Beth Goodman
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced and proactive social work professional with a strong background in providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing tailored intervention plans to address specific needs. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving impactful outcomes, while remaining adaptable to evolving circumstances. Brings a positive attitude and unwavering commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker, Ambulatory Care Center
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY
05.2018 - Current
- Outpatient social worker covering Orthopedic Ambulatory Care Center, Pediatrics, Center for Brachial Plexus and Traumatic Nerve Injury.
- Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments for patients in HSS's orthopedic Ambulatory Care Center.
- Provide support to patients, caregivers and families.
- Assess high-risk issues (mental health, suicidal ideation, medical adherence, substance use, domestic violence/elder mistreatment, etc.) and barriers to care (health literacy, benefits, insurance, transportation, etc.) and intervene accordingly.
- Educate patients and families on the impact of orthopedic conditions on emotional well-being, provide emotional support, clarify treatment options, and refer to specialized support programs and community resources.
- Assist with accessing government programs, mental health services, support groups, transportation, home care, and navigating the healthcare system.
- Assist with coping with a new diagnosis, understanding treatment options, addressing emotional, psychological and family concerns related to the patients condition.
- Advocate for patients and their families to ensure they are safe, secure, comfortable and well informed on the nature of the diagnosis and recovery steps.
- Document in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in performance improvement and staff development initiatives.
Covering Social Worker, Ambulatory Care Center
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Provide medical and maternity coverage for the Rheumatology and Orthopedic Ambulatory Care Center, adults and geriatric population.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments through direct patient outreach or referral from interdisciplinary team.
- Assess high-risk issues and intervene accordingly.
- Provide intervention, case management and referral to community based organizations (mental health, senior/community centers, meals on wheels, transportation, etc).
- Counsel and provide health information on rheumatologic and orthopedic conditions.
- Document in the electronic medical record.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Referral to disease specific support and education programs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (MD, RN, and Patient Access team) on complex patient needs to insure coordination of patient care.
- Utilize hospital and telephonic interpretation services.
- Participate in departmental staff development and Hospital-wide initiatives.
Volunteer, VOICES 60 + Senior Advocacy Program
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Conduct outreach to older adult patients in the Hospital's Rheumatology Ambulatory Care Center.
- Screen patients for high-risk issues (mental health, elder abuse, safety, and medical adherence) and refer to social worker for further intervention.
- Educate patients to better understand their illness and treatment options, utilizing evidence based health literacy tools.
- Research and connect patients to community resources and services (support and recreation programs, home care, transportation resources, mental health care, etc.).
- Educate patients on insurance and benefits (Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, etc.).
- Document and track patient contacts.
- Participate in training and workshops and program events.
Producer
CBS NEWS
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Assist Senior Analyst Jeff Greenfield
- Prepare research for election coverage
- Conduct on-camera interviews
- Fact checking of scripts and other materials
- Assist in editing of news segments
Producer
CNN
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Organize and manage Senior Analyst Jeff Greenfield's schedule
- Prepare research for daily news segments, debates and election
- Prepare research materials
- Conducting on-camera interviews
- Book guests, fact checking of scripts and other materials and assist in editing of news segments
Clinical Social Worker, Court Psychological Clinic
Oakland County Probate Court
Pontiac, MI
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Conduct bio-psychosocial evaluations and clinical interviews to assist the court in determining child custody cases
- Utilized the DSM to determine diagnosis
- Recommend therapeutic resources and interventions
Researcher
ABC News
New York, NY
08.1994 - 09.1998
- Assist in all aspects of production for this Emmy award winning and Producer's Guild 12-hour historical documentary series, hosted by Peter Jennings, that chronicled the events and people that shaped the 20th Century.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
Education
Thesis - American Studies
Columbia University
New York, NY05.1994
MSW - Social Work
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05.1986
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05.1982
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Social services
- Attention to detail
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Multicultural competence
- Analytical thinking
- Assessment skills
Timeline
Social Worker, Ambulatory Care Center
Hospital for Special Surgery
05.2018 - Current
Covering Social Worker, Ambulatory Care Center
Hospital for Special Surgery
05.2017 - 05.2018
Volunteer, VOICES 60 + Senior Advocacy Program
Hospital for Special Surgery
03.2015 - 05.2017
Producer
CBS NEWS
01.2008 - 01.2009
Producer
CNN
01.1998 - 01.2008
Researcher
ABC News
08.1994 - 09.1998
Clinical Social Worker, Court Psychological Clinic
Oakland County Probate Court
01.1990 - 01.1994
Thesis - American Studies
Columbia University
MSW - Social Work
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Michigan
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