BIANCA GOODMAN
Ewing
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Social Worker (NJ) with a Master of Social Work and years of experience delivering social services. Expertise in biopsychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in advocating for individuals with disabilities to secure access to medical care, behavioral health services, and long-term supports.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Visitation Clinician
Confidential Social Services Organization
12.2025 - Current
- Assess family dynamics and provide real-time clinical interventions to promote safe, healthy interactions
- Collaborate with case workers, therapists, and legal stakeholders to support treatment and permanency planning
- Facilitate supervised therapeutic visits between children and families to support reunification goals
- Document visit progress, behavioral observations, and compliance with court or case plan requirements
- Implement de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when needed
- Provided coaching and psychoeducation to caregivers to strengthen parenting skills
Social Science Specialist (Crisis Responder)
Veterans' Health Administration
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Implemented suicide prevention strategies and coordinated emergency behavioral health interventions to ensure immediate support for at-risk veterans.
- Provided stabilization support and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to mitigate risks and enhance safety for veterans in crisis.
- Conducted crisis assessments to determine emotional, psychological, and functional stability of veterans, addressing needs of those with serious mental illness and disabilities.
- Connect veterans with outpatient mental health services, housing supports, substance use treatment, and disability related resources.
- New Jersey
Certified Community Health Worker/Community Health Partner
Trinity Health-Mercy Accountable Care-Mercy Senior Care
Philadelphia
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Guided elderly individuals and those with chronic health conditions in navigating healthcare and social service systems to enhance access to necessary resources.
- Developed care plans addressing social determinants of health, including housing instability, food insecurity, mobility challenges, and access to medical equipment.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care planning meetings for high-risk patients with complex medical and cognitive conditions.
- Secured community-based supports for individuals, fostering greater independence and improved quality of life.
- Conducted outreach and education to vulnerable populations to reduce healthcare disparities.
- Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
- Executed targeted outreach activities to specific demographics, increasing awareness and engagement in health initiatives.
- Philadelphia, PA
Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) Case Worker
PHMC (Wadsworth)
Philadelphia
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments for children and families, identifying needs related to developmental delays, behavioral health diagnoses, and trauma histories to inform tailored intervention strategies.
- Coordinated therapeutic services, educational supports, and behavioral interventions to enhance stability and support for children in placement.
- Collaborated with schools, courts, and service providers to ensure child safety, stability, and appropriate accommodations.
- Delivered crisis intervention and case management services to strengthen family functioning and promote child well-being.
- Philadelphia, PA
Discharge Planner
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
Trenton
08.2022 - 12.2025
- Advocate for patients navigating Medicaid, insurance authorizations, and community resource systems.
- Develop individualized discharge plans addressing mobility limitations, home safety, durable medical equipment, home health services, rehabilitation, and community-based supports.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and families to ensure continuity of care for patients requiring long-term services and support.
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify medical, behavioral health, cognitive, and functional needs affecting effective discharge planning.
- Coordinated care for individuals with chronic illnesses, physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, and co-occurring behavioral health conditions, ensuring tailored support during transitions.
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations and accreditation standards related to discharge planning activities within the organization.
- Educated and supported families caring for individuals with complex medical and functional needs, enhancing their ability to manage care at home.
- Trenton, New Jersey
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota02-2025
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA01-2021
Minor - Psychology
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA01-2021
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Care coordination
- Case management
- Person-centered planning
- Disability and behavioral health support
- Medicaid and community resource linkage
- Cultural competency
- Community outreach
- Program development
- Training and education
- Documentation and regulatory compliance
- HIPAA compliance
- Healthcare management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
- Organizational skills
Certification
- NJ Case Management Certification
- Trauma-Informed Care Certification
- Licensed Social Worker, Board of Social Work Examiners, 06/2025
Timeline
Therapeutic Visitation Clinician
Confidential Social Services Organization
12.2025 - Current
Discharge Planner
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2025
Social Science Specialist (Crisis Responder)
Veterans' Health Administration
02.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Community Health Worker/Community Health Partner
Trinity Health-Mercy Accountable Care-Mercy Senior Care
01.2018 - 02.2022
Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) Case Worker
PHMC (Wadsworth)
06.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
La Salle University
Minor - Psychology
La Salle University