Diamon C Woods
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Desert Valley Hospice
07.2022 - Current
- Key Results:
- Executed psychological assessments on demand and ensured proper record-keeping.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess in implementing and maintaining services and/or programs
- Carried out on-site inspections and quality assurance visits to clients' homes to confirm satisfaction with provided services.
- Visited and arranged local meetings with potential referral sources to foster new business relationships.
Director of Social Services
American Premier Home Health and Hospice
02.2018 - 07.2022
- Facilitated open communication between staff members, promoting teamwork and collaborative problem-solving approaches to challenges faced by clients.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by diligently monitoring policies and procedures within the department.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct and improve services.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed; demonstrating empathy, compassion and resourcefulness to serve clients in times of distress.
- Attended education opportunities and created in-service training alliances to meet mission of organization.
Medical Social Worker
Traditions Health
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Supported ethical decision-making processes among healthcare teams by providing guidance on complex cases involving end-of-life care or medical ethics dilemmas.
Medical Social Worker
Sage Hospice
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
- Increased awareness of mental health resources, guiding patients to appropriate services for additional support.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
Education
Masters of Science - Mental Health and Wellness, Emphasis in Mental Health and Wellness Administration
Grand Canyon University
06.2018
Bachelors of Science - Family Studies and Human Development, Minor in Adolescents, Community and Education
University Of Arizona
10.2014
Skills
- Bereavement counseling
- Healthcare navigation
- Dementia care
- Grief support
- Clinical documentation
- Home visitation
- Alzheimer's support
- Assessing needs
- Interdisciplinary coordination
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certification
Fingerprint Clearance
TB Clearance
Covid Vaccine
Additional Information
Extensive Experience with:
- HospiceMD
- Consolo
- HomecareHomebase
- Firenote
- Matrixcare
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Desert Valley Hospice
07.2022 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Traditions Health
02.2020 - 06.2022
Director of Social Services
American Premier Home Health and Hospice
02.2018 - 07.2022
Medical Social Worker
Sage Hospice
02.2017 - 02.2020
Masters of Science - Mental Health and Wellness, Emphasis in Mental Health and Wellness Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors of Science - Family Studies and Human Development, Minor in Adolescents, Community and Education
University Of Arizona
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