Bert Solomon III, MSW
Medical/Hospice Social Worker
Cottonwood,California
Summary
Highly communicative individual with the ability to identify issues and make the best decisions regarding course of treatment. I am a disciplined social worker with expertise in data confidentiality and client education and promoting experience working with culturally diverse families. Courteous professional with 12 years of extensive knowledge of services, treatment options and issue resolution methods for diverse individuals and families. As a motivated social worker, I have a high level of integrity and a strong desire to help people resolve their challenges to assist individuals and families live to their full potential. I am a compassionate, team-oriented individual on the behalf of participates.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager/Counselor
Aegis Treatment Center, LLC
Chico, CA
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Worked directly with medical assistants, patients, and supervisors to achieve daily treatment for patients with opiate addiction.
- Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
- Completed required documentation in a timely manner.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in an outpatient setting.
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
MSW Intern/Medical Social Worker
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Redding, CA
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
- Completed psycho-social evaluations and needs assessments.
MSW Intern/Social Worker
ACES Organization
Redding, CA
10.2014 - 07.2015
- Supported patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe illness.
- Provided social work services to adolescent groups, including psycho-social assessments, individual and family therapy, case management, discharge planning and referrals.
- Communicated goals, plans and progress to parents or guardians.
- Encouraged socialization and engagement through psycho-education therapy, and social activities.
- Helped each patient understand his or her illness and the contributing personal, social and economic factors.
- Interviewed and evaluated clients, including conducting safety and risk assessments.
- Referred clients to social services agencies.
Group Facilitator/Substance Abuse Counselor/Case Manager
Tri County Residential Treatment Services
Oroville, CA
02.2006 - 05.2010
- Oversaw support groups for 48 clients suffering from drug/alcohol addiction.
- Maintained a positive environment through active listening and re-framing techniques that felt safe and inviting to all clients.
- Provided self-esteem and anger management group therapy.
- Educated patients on wellness services that could be helpful to them.
- Implemented strength-based methods, so that client's information always remained confidential.
- Educated in various types of techniques and skills, including active listening, empathize to better understand people from all walks of life and cultures.
- Prepared and led support groups for patients.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Offered expert testimony for legal consultations and court hearings.
- Evaluated and documented data in the client's problem areas.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Strategically planned methods to achieve operational goals and targets.
- Provided case management services, counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
Support Staff
Skyway House Residential Treatment Services
Chico, CA
03.2004 - 06.2005
- Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
- Assisted customers with food selection, inquiries and order customization requests.
- Worked with the management team to implement the proper division of responsibilities.
- Assisted customers promptly and politely, in person and via telephone.
Education
Masters Of Social Work
Our Lady Of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX2017
Bachelors In Human Services
University Of Phoenix
Sacramento, CA2012
Certificate In Addiction Studies
Butte Community College
Oroville, CA2005
Skills
- Confidential case documentation
- High level of autonomy
- Providing community referrals
- Goal setting
- Individual counseling
- Clinical documentation
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Culturally sensitive
Timeline
Case Manager/Counselor
Aegis Treatment Center, LLC
11.2017 - 12.2018
MSW Intern/Medical Social Worker
Shasta Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 07.2017
MSW Intern/Social Worker
ACES Organization
10.2014 - 07.2015
Group Facilitator/Substance Abuse Counselor/Case Manager
Tri County Residential Treatment Services
02.2006 - 05.2010
Support Staff
Skyway House Residential Treatment Services
03.2004 - 06.2005
Masters Of Social Work
Our Lady Of The Lake University
Bachelors In Human Services
University Of Phoenix
Certificate In Addiction Studies
Butte Community College