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Beth Lucia

Clementon,NJ

Summary

Seeking part time position as am recently retired. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker

Jefferson Health
09.2005 - 12.2023
    • Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
    • Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
    • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
    • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
    • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
    • Supervised interns or junior staff members, providing direction on best practices in social work and contributing to their professional growth as practitioners.
    • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
    • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
    • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
    • Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
    • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
    • The past 4 years worked within the Behavioral health department doing utilization review. Precerted patients for treatment with insurance company and also did concurrent reviews as well.

Social Worker

St. Barnabas Behavioral Health
07.2003 - 09.2005
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
  • Supervised interns or junior staff members, providing direction on best practices in social work and contributing to their professional growth as practitioners.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

Temple University
Philadelphia, Pa
05.1994

Master of Arts - Political Science

Rutgers University
Camden, NJ
05.1978

Skills

    • Cultural Competency
    • Attention to Detail
    • Ethical decision-making
      • Compassionate
      • Problem-solving
      • Time management

Timeline

Social Worker

Jefferson Health
09.2005 - 12.2023

Social Worker

St. Barnabas Behavioral Health
07.2003 - 09.2005

Master of Arts - Social Work

Temple University

Master of Arts - Political Science

Rutgers University

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