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Clare Scrimgeour, MSW, LICSW

Spokane ,WA

Summary

Licensed Master Social Worker with 20 years of experience providing compassionate and patient-centered care to individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. I have experience in serving diverse populations, including youth, older adult, individuals with developmental disabilities, and those experiencing substance use disorders. I have a strong back ground in interagency collaboration, crisis intervention, risk assessment, treatment planning, and connecting patients to essential community resources.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker

Deaconess Multi Care
Spokane, WA
05.2019 - Current

I currently serve as a social worker in a hospital emergency department, conducting comprehensive risk assessments and developing discharge plans for patients presenting with behavioral health, substance use, and psychiatric concerns. Collaborate with patients, families, interdisciplinary hospital teams, and community providers to ensure coordinated care, appropriate referrals, and safe discharge planning. Additionally, provide virtual telehealth assessments for patients at a freestanding emergency department to facilitate timely behavioral health intervention and disposition planning.

Designated Crisis Responder

Frontier Behavioral Health
Spokane, WA
01.2011 - 05.2019

Provide crisis intervention and clinical evaluation in accordance with the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA). Conduct face-to-face assessments, crisis resolution, and stabilization services for individuals who are experiencing acute emotional distress and are at potential risk to themselves, others or are gravely disabled. Facilitate appropriate referrals to community resources. Collaborate with family members and community partners to enhance recovery and positive outcomes. Supervise social work interns and assist with the training of crisis response staff who are in the process of designation.

Discharge Planner Crisis Triage Services.

Frontier Behavioral Health
Spokane, WA
07.2007 - 01.2011

Delivered intake assessments and coordinated discharge planning at a 24-hour adult crisis stabilization unit, serving individuals experiencing emotional crises. Provided oversight to clinical staff and worked to maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu. Managed referrals and triaged cases based on clinical acuity, and assessed for higher levels of care. Conducted risk assessments for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and grave disability. Collaborated closely with community providers and family members to ensure appropriate aftercare planning and support post-discharge.

Social Work Intern in Quality Improvement

Eastern State Hospital
Medical Lake, WA
08.2006 - 06.2008
Worked as an intern to provide training and education to staff at our local state hospital. Provided training on motivational interviewing and implementation of the recovery model. Participated in family education work shops for family members with loved ones who are experiencing mental disorders. Held weekly group for patients nearing discharge. Worked with WIMIRT (Washington Institute for Mental Illness Research and Training) and completed a project researching the effectiveness of motivational interviewing on reducing hospital recidivism and decreasing the use of seclusion and restraint

Education

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

State of Washington LW 61530427
01-2025

Masters of Social Work - Social Work

Eastern Washington University
01-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Gonzaga University
2004

Skills

  • Risk assessment and safety planning
  • Community and agency partnership and collaboration
  • Psychoeducation
  • Providing family and patient centered care
  • Bio psycho social assessments
  • Extensive knowledge of Community resources
  • Community outreach
  • Wide range of therapeutic techniques with an emphasis on motivational interviewing
  • De-escalation skills
  • Ability to multi task and excellent time management
  • Thorough documentation and reporting

Timeline

Social Worker

Deaconess Multi Care
05.2019 - Current

Designated Crisis Responder

Frontier Behavioral Health
01.2011 - 05.2019

Discharge Planner Crisis Triage Services.

Frontier Behavioral Health
07.2007 - 01.2011

Social Work Intern in Quality Improvement

Eastern State Hospital
08.2006 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Gonzaga University

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

State of Washington LW 61530427

Masters of Social Work - Social Work

Eastern Washington University
Clare Scrimgeour, MSW, LICSW