Elaine Sandler
Miami
Summary
Compassionate hospice social worker with expertise in psychosocial assessments, end-of-life care, and family support. Proven ability to develop tailored care plans and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring comprehensive patient and family support.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Social Worker
VITAS Healthcare
Miami, FL
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and develop tailored care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient support and improve service delivery.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss care options and provide emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Provided crisis intervention services, addressing urgent psychological and social issues for patients and families.
Medical Social Worker
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami, FL
10.2003 - 10.2009
- Provided psychosocial assessments for patients, identifying needs and developing appropriate care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care services.
- Facilitated discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home or community resources.
- Educated patients and families on available support services and community resources to enhance recovery.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
Family Service Counselor Supervisor
State Of Florida - DCF
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.1999 - 10.2003
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility for family services programs.
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans tailored to family needs.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance service delivery and resource accessibility.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support during critical family situations.
- Monitored case progress, ensuring compliance with state regulations and standards.
- Led training sessions for new counselors on best practices in family service delivery.
- Facilitated positive behavior changes among family members by teaching coping strategies and problem-solving skills.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to optimize outcomes over time.
- Provided ongoing support to clients during transitional periods such as divorce or relocation, ensuring a smooth adjustment process for all involved parties.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine root causes of familial difficulties and identify appropriate interventions.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
New York University
New York, NY05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Miami
Miami, FL05-1994
Skills
- Psychosocial assessments
- End-of-life care
- Family support
- Care planning
- Palliative care
- Grief counseling
- Pediatric care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Clinical assessment
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Hospice Social Worker
VITAS Healthcare
03.2024 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Baptist Hospital of Miami
10.2003 - 10.2009
Family Service Counselor Supervisor
State Of Florida - DCF
07.1999 - 10.2003
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Miami