Doreen Martinez, LCSW-R
Merrick,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate clinical social worker offering a 33-year background in medical social work. Provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Northwell Health- Cohen Children's Medical Center
05.2000 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to specific needs of diverse patient populations.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes.
- Co-Facilitated parent support group and staff support group.
- Supervise MSW students
- Participated in creation of initial EMR used by Northwell Health
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Provided comprehensive counseling tp patients and their families in preparation for end of life
- Bereavement counseling
Social Worker
Episcopal Health Svcs.- St. John's Episcopal Hosp.
09.1994 - 05.2000
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Strengthened relationships between hospital and community partners by serving as liaison on joint initiatives to improve patient care.
- Provided counseling to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Supported ethical decision-making processes among healthcare teams by providing guidance on complex cases involving end-of-life care or medical ethics dilemmas.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
Social Worker
Catholic Health Services
06.1991 - 09.1994
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
- End of life support to patients and their families
Education
Master of Social Work -
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.1991
Bachelor of Science in Social Welfare - Social Welfare
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.1990
Skills
- Compassionate
- Solution-based interventions
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Cultural Competency
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Assessment skills
- End of life support
- Individual and Group Counseling
Affiliations
- NAPSW -National Association of Perinatal Social Workers
Certification
SIFI certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Social Worker
Northwell Health- Cohen Children's Medical Center
05.2000 - Current
Social Worker
Episcopal Health Svcs.- St. John's Episcopal Hosp.
09.1994 - 05.2000
Social Worker
Catholic Health Services
06.1991 - 09.1994
Master of Social Work -
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Science in Social Welfare - Social Welfare
Adelphi University
SIFI certification
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