Elizabeth Silva
Chula Vista,Ca
Summary
Pursuing the role as a Bilingual Medical Social Worker-BU/Social Services to apply the experience obtained in the field of social work. Experience in providing consultation, and psychosocial counseling and support services to the Sharp Health Care patients/clients. Compassionate healthcare social worker with background in providing support and guidance to patients navigating complex health systems.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
LTC Lead Medical Social Worker Sub-Acute Care/TCU Medical Social Worker
Sharp Coronado Hospital & Health
05.2023 - Current
- ASW Supervisor-Passed CCM Certification on 10/02/2023
- LCSW as a Lead currently completes team biweekly & monthly productivity stats, approves team’s timecards, engages in helping Management with yearly projects (I.E
- Villa Plane Tree) and helps monitor and maintains contracts with community providers that come to Sharp Coronado Villa SNF
- In addition to Managerial tasks, LCSW manages a full case load to help the team with crisis/problem solving when difficulties arise
- LCSW completes initial and on-going psychosocial assessments, to help identify needs/stressors such as mental health, i.e., suicidal/homicidal ideation, domestic violence, crisis intervention, substance abuse/use; medical issues such as newly diagnosed terminal/acute injuries/chronic illnesses and helping cope with illness adjustment
- The LCSW provides supportive counseling for anticipatory & grief counseling, community resource referrals & advocacy to empower both the patients and families
- LCSW also helps with applying to community programs such as IHSS, CAL-AIM, Medical Waiver Program and/or helping patients seek or keep low-income housing, financial/disability benefits, identifying caregiver issues, and/or grief and loss issues
- LCSW maintains ongoing communication with the multi-disciplinary team members regarding patient status, treatment goals and follow-up care
- LCSW helps the patients/families with formulating and updating treatment plans, provide ongoing interventions, and discharge planning as appropriate
- LCSW has helped several Associate Social Workers collect hours needed to help them pursue their License as Clinical Social Workers
- LCSW also supervised MSW Intern from SDSU 2022-2023
Long Term Sub-Acute Care/Transitional Care Medical Social Worker
Sharp Coronado Hospital & Health
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Managed clinical supervision for licensure-seeking social workers as regulated by the board of Behavioral Sciences.
- LCSW completed initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments to help identify needs and stressors, such as mental health, i.e., suicidal or homicidal ideation, domestic violence, crisis intervention, substance abuse, and medical issues, such as newly diagnosed terminal, acute injuries, or chronic illnesses, and helping cope with illness adjustment.
- Coordinated community resource referrals for enhanced support.
- Aided in applications to community programs like IHSS and Medical Waiver Program.
- Facilitated access to low-income housing and financial benefits.
- Facilitated ongoing communication with multi-disciplinary team members regarding patient status.
- Developed and updated treatment plans for patients and families.
- Established Home Health Services and offered end-of-life education along with Hospice Service referrals.
Bilingual Hospice Medical Social Worker
Sharp Hospice
08.2013 - 01.2019
- Delivered bereavement counseling to Spanish-speaking families.
- Performed ongoing evaluations to assess psychosocial needs of the patients and families.
- Conducted suicide assessments and provided crisis counseling.
- Delivered anticipatory grief counseling and advocacy to patients and families.
- Developed personalized care outlines integrating input from RN Case Managers, Spiritual Counselors, and Hospice Physicians.
- LCSW facilitated the creation of Safe Discharge Planning for the transition to appropriate care environments, including encouraging families to hire caregivers for patients to be taken home or placed into Board and Cares, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Assisted Living Facilities.
- Conducted Case Management to guide families through various health care services.
- Facilitated ongoing counseling and active listening sessions.
- Provided bereavement counseling to non-English speaking families of deceased patients.
Lead Bilingual Hospice Medical Social Worker
Hospice of the North Coast
09.2011 - 08.2013
- The social worker performed the explanation of hospice benefits to community members and families exploring hospice admissions.
- The social worker performed initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments for the patients and families.
- Conducted suicide assessments and crisis counseling.
- Provided end-of-life education and performed pre- and post-bereavement evaluations and counseling.
- Offered grief counseling to support emotional well-being.
- Coordinated care planning and provided continuous updates with multidisciplinary team members, including RN case managers, spiritual counselors, and hospice physicians.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to encourage families to hire caregivers or help with the placement of patients in appropriate care settings, such as Board & Care, Assisted Living Facilities, or Skilled Nursing Facilities.
- Supported families in accessing and understanding health care services through effective Case Management.
- MSW also helped train new MSWs, and helped supervise MSW interns.
Bilingual Hospice Lead Medical Social Worker
Silverado Hospice
12.2007 - 09.2011
- Administered ongoing and initial psychosocial assessments for both patients and their family members.
- Provided case management, end-of-life education, anticipatory and grief counseling.
- Update team on patient's physical, emotional, and spiritual status. Identified financial stressors that could affect the patient's discharge plan.
- Coordinated creation of tailored care strategies suited to inpatient hospital settings, skilled nursing facilities, board and care residences or home.
- Facilitated development of effective discharge plans for secure placements.
- Conducted community education sessions on Hospice services.
Medical Social Worker/Case Manager
San Diego Hospice-HACM HIV/Aids Case Management Team
11.2004 - 12.2007
- Performed the initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments
- In addition, provided advocacy and assistance with applying for SSI/SSDI/SSA/SDI, maintain accurate and timely documentation in client’s record
- Partnered with nurse case manager to formulate, implement and assess customized care strategies for clients.
- Facilitates advocacy and application for safe housing.
