DeRhonda Haynes
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Skilled professional with a Master of Social Work and over 14 years of experience in Hospice Care looking to secure a position that will enable me to utilize my analytical, interpersonal, and professional skills in conducting psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, and advocacy services. Excel in discharge planning with documented success designing plans of hospice care that fosters the personal worth, spiritual well-being, and human dignity of each patient through their end-of-life journey.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
County Of Sacramento, Department Of Human Assistance
Sacramento , CA
2023.04 - Current
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, and training.
- Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
- Provided supportive counseling services for victims of abuse or neglect.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
- Assisted individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
- Engaged with schools and other educational institutions on behalf of students who are struggling academically or socially due to life circumstances.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.
- Advised families regarding guardianship arrangements when appropriate.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar issues or experiences.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Educated clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
Medical Social Worker
Vistas Healthcare
Sacramento
2020.09 - 2023.09
- Responsible for the patient/family caseload that includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating phases of the hospice process; including scheduling visits to reflect patient care needs to maintain continuity of the plan of care; and advocate for the patient and family
- Develop and implement a comprehensive interdisciplinary case management plan of care which includes patient/caregiver preferences
- Facilitate advanced illness and/or end of life discussion with patient/family members to assist with choice of hospice or palliative care, respectful to their right to autonomy and dignity.
Medical Social Worker
Gentiva Hospice
Pleasanton
2013.04 - 2020.08
- Primary responsibility for the patient/family caseload that includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating phases of the hospice process; including scheduling visits to reflect patient care needs to maintain continuity of the plan of care; and advocate for the patient and family
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive interdisciplinary case management plan of care which includes patient/caregiver preferences
- Facilitated advanced illness and/or end of life discussion with patient/family members to assist with choice of hospice or palliative care, respectful to their right to autonomy and dignity
- Established a plan of regular contact with each patient to review progress and access the potential for additional services
- Obtained data on physical, psycho/social, emotional, and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data into the plan of care
- Provided phone triage and support to patients/families as needed and requested
- Attended weekly case conferences and actively participate in IDT discussion of patient needs and care planning
- Maintained up to date patient records to ensure plans, actions, and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Participated in quality management/improvement activities: clinical record review, occurrence reporting, focused studies, process and outcome measurement, peer review, continuous quality improvement projects
- Trained and mentor newly hired social workers to include orientation, policy, standards, and process review
- On-call rotation to deal with admissions, deaths, and crisis management.
Medical Social Worker
Aseracare Hospice
Concord
2009.10 - 2013.04
- Provided wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families
- Regularly assessed the patient and family psychosocial needs; pre-bereavement / anticipatory grief
- Coordinated social work services, collaborated, and communicated with other members of the inter/multi disciplinary team to assure an appropriate and smooth flow of care/services for patient through the care continuum
- Performed interdisciplinary rounds regarding discharge planning and ongoing evaluation of documentation of plan
- Interfaced with a wide variety of professionals: including physicians, nurses, care managers, pharmacy, developmental specialists, and psychologists
- Maintained confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information
- Participated in on-going training and educational activities related to medical and behavioral health topics.
MSW Intern
Mount Diablo Unified School District
Concord
2008.08 - 2009.06
- Provided individual psychotherapy and crisis intervention to students
- Wrote interview summaries, needs assessments, treatment plans, and maintained case activity notes
- Developed plan of intervention based on assessment and addressed the physical and psychological problems
- Participated in staff development programs, department related conferences and administrative meetings
- Provided consultation services for faculty, staff and other clinicians regarding student related programs and services, as requested
- Contacted community resources and determined appropriate referrals for services
- Conducted field work to assess the effectiveness and success of referrals.
MSW Intern
Lavender Seniors of the East Bay
San Leandro
2007.08 - 2008.07
- Provided a full range of clinical services to include assessment of LGBT seniors with medical or cognitive impairments
- Individual counseling sessions to address issues that included but not limited to care and activities of daily living, environmental, physical, sexual, and emotional maltreatment
- Provided information and referrals to appropriate community resources and agencies
- Participated in research for Aging in Place project
- Completed data collection and tabulation of statistical information as directed
- Ensured that all activities were documented and conducted in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
- Possessed awareness and acceptance of various lifestyles without imposing personal values on the patient/family unit.
Education
Master of Social Work - Community Mental Health Services
California State University, Eastbay
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Oregon State University
Skills
- Providing Clinical Social Work Services
- Case Planning/Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Community Patient Relations
- Hospice Philosophy
- Terminal Illness
- Medical Social Work Regulations
- Medical Social Work Standards
- Patient Needs Assessment & Response
- Medicare | Medicaid | Medi-Cal
- Group Therapy
- Patient & Family Advocacy
- Bereavement | Grief Counseling
- Discharge Planning | End of Life
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cultural Competency
- Self-Help & Emotional Support
- Health Education
- Multi-Tasking
- Interagency Partnerships & Referrals
Certification
Board of Behavioral Sciences, ASW65332, Clinical Social Work
Personal Information
Title: Social Worker | Medical | Hospice
References
Professional Reference Available Upon Request
Training
- National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter
- NASW, On-line Continuing Education Courses
- CPR Certification
- Golden Key Honor Society
- Cultural Diversity
- Professional Assault Crisis Training
- Valid Driver’s License
- Current Automobile Insurance
- Computer Proficiency - Windows Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Timeline
Social Worker
County Of Sacramento, Department Of Human Assistance
2023.04 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Vistas Healthcare
2020.09 - 2023.09
Medical Social Worker
Gentiva Hospice
2013.04 - 2020.08
Medical Social Worker
Aseracare Hospice
2009.10 - 2013.04
MSW Intern
Mount Diablo Unified School District
2008.08 - 2009.06
MSW Intern
Lavender Seniors of the East Bay
2007.08 - 2008.07
Master of Social Work - Community Mental Health Services
California State University, Eastbay
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Oregon State University
Board of Behavioral Sciences, ASW65332, Clinical Social Work
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