Erin Linksz
Arnold,MD
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with 10+ years of experience helping clients with complex medical needs, access resources such as assisted living facilities and home health care services, to manage health and meet goals the client has set for themselves.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Supports Planner
Service Coordination, Inc
11.2021 - Current
- · Utilize assessments and information from various sources regarding medical, psychological, and social factors to evaluate client needs. Jointly develop plans of service for Community Options Waiver and Community First Choice program
- · Monitor plans of service, and make changes as needed
- · Asses clients community needs, and identify resources for social and community service programs.
- · Refer clients to appropriate community agencies and providers as needed
- · Monitor clients Medicaid eligibility for Community Options Waiver and Community First Choice Program.
- · Assisted clients with applying for Medicaid and/or completing Medicaid redetermination process as needed.
- · Utilize critical thinking skills to troubleshoot any conflicts or barriers within support team including service issues and client crisis
- · Facilitate client transitions from medical facilities to community setting (Assisted Living Facility or client/family home)
- · Educate clients on principles of self-determination
Service Coordinator
The Coordinating Center
08.2012 - 11.2021
- · Utilize assessments and information from various sources regarding medical, psychological, and social factors to evaluate client needs. Jointly develop plans of service for the Community Options Waiver and Community First Choice program
- · Monitor plans of service, and make changes as needed
- · Asses clients community needs, and identify resources for social and community service programs.
- · Refer clients to appropriate community agencies and providers as needed
- · Monitor clients Medicaid eligibility for Community Options Waiver and Community First Choice Program.
- · Assisted clients with applying for Medicaid and/or completing Medicaid redetermination process as needed.
- · Utilize critical thinking skills to troubleshoot any conflicts or barriers within support team including service issues and client crisis
- · Facilitate client transitions from medical facilities to a community setting (Assisted Living Facility or client/family home)
- · Educate clients on principles of self-determination
Senior Counselor
Medifast Weight Control Centers
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Provide individualized nutritional and behavioral counseling to clients, using selected analytic tools and indicators
- Educate clients on how to deal with the challenges of weight loss, and counsel towards behavioral changes in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Mentor center counselors on counseling best practices; provide guidance and coaching to counselors as needed.
Addictions Counselor
Walden Sierra Inc
01.2008 - 07.2011
- Provide screenings and assessments for inpatient and outpatient services
- Facilitate Intensive Out Patient (IOP), Relapse Prevention and DWI groups
- Develop and implement client treatment plans
- Perform treatment plan reviews
- Provide crisis, hotline and inpatient coverage as assigned
- Maintain contact with parole and probation agents
- Participate in weekly team meetings and trainings
- Maintain and enforce all agency policies, procedures and regulations
- Maintain all clinical and administrative records to program standards in an appropriate and timely manner.
Independent Support Coordinator
Community Network Services
12.2006 - 11.2007
- Provided support coordination services to Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) clients
- Facilitate development of annual support plan and all accompanying documents, per DDA requirements
- Maintain and implement plan to ensure stated goals are being met and necessary updates to reflect evolving needs of the client
- Locate, arrange and coordinate local, state, federal and community resources on behalf of the client
- Develop new services and service providers as necessary to meet identified client needs
- Function as advocate for the client and assist them in self advocacy
- Monitor supports and services to ensure they are meeting needs of the client
- Assure maximum use of natural and community supports
- Provide interagency and interprogram coordination necessary to achieve desired outcomes on support plan
- Develop and maintain all necessary documentation in clients file to support services rendered, including support notes, Individual Service Plan (ISP), cost plans, annual reports, referrals, recertification, physicals, medical information, income and earning information, court orders, Medicaid information, school records, progress reports and any other required by DDA
- Ensure that all service providers are in compliance with company procedure manuals, court orders and published DDA documentation
- Assist clients in maintaining eligibility for services
- Completing agency required contacts and documentation.
Case Manager
Tri-City Mental Health Center
04.2005 - 10.2006
- Evaluated psychosocial needs of clients
- Developed, implemented and monitored treatment plans in collaboration with client, service providers and Department of Mental Health
- Provided supportive counseling and crisis intervention to clients with severe mental health diagnoses
- Provided information, referrals, advocacy and coordination regarding public, private, community and government agencies, resources and benefits
- Conducted home visits to ensure safety of clients
- Monitored medication compliance
- Completed agency documentation including treatment plans, progress notes and case management assessments
- Participated in interview process of Case Manager applicants.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
Wheelock College
Boston, MA05.2004
Skills
- Empathy
- Advocacy
- Process new information quickly and adapt to change as needed
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to self direct and follow through with tasks Attention to detail
- Maintaining clients/families rights to self determination Meeting clients/families where they are in the transition process
- Open communication and collaboration to obtain solutions
- Compliance with privacy, confidentiality, and HIPAA regulations
- Professional and comprehensive documentation in electronic record keeping
- Establishing professional rapport with client/family/providers
Timeline
Supports Planner
Service Coordination, Inc
11.2021 - Current
Service Coordinator
The Coordinating Center
08.2012 - 11.2021
Senior Counselor
Medifast Weight Control Centers
08.2011 - 07.2012
Addictions Counselor
Walden Sierra Inc
01.2008 - 07.2011
Independent Support Coordinator
Community Network Services
12.2006 - 11.2007
Case Manager
Tri-City Mental Health Center
04.2005 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
Wheelock College
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