CASSANDRA FLICKER
Summary
Versatile and proactive Social Worker with over 10 years of experience interfacing with community liaisons, assessing and supporting individual and family needs, and monitoring conditions of clients to coordinate care. Dedicated to providing assistance to individuals and families in need. Proficient in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Universal Health Services, Inc
Murrieta, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Specialize in Maternal Child Health Social Work addressing and assessing needs of mothers and families including needs of infants in NICU.
- Managed all Social Work needs in 120-bed acute setting.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Provide training to incoming staff and develop materials to assist in training process.
- Participate in ongoing training opportunities to maintain professional development.
Medical Social Worker
Palomar Medical Center
Escondido, CA
05.2018 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Managed discharge and Social Work needs for 107-bed Poway location and 30-60 patients daily.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Specialized in Maternal Child Health Social Work addressing and assessing needs of mothers and families including needs of infants in NICU.
- Provide training to incoming staff.
- Participate in ongoing trainings to maintain professional development.
Senior Social Worker, Program
Orange County Social Service Agency
Orange, CA
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Managed approximately 25 cases.
- Develop and maintained regular contact and working relationships with children and families by calling and conducting home visits.
- Assess psychosocial needs of children and families and provide services for their individualized case plans.
- Monitor progress in case plans and assure Department's compliance with Court orders by maintaining regular contact with community agencies.
- Complete Court reports and testify in Court as needed.
Children's Social Worker II
Department Of Children And Family Services
Torrance, CA
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Duties as noted in Orange County Social Service Agency.
- Managed approximately 40 cases.
MSW Intern
Olive Crest
Torrance, CA
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Provided therapy under the supervision of an LCSW to help guide treatment planning.
- Participated in a wrap-around team as a Child and Family Specialist
- Completed psychosocial assessments, intakes, and maintained progress notes.
- Developed a resource guide as well as put together a proposal for a new program.
- Assisted in program evaluation.
Emergency Services Assistant and Intern
OPCC Daybreak Day Center
Santa Monica, CA
07.2009 - 01.2011
- Provided emergency services to chronically homeless individuals.
- Managed up to 3 volunteers per day.
- Assisted as a Dual Diagnosis case manager.
- Maintained logs and documentation.
AmeriCorps Member
AmeriCorps Restoring Youth and Communities
Watts, CA
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Assisted parolees in re-entry in the community.
- Developed community resources and recruited community organizations.
- Engage in one-on-one coaching and facilitated two groups per week.
- Recruited volunteers and community partners.
- Planned and organizing a minimum of two community service projects per month.
Education
Master's of Social Work - Families and Children
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2012
B.A. - Sociology, Social Welfare
California State University
Northridge12.2009
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Best Practices and Standards
- Coordinating Services
- Training and Teaching
- Maintaining Resources
Additional Information
- MISCELLANEOUS, CalSWEC Recipient (USC) Co-Chair, International Social Work Caucus (2011)Sociology Honor Society (CSUN)
Affiliations
- Member of National Association of Perinatal Social Workers (NAPSW)
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Universal Health Services, Inc
01.2021 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Palomar Medical Center
05.2018 - Current
Senior Social Worker, Program
Orange County Social Service Agency
01.2015 - 05.2018
Children's Social Worker II
Department Of Children And Family Services
08.2013 - 01.2015
MSW Intern
Olive Crest
09.2010 - 05.2011
AmeriCorps Member
AmeriCorps Restoring Youth and Communities
01.2010 - 08.2010
Emergency Services Assistant and Intern
OPCC Daybreak Day Center
07.2009 - 01.2011
Master's of Social Work - Families and Children
University of Southern California
B.A. - Sociology, Social Welfare
California State University