Brendeen Spencer
IVINS,Utah
Summary
Dedicated and caring social work professional with a good understanding of evidence-based practices. I bring 36 years of community-building experience, including community support, therapeutic clinical knowledge, and supervision. Team-driven, well-organized, and resourceful with a demonstrated work ethic and good verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Home Health Care Team
IVINS, Utah
08.2023 - Current
- Performed crisis intervention when needed to help stabilize patients in distressful situations.
- Consulted with community agencies regarding resources available for clients' needs.
- Conducted assessments of clients to determine diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients.
Medical Social Worker
Intermountain Hospital
St George, UT, Utah
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided psychosocial assessments, counseling and interventions to patients with chronic or acute illnesses.
- Assisted in the coordination of services for patients including referrals to appropriate agencies and organizations.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, health insurance options, and financial assistance programs.
- Attended educational seminars to stay abreast of current trends in social work practice within a medical setting.
- Advised physicians regarding ethical decisions related to end-of-life care planning.
- Assessed family dynamics when making recommendations regarding discharge planning or other medical decisions.
- Coordinated long-term follow up care for discharged patients ensuring continuity of care after leaving facility.
- Provided education on advance directives such as living wills for those nearing end-of-life stages.
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
Social Work Supervisor
Heads Up Guidance and Wellness
Las Vegas, NV
05.2016 - 02.2020
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to junior social workers in order to advance their skills and knowledge.
- Conducted performance reviews of social work staff to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored caseloads of assigned staff to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Facilitated team meetings between social work staff members in order to promote collaboration and problem-solving strategies.
- Participated in training sessions related to current trends or advancements in the field of social work.
- Implemented strategies for managing difficult cases including those involving ethical dilemmas or legal issues.
- Performed ongoing monitoring of care plans to evaluate effectiveness, documenting interventions and goal achievements and suggesting changes accordingly.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY06.2002
Master of Science - Social Work
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY05.1996
Skills
- Coordinating Care
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Updating Treatment Plans
- Intervention Strategies
- Strengths-Based Practices
- Client's Rights
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Dual Diagnosis Experience
- Treatment Planning
- Support group facilitation
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-informed care
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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friday
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sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
Life is a series of comma's not periods.
Matthew McConaughey
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Home Health Care Team
08.2023 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Intermountain Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2023
Social Work Supervisor
Heads Up Guidance and Wellness
05.2016 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Louisville
Master of Science - Social Work
Northern Kentucky University
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