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Jennifer Smith

Ceres

Summary


Compassionate Medical Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Social Worker

Hospice Of San Joaquin
08.2022 - Current
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
  • Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
  • Supported ethical decision-making processes among healthcare teams by providing guidance on complex cases involving end-of-life care or medical ethics dilemmas.
  • Promoted effective communication between patients, families, and medical staff through skilled mediation techniques during challenging conversations.

PAR Researcher

California State University Stanislaus
08.2019 - 08.2022
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
  • Presented research findings at national and international conferences, raising the profile of the institution.
  • Applied ethical considerations throughout all stages of the research process, safeguarding participant welfare and data integrity.
  • Achieved significant breakthroughs in research findings, publishing results in top-tier academic journals.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
07-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
05-2020

Associate of Science - Social Work

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
05-2017

Skills

  • Grief support
  • Clinical documentation
  • Self-harm prevention
  • Depression treatment
  • Family support
  • Educating families
  • Critical thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Intervention planning
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Trauma-informed care

Certification

Computerized Accounting Certificate

Timeline

Medical Social Worker

Hospice Of San Joaquin
08.2022 - Current

PAR Researcher

California State University Stanislaus
08.2019 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Social Work

California State University, Stanislaus

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University, Stanislaus

Associate of Science - Social Work

Fresno City College

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