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.
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.
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.
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.