Adrian Bruton
Social Worker
Lacey,WA
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with extensive experience in mental health, medical, and oncology social work. Works effectively with patients and families experiencing medical crises by acting as advocate and guide throughout difficult and emotionally-draining situations. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs and resources to support disadvantaged and special-needs populations in an effort to reduce or eliminate health disparities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Oncology Social Worker
Providence Regional Cancer System
Lacey, WA
06.2016 - Current
- Responded to patient requests for resources for a variety of needs, including transportation to and from appointments, financial concerns, applying for disability, charity programs, and housing related issues
- Performed counseling free of charge to both cancer patients and their families/caregivers
- Assisted with facilitation of a support group for cancer patients and caregivers
Medical Social Worker
Providence Hospital
Mobile, AL
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Delivered social work/case management services to oncology, palliative care, and in-patient hospice patients in a hospital setting.
- Completed psycho-social evaluations and needs assessments.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of doctors, nurses, and administrators to create and implement appropriate and safe discharge plans.
Psychiatric Social Worker
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile, AL
03.2012 - 04.2014
- Facilitated educational and support groups with in-patient psychiatric patients.
- Completed psycho-social assessments upon intake
- Worked within an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists and nurses to develop safe and appropriate discharge plans and outpatient follow up needs.
- Provided emotional support and counseling services to inpatient psychiatric patients.
Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Management
Union Springs, AL
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
- Provided individual counseling to a population of mentally ill inmates within a state prison mental health unit.
- Conducted multiple educational groups on a variety of subjects including anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, and stress management.
- Worked with an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, correctional officers, and activity therapists to determine appropriate treatment plans.
Education
Doctorate of Social Work - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALMaster Of Social Work - Concentration In Children And Families
The University Of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALMaster Of Public Health - Maternal And Child Health
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBachelor Of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
The University Of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
Strong interpersonal skillsMultidisciplinary team collaborationCrisis interventionReferrals and networking
Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
Affiliations
- Member, National Association of Social Workers, 2008 to Current
- Member, National Association of Social Workers-WA Chapter Legislative Action Committee and PACE Committee, 2016 to current
- Chair, National Association of Social Workers PACE Committee, 2019- Current
- Member, Association of Oncology Social Workers, 2017 to current
Certification
Board of Oncology Social Work Certification (OSW-C), 2017 to current
Timeline
Oncology Social Worker
Providence Regional Cancer System
06.2016 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Providence Hospital
04.2014 - 05.2016
Psychiatric Social Worker
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
03.2012 - 04.2014
Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Management
01.2010 - 03.2012
Doctorate of Social Work - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Master Of Social Work - Concentration In Children And Families
The University Of Alabama
Master Of Public Health - Maternal And Child Health
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor Of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
The University Of Alabama