Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Cheryl Speers, LSW, ACM

Perry,OH

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Case Manager

Select Medical - Cleveland Clinic Rehab Hospital
2017.10 - Current
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple chronic conditions, resulting in improved quality of life for patients.
  • Advocated for patients'' needs within the healthcare system, securing necessary resources and accommodations for optimal recovery experiences.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.

Case Manager

Cleveland Clinic - Euclid Hospital
2008.01 - 2017.10
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.

Behavioral Medicine Intake

Cleveland Clinic - Huron Hospital
2007.01 - 2008.01
  • Worked with clinical and operations teams to facilitate client placement and obtain appropriate psychiatric services for patients.

Crisis Intervention Specialist

Frontline Service
1997.08 - 2021.01
  • Provided emotional support to clients, enabling them to better cope with challenging situations.
  • Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
  • Conversed with individuals in crisis which called hotline for assistance.
  • Supported families in understanding their loved ones'' needs during times of crisis, promoting better engagement in the healing process.

Behavioral Health Case Manager

Community Counseling Center
1992.06 - 1997.08
  • Connected patients to community resources, increasing support networks and promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized behavioral health treatment plans.

Education

J.D. -

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
2000

Bachelor of Science -

Miami University
Oxford, OH
1992

Skills

  • Compassionate communication
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Client and Family Interviews
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Discharge Planning
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Family Support
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Crisis Intervention
  • EMR / Epic

Certification

  • Licensed Social Worker - [Timeframe]
  • Accredited Case Manager [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Case Manager

Select Medical - Cleveland Clinic Rehab Hospital
2017.10 - Current

Case Manager

Cleveland Clinic - Euclid Hospital
2008.01 - 2017.10

Behavioral Medicine Intake

Cleveland Clinic - Huron Hospital
2007.01 - 2008.01

Crisis Intervention Specialist

Frontline Service
1997.08 - 2021.01

Behavioral Health Case Manager

Community Counseling Center
1992.06 - 1997.08

J.D. -

Cleveland State University

Bachelor of Science -

Miami University
  • Licensed Social Worker - [Timeframe]
  • Accredited Case Manager [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Cheryl Speers, LSW, ACM