Betsy Livingston
Gilmanton,NH
Summary
Well-qualified social work professional adept at setting up services, working with healthcare professionals and families and giving patients continuous support through counseling. Good communicator and relationship-builder with exceptional skills in planning, resolving conflicts and solving diverse problems. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in New Hampshire.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Social Work and Spiritual Care
Lakes Region VNA
Meredith, NH
03.2022 - Current
- Provide emotional and practical support to individuals facing terminal illness.
- Conduct assessments of patient needs, goals and preferences for end-of-life care.
- Collaborate with other disciplines within the hospice team such as nurses, home health aides, chaplains or bereavement counselors.
- Provide crisis intervention when needed during times of acute distress or change in condition due to illness progression.
- Supervised, trained, evaluated, and provided guidance to subordinate staff members.
- Evaluate client records to ensure compliance with state regulations regarding documentation standards.
- Developed strategies for promoting the mission of the organization within the community.
- Managed all aspects of program budgeting including tracking expenditures against allocated funds.
- Supervisor/Field Instructor for MSW Student from West Virginia University School of Social Work 2024-25
Care Transition Liaison
Granite VNA
Concord, NH
05.2007 - 03.2022
- Coordinate the management of referral process and smooth transitions of patients to home care, hospice and hospice house from various referral sources.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicate with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Resolve conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
Emergency Department Social Worker
Lakes Region General Hospital
Laconia, NH
07.2000 - 09.2004
- Provided crisis intervention counseling to individuals receiving treatment in the ED.
- Assessed patient's needs and made discharge recommendations including home health, SNF, LTC, rehab and medical equipment referrals.
- Referred patients to various financial and community resources.
- Coordinated substance abuse and psychiatric treatment placements.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY05-1997
Skills
- Conducting assessments
- Team collaborating
- Gathering referrals
- Coordinating services
Certification
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker #1266 NH 2005-Present
- Palliative and End of Life Care Certification Smith School of Social Work 2024-25
Timeline
Director of Social Work and Spiritual Care
Lakes Region VNA
03.2022 - Current
Care Transition Liaison
Granite VNA
05.2007 - 03.2022
Emergency Department Social Worker
Lakes Region General Hospital
07.2000 - 09.2004
Master of Science - Social Work
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
SUNY Brockport
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