Cassidy Blackwood
Detroit,MI
Summary
Counseling professional with strong foundation in mental health support and client advocacy. Successfully implemented individualized treatment plans, leading to significant improvements in client well-being. Highly collaborative team player, known for adaptability and results-driven approach. Proficient in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HMSA Gambling Counselor
Health Management Systems of America
10.2024 - Current
- Perform evaluation and assessment to include short term counseling and problem resolution for individuals who present gambling behavior problems.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self sufficiency.
- Maintain accurate case records in compliance with occupational and mental health standards.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
Social Worker LLMSW
The Behavioral Center of Michigan
03.2023 - Current
- Perform social service admissions including the development of comprehensive social history and psychosocial assessments
- Participates in individualized patient care plans involving patients and their families in care planning
- Plan discharges and transfer to ensure appropriateness and continuity of care
- Implementing care coordination with outpatient providers and community resources through initiating referrals and completing mandatory documentation within timelines established by applicable regulations
- Scribed daily progress and discharge dictation notes for company’s psychiatrist including monitoring and evaluating patients progress on unit
CDR/EAP Counselor LLMSW
Health Management Systems of America
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Provide confidential assessments, professional brief solution-focused counseling and/or insurance referrals within a short-term problem resolution for UAW-Ford Motor Company hourly employees
- Process and approve treatment authorization requests and claims for various levels of treatment on behalf of UAW-Ford Motor Company employees with BCBS insurance coverage
- Provide on-call support for Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) to include communicating with UAW-Ford Motor Company employees and providing intervention strategies to help maintain a safe workplace for all employees
- Participate in UAW-Ford Motor Company sponsored health fairs to raise awareness among employees about valuable resources available through their employee assistance program (EAP) benefits
Case Manager LLMSW
Henry Ford Health
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided psychosocial assessments and services to hospital patients and their families
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to establish, review, and revise each patient’s plan of care.
- Assisted with providing education and consulting families with community and state resources in addition to collaborating to develop a discharge plan through facilitating and monitoring its implementation
- Advocate to patient and families with coping with psychosocial needs, diagnosis, and treatment options to ensure a safe and secure discharge plan
Hospice Social Worker LLMSW
The Medical Team – Hospice
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Navigate planning for end of life care including advocating and educating families on patient rights, ethical and legal issues such as advance directives, end of life decisions, guardianship, etc.
- Assess and provide psychosocial support to patients and families with bereavement and anticipatory grief support needs
- Assist families with utilizing community resources including the application processes of Medicaid & MI Choice Waiver Program
Hospice Social Worker
John Knox Village – Hospice
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Navigate planning for end of life care including advocating and educating families on patient rights, ethical and legal issues such as advance directives, end of life decisions, guardianship, etc.
- Provide education on hospice and palliative care with patients and families
- Assess and provide compassionate care and support to patients and families with bereavement and anticipatory grief support needs and with grieving process
- Collaborate with providers, nursing and patient care staff, and grief counselor through interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss coordination of care across all patients
Education
Masters - Social Work
University of Missouri Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05.2021
Bachelor’s - Social Work
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI08.2018
Skills
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Counseling
- Mental health support
- HIPAA
- Crisis intervention techniques
Certification
Masters Social Worker Limited License – State of Michigan
Timeline
HMSA Gambling Counselor
Health Management Systems of America
10.2024 - Current
CDR/EAP Counselor LLMSW
Health Management Systems of America
03.2024 - 09.2024
Case Manager LLMSW
Henry Ford Health
09.2023 - 02.2024
Social Worker LLMSW
The Behavioral Center of Michigan
03.2023 - Current
Hospice Social Worker LLMSW
The Medical Team – Hospice
08.2022 - 03.2023
Hospice Social Worker
John Knox Village – Hospice
07.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor’s - Social Work
Eastern Michigan University
Masters - Social Work
University of Missouri Kansas City
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