Women’s Services Medical Social Worker
North County Health Services, Women’s O.B. Department
06.2004 - 11.2004
- Provided psychosocial evaluation, treatment plans, and intervention to patients with psychosocial needs related to pregnancy following the “Standards for Social Work Service in Obstetric Settings” of the National Association of Perinatal Social Workers
- Provide short-term psychotherapy and appropriate resources referrals
- Facilitated access to community resources and services for patients and families.
School Based Social Worker-Assistant Director
Jewish Family Service of San Diego, Teen Parent Support Program
San Marcos, CA
02.2003 - 11.2004
- Coordinated and submitted monthly grant objectives reports to the awarded California Endowment Grant for this Teen Parent Support Program
- Provided counseling services to individuals, families and couples
- Supervised the School-Based Case Manager and worked closely with the nurse practitioner on site
- Networked with the surrounding community agencies, developed comprehensive client care individualized life skills plans; provided case management and linkage to needed services
Bilingual MSW Counselor
Community Research Foundation
Chula Vista, CA
10.2001 - 02.2003
- Offered outpatient psychotherapy to culturally diverse adults with chronic dual diagnoses.
- Group facilitator of five treatment groups to include the following: English/Spanish Dialectical Behavior Therapy Groups, Spanish Depression Process Group, “Nervios” (Anxiety) group, and a Spanish Wellness Group
- Coordinated with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate client needs.
- Duties included maintaining client files, client progress summaries, client plans, and psychological assessments
Bilingual Cancer Support Group Facilitator-MSW
Scripps Cancer Care Center Stevens Division
11.2001 - 05.2002
- Provided emotional support and encouragement for terminally ill patients, survivors and their loved ones
- Facilitated group discussions and assisted participants increasing their self-awareness and inner growth to better cope with issues of death and dying; acceptance of illness, and losses
- Provided referrals and linkage to other community support services and resources as needed
Per Diem Medical Social Worker- MSW
Alvarado Hospital Medical Center and San Diego Rehabilitation Institute
San Diego, CA
07.2001 - 05.2002
- Provider of psychosocial evaluation, crisis treatment plans, intensive case management and crisis intervention to patients with psychosocial needs related to emergent hospitalization
- Provided supportive counseling to patients and their families relating to dealing with illness adjustment, disability, substance abuse, grief and loss/caregivers issues
Education
Master's - social work with a concentration in Mental Health
San Diego State University (SDSU)
San Diego, CA01.2001
Social Work Intern
University of California San Diego Outpatient Psychiatric Services
05.2001
Social Work Intern
Logan Heights Family Counseling Center
05.2000
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Social Sciences, Chicano/Latino Studies, Multi-Cultural Psychology
University of California Irvine (UCI)
Irvine, CA06-1998
Social Sciences
South Gate Police Dept Intern
South Gate07.1998
Skills
- Supervisory Leadership
- Timecard Approval Management
- Facilitates Client Consultations
- Coordinate Efforts With IDT Team
- Electronic Health Record Management-EPIC System
- Initial and Ongoing Psychosocial Assessment Proficiency
- Crisis Intervention Expertise
- Patient-Centered Discharge Planning
- Expertise in Conflict Resolution
- Bilingual Communication Skills
- Facilitate Community Referrals
- Facilitate End of Life Education
Credentials/Licenses
- MSW
- LCSW# 29510 Valid Through 06/30/2026
- CCM # 4261040 Valid Through 11/01/2023-11/30/2028
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Nominated two times 2020 and 2024 for the Linda White Social Worker of the Year Award
- Nominated as Employee of the Month for both the Hospital and Villa
- Received over 8 Guardian Angel Pins from families recognizing my work
- 2024 Long Term Care-Sharp Coronado Hospital, under the Community Pillar in the Dept Category
- 2023 Island Farewell-Sharp Coronado Hospital, under the Service Pillar in the Team Category
Timeline
LTC Lead Medical Social Worker Sub-Acute Care/TCU Medical Social Worker
Sharp Coronado Hospital & Health
05.2023 - Current
Long Term Sub-Acute Care/Transitional Care Medical Social Worker
Sharp Coronado Hospital & Health
01.2019 - 05.2023
Bilingual Hospice Medical Social Worker
Sharp Hospice
08.2013 - 01.2019
Lead Bilingual Hospice Medical Social Worker
Hospice of the North Coast
09.2011 - 08.2013
Bilingual Hospice Lead Medical Social Worker
Silverado Hospice
12.2007 - 09.2011
Medical Social Worker/Case Manager
San Diego Hospice-HACM HIV/Aids Case Management Team
11.2004 - 12.2007
Women’s Services Medical Social Worker
North County Health Services, Women’s O.B. Department
06.2004 - 11.2004
School Based Social Worker-Assistant Director
Jewish Family Service of San Diego, Teen Parent Support Program
02.2003 - 11.2004
Bilingual Cancer Support Group Facilitator-MSW
Scripps Cancer Care Center Stevens Division
11.2001 - 05.2002
Bilingual MSW Counselor
Community Research Foundation
10.2001 - 02.2003
Per Diem Medical Social Worker- MSW
Alvarado Hospital Medical Center and San Diego Rehabilitation Institute
07.2001 - 05.2002
Master's - social work with a concentration in Mental Health
San Diego State University (SDSU)
Social Work Intern
University of California San Diego Outpatient Psychiatric Services
Social Work Intern
Logan Heights Family Counseling Center
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Social Sciences, Chicano/Latino Studies, Multi-Cultural Psychology
University of California Irvine (UCI)
Social Sciences
South Gate Police Dept Intern
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