Cherie McGinley, LSW
Centennial,CO
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with 8+ years of experience helping to improve the living situation of seniors and their families by analyzing the environment, relationships, their health needs, systems and policies that impact their lives. Collaborative and analytical with proven ability to build strategic partnerships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Social Worker
Health One Medical Center Of Aurora
06.2022 - Current
- Lead daily women, adolescent intensive outpatient and psychiatric inpatient adult and senior groups, teaching concepts, skills and applications of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed therapy and life skills.
- Counsel patients to help them understand and overcome personal social and behavioral problems.
- Develop and review treatment plans with interdisciplinary team and patients daily.
- Encourage patients to get involved in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
- Assess psychosocial needs for patients admitted to inpatient geropsychiatric unit managing up to 32 patients to satisfy diverse needs.
- Work in collaboration with patients, families and a variety of living facilities for safe hospital discharges.
Health Care Social Worker
InnovAge
01.2017 - 04.2023
- Partner with healthcare teams to address care plan management, development, and implementation of care.
- Managed caseload of 75+ participants in InnovAge Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE).
- Conducted timely psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to include level of care for facility placements.
- Actively participated with healthcare teams for successful hospital discharges and continuity of care.
- Acted as a liaison between participants, service providers, and community resources.
- Coordinated and advocated care of participants with complex needs.
- Facilitated, mediated, and documented family care conferences and monthly partnership meetings.
- Provided support in emergencies and crises.
Ongoing Case Manager
Colorado Access
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with individuals on the Elderly, Blind Disabled (EBD) waiver and providers to develop care plans.
- Conducted timely functional assessment for individuals to maintain eligibility for Medicaid Long-Term Care.
- Evaluated which services offered on EBD Medicaid waiver met the needs of individuals.
- Effectively provided ongoing case management for a caseload of 130+.
- Prepared and maintained accurate timely completion of documentation as regulated by the state.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided assessments and made recommendations to court.
- Validated and substantiated admissibility of evidence, perpetuating integrity during court hearings.
- Made weekly visits to assigned child and their care provider.
- Testified in court and provided voice for severely abused and neglected children.
Education
Master of Social Work
University of Denver
Denver, CO06.2016
Bachelor of Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO06.2003
Skills
- Excellent rapport-building with individuals in heightened emotional states
- Consistent ability to remain impartial when interacting with clients and their families
- Diligence in observation, note-taking and record-keeping for all client interactions
- Strong skills in Case/Crisis Management
- Collaboration with community agencies
- Cultural Awareness
- Psychosocial assessments and treatment plans
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Reliable, flexible and committed to provide the best care possible for those in need
Timeline
Behavioral Health Social Worker
Health One Medical Center Of Aurora
06.2022 - Current
Health Care Social Worker
InnovAge
01.2017 - 04.2023
Ongoing Case Manager
Colorado Access
09.2015 - 12.2016
Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA
05.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Social Work
University of Denver
Bachelor of Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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