Carol Martin
Summary
Accomplished Medical Social Worker with a proven track record at Kaiser Foundation Hospital, adept in psychosocial assessment and interdisciplinary coordination. Excelled in developing comprehensive treatment plans, enhancing patient care through effective case management, and fostering community partnerships. Skilled in both empathetic family support and rigorous clinical documentation, consistently achieving improved patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker III
The Permanente Medical Group
01.2005 - Current
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Prepared all required treatment records and reports.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
Medical Social Worker
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
08.1999 - 01.2005
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Prepared all required treatment records and reports.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.1996
Skills
- Visiting patient homes
- Social history intake procedures
- Assessing needs
- Admitting processes
- Networking with staff
- Managing records
- Group Therapy
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Family Counseling
- Grief support
- Family Support
- Hospice Care
- Psychosocial assessment
- Palliative Care
- Follow-up care
- Goal Setting
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Timeline
Medical Social Worker III
The Permanente Medical Group
01.2005 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
08.1999 - 01.2005
Master of Science - Social Work
California State University Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University Sacramento
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