EBONY HUDSON

Intervened with patients facing complex psychosocial needs to determine eligibility for social programs and funding sources.

Provided crisis intervention for patients and families, coordinating the development of discharge care plans for high-risk populations.

Collaborated with case managers, nursing staff, and ancillary departments to address patients' psychosocial needs and ensure safe discharges.

Practiced within UCSF’s mission of caring, healing, teaching, and discovering while upholding PRIDE values of professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence.

Facilitated care coordination with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure timely discharges.

Conducted psychosocial assessments based on risk screenings, evaluating support systems and coping abilities of patients and families.

Addressed emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness on patients and families while navigating complex family dynamics.

Assessed reports of domestic violence and collaborated with psychiatry on cases involving mental health or substance abuse issues.

Identified complex medical and social needs of high-risk patients to enhance health outcomes.

Supported behavioral health coordination and conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments.

Served as primary liaison for behavioral health programs, facilitating seamless access to services.

Connected patients with ongoing therapeutic support based on individual needs.

Assessed patients for benefits assistance, financial aid, food access, and healthcare navigation.

Provided housing placement assistance, life care planning, and transportation solutions.

Evaluated needs related to physical activity, safety, socialization, and behavioral health support.

Coordinated referrals to support groups, skilled nursing facilities, adult day care programs, and health education classes.

Facilitated patient and family self-care management through health education and bioethics referrals.

Conducted psychosocial assessments and provided crisis intervention support for individuals and families.

Managed interdisciplinary care conferences to ensure effective communication and continuity of care.

Coordinated community resources for mental health services, palliative care, and adoption resources.

Educated patients and families on available community resources and post-acute care options.

Identified risk factors related to abuse or neglect, providing appropriate referrals for support.

Delivered training in case management and health management to staff and community members.

Promoted health and wellness through substance abuse screening and grief support initiatives.

Delivered supportive services addressing patients' and families' social, emotional, practical, and financial needs related to terminal illness and grief.

Conducted assessments of social and emotional factors to evaluate coping capacity with life-threatening illnesses.

Provided individual and family counseling, including crisis intervention, while identifying family dynamics and communication patterns.

Established goals and revised counseling interventions based on evaluations of patient/family responses to psychosocial support.

Identified developmental levels of patients/families to enhance decision-making participation and learning.

Assessed special needs related to cultural diversity, considering communication styles and unique family roles.

Facilitated access to community resources for patients/families while addressing questions and issues regarding support services.

Evaluated risks of suicide, abuse, neglect, and medication misuse while offering financial resource guidance.

Collaborated with the Care Transition team and Health Advocates for timely follow-up appointments for high-risk patients.

Coordinated patient care with healthcare team members, patients, representatives, and community partners.

Intervened in suspected abuse/neglect cases and managed complex high-risk situations.

Mobilized patients' and families' strengths to optimize healthcare resource utilization post-discharge.

Identified potential issues in care management plans and supported discharge processes effectively.

Addressed emotional, behavioral, and financial barriers affecting patients' health conditions.

Led patient-centered conferences to align care with patients' needs and preferences.

Performed psychosocial assessments, documenting findings in medical records for comprehensive care planning.

Conducted assessments and coordinated treatment plans to address complex patient and family needs.

Provided referrals to community resources and social work services within hospital and clinic settings.

Supported hospice and home health initiatives, aiding families in coping with emotional and practical challenges.

Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance coping strategies for patients and families.

Completed psychosocial assessments, collaborating with patients to identify and meet their needs.

Provided assessments and recommendations for care levels and treatment needs.

Promoted effective resource utilization while considering healthcare facility costs.

Collaborated with facility staff to ensure smooth patient transitions.

Arranged timely family conferences by contacting patients’ relatives.

Initiated patient and family education during admissions, sharing key information with program staff.

Monitored patients, identified behavioral patterns, and documented observations for medical staff.

Assisted in completing initial admission forms as required.

Intervened to restrain violent or suicidal patients using verbal or physical methods as necessary.

Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and crisis interventions for patients and families.

Facilitated short-term counseling, and linked patients to educational resources and support groups.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment teams to consult on psychosocial care aspects.

Stabilized children in kin and non-kin placements through child welfare initiatives.

Educated families on navigating juvenile court processes.

Conducted family evaluations for prospective resource families to ensure suitability.

Identified resource needs and coordinated acquisition of necessary support.

• Facilitated training sessions for families on various topics.
• Supported families during emergency placements throughout the resource family approval process.
• Collaborated with county social workers to provide in-home visits and safety assessments.
• Assisted families during crises and throughout reunification or permanency planning.

Conducted interviews with patients and families to compile comprehensive social case histories for medical staff use.

Participated in interdisciplinary conferences to strategize treatment plans and relay recommendations to families.

Implemented intensive social work interventions with individuals, families, or groups, collaborating with other professionals.

Evaluated pre-release conditions to assess patient environment suitability and formulated relevant recommendations.

Served as liaison among patient, hospital, family, and community agencies, addressing patient needs and facilitating adjustments.

Facilitated training programs on social diagnosis and treatment techniques for community and agency personnel.

Maintained detailed records, prepared reports, and managed correspondence related to patient cases.

Engaged in ongoing professional development through in-service training, seminars, and coursework.

Managed treatment activities for patients, facilitating therapy groups on patient units.

Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and developed treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams.

Collaborated with treatment team, external providers, and managed care organizations for effective service delivery.

Implemented discharge planning processes, including comprehensive risk assessments and follow-up care arrangements.

Utilized time efficiently to complete assigned tasks in an organized manner.

Demonstrated adaptability by taking on additional responsibilities during departmental changes.

Incorporated feedback into daily practices to enhance service delivery.

Applied diversity competence theories through treatment models for ethnic and cultural minority groups.

Integrated DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and evidence-based practices in interventions for significant disorders.

Conducted bio-psych-social-spiritual-cultural assessments and developed comprehensive treatment plans.

Facilitated stress management groups while co-leading therapeutic sessions with clients.

Ensured adherence to ethical and legal standards in social work practices

Executed therapeutic interventions effectively across multiple client cases.

Utilized research to inform treatment strategies and enhance service delivery.

Guided former foster youth towards independent living and self-sufficient adulthood.

Assisted case managers and foster youth in assessing individual needs for employment, education, and mentoring services.

Supported case managers with practical living skills, parenting classes, and child development resources.

Facilitated access to housing options, mental health services, and transportation assistance as needed.