Diane McRae
Medical Social Worker
Marysville,WA
Summary
Versatile Social Worker with LICSW (WA LW60182099), well-versed in medical case management and system navigation. Offering extensive knowledge of community resources. Proactive and understanding, committed to serving individuals including BIPOC, LGBTQA, persons with health challenges, disability, elders, and their family and/or caregivers.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Renal Social Worker
Puget Sound Kidney Centers
Everett , WA
08.2007 - Current
- Perform assessment, brief counseling, education, system navigation, referral in out-patient dialysis
- Work with interdisciplinary medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans. Caseload average approximately 130 patients
- Help patients adjust to changing health status, employment, roles, end of life (includes formulating and communicating Advance Care Directives)
- Coordinate care with transplant and other healthcare providers
- EMR documentation. Prepare all required treatment records and reports
- Participate in interdisciplinary quality improvement meetings, craft and implement interventions
- Supervised MSW practicum student
- Maintained productivity and effective client care during COVID-19 pandemic, including 15 months working remotely
- Consistently assist staff at other sites to complete tasks in timely, accurate, clinically appropriate manner
Care Manager, Peer Support Supervisor
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Seattle , WA
06.2005 - 09.2012
- Assessment of persons with multiple sclerosis in crisis, followed by comprehensive care management
- Trained and supervised volunteers providing telephone peer support to persons with multiple sclerosis
Office Assistant
Snohomish Health District
Everett , WA
09.1999 - 03.2007
- Graphic design of HIV/AIDS program materials
- Supported grant writing and follow up reporting
- Managed peer volunteer speakers bureau
Psychosocial Educator
Compass Health
Everett , WA
09.2002 - 06.2005
- Conducted adult psychosocial education classes
- Facilitated Post-Partum Depression support group
Financial Services, Child Support Enforcement
Department Of Social And Health Services
Everett , WA
10.1983 - 11.1993
- Determined eligibility for public assistance programs with 98% accuracy (3 yrs)
- Established, calculated, enforced child support orders. As Lead Worker (4 yrs), trained new Officers, conducted in-service trainings, public speaking
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work Advanced Generalist
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA 08.2001 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Political Science
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 01.1980 - 06.1983
Skills
Needs assessment and care planning
undefinedAccomplishments
· “Traveling Companions: Poverty and Chronic Illness,” National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings Faculty, Las Vegas, NV. 4/2014
· “Where Does the Money Go,” Northwest Renal Dietician Conference, Seattle, WA. 3/2010
· “Feeling Better: Inside and Out,” National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Skagit Wellness Symposium, Mt. Vernon, WA. 2/2010
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
· Council of Nephrology Social Workers Northwest Board Member. Legislative chair. 2020-2022
· Integrative Psychological and Social Services (iPASS) Board Member. 2013-2015
Quote
Fall seven times and stand up eight.
Japanese Proverb
Timeline
Renal Social Worker
Puget Sound Kidney Centers
08.2007 - Current
Care Manager, Peer Support Supervisor
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
06.2005 - 09.2012
Psychosocial Educator
Compass Health
09.2002 - 06.2005
Master of Social Work - Social Work Advanced Generalist
Eastern Washington University
08.2001 - 08.2007
Office Assistant
Snohomish Health District
09.1999 - 03.2007
Financial Services, Child Support Enforcement
Department Of Social And Health Services
10.1983 - 11.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Political Science
Western Washington University
01.1980 - 06.1983
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