Dianne Nelson
Detroit,MI
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in medical social work. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 14-years background serving community by providing guidance for the community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ryan White Program Social Worker
Wayne State University School Of Medicine
2015.11 - Current
- Mental health screenings for individuals in the clinic
- Updated documentation for accurate, ryan white eligibility compliant records.
- Community agency referrals as needed
- Support individuals with adjustment to a new diagnosis
- Experience with LGBTQ+ health care concerns and health disparities
- Facilitation of psychosocial support group
- Assist with Michigan Drug Assistance program and Dental program applications
- Participation in quality improvement projects
- Promoted a culture of self care and professional development among colleagues.
Medical Social Worker
Detroit Community Health Connection, Inc.
2014.11 - 2015.10
- Clinical Therapy Services/Psychosocial assessment
- Community out-reach /Maintaining Community Partnerships
- Analysis of Social Work process/Clinical flow
- Supervision of psychosocial staff
Hospice Social Worker
Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
2011.06 - 2014.09
- Interdisciplinary Team Care Coordinator
- Discharge planner
- Committee member for Children’s Bereavement Camp
- Developed children’s’ bereavement curriculum
- Developed children’s’ and parental resources by county
- Patient and Care giver educator for death process and hospice philosophy
General Case Manager
Easter Seals of Michigan
2011.02 - 2012.02
- Coordinator of mental health services and linkage to community resources
- Case management and assessments
- Assist individuals with obtaining Federal and State entitlements
Residential Case Manager
New Center Community Mental Health
2010.07 - 2011.02
- Coordinator for mental health services and linkage to community resources
- Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives
- Coordinate, prepare, and maintain required documentation
Education
M.S.W - Community organizing and Social Action
Wayne State University
05.2010
B.S.W -
Wayne State University
05.2009
Oakland Community College
04.2007
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperative
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Assessment
Certification
- HIPAA Training, Teaching & Compliance Officer
- JCAHO Accreditation
- CARF Accreditation & Presentation
- OSHA Safety Training & Compliance
- Completion of Recipient Rights Training
- New Employee Training & Evaluation
- KRONOS-Time Keeper
- EMR Database Management
- Oakland University Field Instructor Training
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Motivational Interview Training
Quote
Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great. ~John D. Rockefeller
Skills And Experiences
- Team Leadership/Instructor
- University Intern Task Supervisor
- Project Management
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Family Liaison
- Grant & Proposal Writing
- Design & Development of Community Resource Manual
- Community Outreach
- Design & Development of Curriculum Resource Manual
- Marketing Research Design
- Creation of Anti-Stigma Initiative Program
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Database Management, Analytics & Graphing
- Data Compilation
- SPSS Research Database
- Survey Design & Development
- Statistical, Longitudinal & Census Data Analysis
Awards
- Employee of the Month – Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care 2012
- Customer Service Award – Providence Hospital 2006
- Outstanding achievement aware-Detroit Community Health Connection 2015
Volunteer Experience
- Animal Welfare Society
- Hope Hospitality and Warming Center
- 2010 Senate Campaign Worker – District 1
- Freedom House – English education for refugees seeking asylum
Timeline
Ryan White Program Social Worker
Wayne State University School Of Medicine
2015.11 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Detroit Community Health Connection, Inc.
2014.11 - 2015.10
Hospice Social Worker
Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
2011.06 - 2014.09
General Case Manager
Easter Seals of Michigan
2011.02 - 2012.02
Residential Case Manager
New Center Community Mental Health
2010.07 - 2011.02
M.S.W - Community organizing and Social Action
Wayne State University
B.S.W -
Wayne State University
Oakland Community College
- HIPAA Training, Teaching & Compliance Officer
- JCAHO Accreditation
- CARF Accreditation & Presentation
- OSHA Safety Training & Compliance
- Completion of Recipient Rights Training
- New Employee Training & Evaluation
- KRONOS-Time Keeper
- EMR Database Management
- Oakland University Field Instructor Training
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Motivational Interview Training
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