Dedicated Social Worker with 26 years of experience helping clients access family and community resources to manage health. I posses strong discharge planning, specializing as a medical social worker, particularly in a hospital environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Social Services
Stonegate Nursing Center
Lapeer, MI
12.2021 - 06.2023
Educated residents and families regarding private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration and other possible sources of funding for required care
Supervised a team of social workers, counselors and other professionals providing direct services to clients
Supervised resident records according to federal and state requirements using specialized software program for maximum compliance and data accessibility
Directed social services department of [90]-bed nursing facility
Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to social services field
Assisted residents in adjustment to new environments and provided counseling for resident and family to assure psychosocial health and contentment
Managed resident admissions and discharge and referrals to other facilities, home health agencies and hospice based on resident and family needs, preferences and resources
Handled administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management
Maintained consistent personal interaction with residents in addition to administrative duties to assure optimum care firsthand.
Senior Social Worker/LSW
Fisher-Titus Medical Center
Norwalk, Ohio
02.2001 - 05.2021
Independent not-for profit community hospital
Advised guardians regarding their legal rights and responsibilities related to their dependents' care
Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports
Assisted uninsured and under-insured patients in obtaining medications through grants and community resources
Participated in interdisciplinary teams responsible for coordinating care across multiple service providers
Assessed safety risks for victims of domestic violence or abuse and developed safety plans accordingly
Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case
Assisted homeless clients with procuring mental health support and other various community resources
Identified community resources and connected clients to necessary supports such as housing, transportation
Attended court hearings as an expert witness in support of the best interests of the child or adult client
Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws governing confidentiality of client information and records per HIPAA guidelines
Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities
Educated patients and caregivers on community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits and coverage
Offered grief and bereavement counseling to support family members after death of loved ones
Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities., Designed to provide personal transmitters to assist in locating impaired individuals at greater risk to wander and find their safety in jeopardy
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Social Work
Ashland University
May 1997
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Advance Care Planning
End of Life Care
Case Management
Community Resources
Hospice Arrangements
Organ Procurement
Referral and Education
Adoption
Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Education of New Employees
Report of Abuse
Facilitate Support Groups
Bereavement Counseling
Patient Care
Notification of Death to Family
Resource Navigation
Discharge Planning
Grief Processes
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Community Referrals
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certified
Certification
American Red Cross Basic Life Support, 06/01/2019, Present
License of Social Work in State of Ohio, 03/01/1998, Present
Timeline
Director of Social Services
Stonegate Nursing Center
12.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Social Worker/LSW
Fisher-Titus Medical Center
02.2001 - 05.2021
Bachelor's of Science - Social Work
Ashland University
American Red Cross Basic Life Support, 06/01/2019, Present
License of Social Work in State of Ohio, 03/01/1998, Present
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