barbara Gareau
Olmsted Township,USA
Summary
Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision designation looking to transition into a leadership role to further challenge my skill set, while elevating a team of social workers to work and develop their skill set to be able to provide the best care for our pediatric patients and their families in the Cleveland Clinic system.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
LISW- S
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
02.1997 - Current
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and facilitated community referrals for obstetric, antepartum, and neonatal intensive care units.
- Developed and implemented a parent group at Fairview to enhance support systems.
- Led NICU teams in standardizing practices across three Cleveland Clinic sites.
- Managed hiring, onboarding, and monthly meetings for NICU social workers to ensure effective operations.
- Created a supervision group for Children's Institute social workers to work towards achieving their independent licensure requirements.
- Implemented a standardized psychosocial assessment for initial evaluations by Children's Institute social workers.
- Added data points within the new psychosocial assessment to improve assessment accuracy and monitor clinical work and patient needs.
- Supported transition processes for NICU patients and parents into NICU follow-up clinics.
LISW
Achievement Centers for Children
Cleveland, Ohio
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsibilities Included: Service coordination for families coming into the agency for therapy services, as well as in their home! Monthly home visits for families to assist them with accessing appropriate community programs to help them succeed.
LISW
Renaissance Health Center
09.2000 - 09.2001
- Assisting with the admission and discharge process;
- Attending plan of care meetings every week with other team members, the resident and resident's family;
- Completing weekly documentation which included MDS forms, care for families or the residents as needed related to grief, adjustment or other issues.
LSW, MSW
Providence Hospital
07.1995 - 02.1997
- Patient assessment, documentation, and referral in the hemodialysis, med/surg, and intensive care units as well as in the emergency room.
Education
Master's of Social Work -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio06.1995
B.A., magna cum laude - Social Work
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio08.1993
Skills
- Psychosocial assessment
- Community referrals
- Service coordination
- Policy implementation
- Team leadership
- Case management
Hobbies and Interests
- Enjoy working with children at school and church based programs
- Music
- Camping
References
Available upon request
Professional Organizations/Certifications
- National Association of Social Workers, 1991 - Present
- Naitional Association of Perinatal Social Workers 2022- Present
- Adoption Assessor - not currently active
- Case Management Certification- not currently active
Timeline
LISW
Achievement Centers for Children
09.2020 - 09.2021
LISW
Renaissance Health Center
09.2000 - 09.2001
LISW- S
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
02.1997 - Current
LSW, MSW
Providence Hospital
07.1995 - 02.1997
Master's of Social Work -
The Ohio State University
B.A., magna cum laude - Social Work
Cleveland State University
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