DONESHA BARNETT
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families. Documented service delivery in home settings, out of home placement settings, schools, hospitals, courthouses, and more community-based settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Social Worker
Revival Home Health And Hospice
Baltimore. MD
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes, ensuring consistent updates on patient progress.
- Improved patient care by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient and family understanding of hospice services by providing thorough education and resources.
- Served as a liaison between hospices and external agencies such as hospitals or nursing homes to facilitate efficient patient transitions into hospice care settings.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all social work interventions in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying informed of industry trends and best practices to enhance the quality of care provided.
- Empowered patients to make informed decisions about their end-of-life care through compassionate counseling sessions.
- Assisted bereaved family members with grief support services, connecting them to community resources when needed.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure a seamless hospice experience.
- Provided crisis intervention services for patients and families experiencing acute emotional distress during the end-of-life process.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Volunteer Coordinator
Revival Home Health And Hospice
Baltimore, MD
01.2024 - Current
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Coordinated large-scale events involving multiple teams of volunteers, resulting in successful fundraisers and community outreach initiatives.
- Coordinated and implemented special events for volunteer service appreciation.
- Provided ongoing support to volunteers throughout their tenure, addressing any concerns or issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and commitment to the organization''s goals.
- Established strong relationships with local organizations, fostering collaboration and expanding volunteer opportunities.
- Managed and tracked volunteer hours and progress to support accurate documentation.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote volunteer opportunities and enlist new volunteers.
- Developed comprehensive training materials to ensure volunteers were well-prepared for their roles.
- Served as a liaison between volunteers and senior leadership, ensuring open lines of communication and promoting a transparent environment where concerns could be addressed promptly.
Social Worker
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care formerly Seasons Hospice
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Participated as a member of an interdisciplinary team and in the development and review the plan of care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Referred patient/ family/ caregivers to community resources as needed
- Provide grief counseling and bereavement support
- Provide discharge planning related to change of level-of-care or community placement (e.g: Securing long term care placement for patients who cannot safely return home and arranging in-home caregiver resources for patients/ families who need more support in the home)
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Mental Health Therapist
Change Mental Health Services
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducts client intake and clinical assessments
- Codevelops individualized treatment plans to address client needs
- Facilitates weekly Individual and family therapy sessions in school, home, and community settings
- Utilizes CBT, DBT, and trauma focused care as needed
- Reviews treatment plans to monitor client progress toward treatment goals
- Provides psychoeducation to client and families when necessary
- Refer clients for services when necessary
- Maintains client case records and documentation according to agency policies and procedures.
Social Worker I & II, Family Services, Out of Home Placement
Maryland Department of Human Resources
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Managed caseload of 20+ families, including screenings, investigations, child removal processes, permanency planning, and family resource support
- Completing home visits, assessments, and monitoring child safety, risk, and family functioning
- Monitored client participation and progression in programs as per established case management standards
- Ability to prepare staff for court cases including inclusive training for court presentation, hearings, testimonies, and provides court related documentation
- Participated in team decision meetings and multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Morgan State University
05.2019
B.S Psychology -
Morgan State University
05.2017
Skills
- Healthcare Navigation
- Psychosocial Assessments
- End of life care
- Boundaries Establishment
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Assessing needs
- Goal Setting
- Crisis Intervention
- Quality Improvement
License
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) State of Maryland (#26347)
Personal Information
Title: LMSW
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Hospice Social Worker
Revival Home Health And Hospice
01.2024 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator
Revival Home Health And Hospice
01.2024 - Current
Social Worker
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care formerly Seasons Hospice
09.2022 - 01.2024
Mental Health Therapist
Change Mental Health Services
01.2022 - 09.2022
Social Worker I & II, Family Services, Out of Home Placement
Maryland Department of Human Resources
08.2019 - 09.2022
Master of Social Work -
Morgan State University
B.S Psychology -
Morgan State University