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Evalyn Beauchamp

Hanford,CA

Summary

Versatile LCSW also licensed in Alcohol and Drug Counseling (LAADC). Well-versed in crisis management and case management. Offering extensive knowledge of community resources. Proactive and understanding individual committed to serving disadvantaged individuals, special-needs populations and hospitalized or institutionalized persons.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Social Worker

Adventist Health System
Hanford, CA
03.2019 - Current
  • Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care.
    Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care.
  • Refers to outpatient resources as appropriate.
    Initiates plan of care and appropriate patient teaching.
  • Formulated Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including psychosocial factors that would impede POC, clinical knowledge of appropriate theories of stages of human development, impact of terminal illness, mental status and family dynamics.
  • Reasses POC according to physical and emotional needs of patient.
    Complete screenings on 90 - 100% of new admits in hospital on given day.
    Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.

Clinical Social Worker

Department State Hospital Coalinga
Coalinga, CA
05.2016 - Current
  • Conduct assessments and summarize case information for use in diagnosis, treatment (level of care), and dispositional release.
  • Develop, monitor, and modify treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment team.
  • Identify and recommend appropriate services based on assessment and, where applicable, civil or penal code commitment.
  • Participate in risk assessment, evaluation, and recommendation for alternate level of care placement, for release to community, or other case disposition (with consideration for risk patient presents to community).
  • Prepare verbal and written social work reports and provide court testimony, as required by law and policy, which can be used in all legal jurisdictions.
  • Provide training and guidance to new employees.
  • Participate in professional meetings, committees, training, and conferences; and participate in research and Quality Assurance and Improvement
  • Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
  • Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Treated patients with mental health issues such as Pediaphilia, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and Antisocial Personality Disorder.

Social Worker

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
City Of Los Angeles, CA
11.2015 - 03.2020
  • Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues. Implement services to address need. Plan, manage, and provide social services in medical settings for patients and/or their families.
  • Provide counseling and crisis interventions to patients and/or families over issues related to psychosocial issues.
  • Document all team, physician and patient/family communication and concerns pertaining to coordination of care and services.
  • Consider patient population served, age-specific criteria and Watson Model of Care in all patient/family care and interaction.
  • Provide training and guidance to new employees.
  • Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
  • Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally dysregulated patients.

Social Worker/Case Manager

St. Mary Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
04.2015 - 04.2016
  • Performed comprehensive psychosocial assessment of each client within 15 days of admission and minimally every 60 days thereafter.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
  • Advocated for client needs, assures access to services by communicating with AIDS service providers and subcontracted service providers regularly to coordinate care, monitor service delivery and evaluate service outcomes.
  • Responsible for financial/benefit screening to include Third Party Liability/Cost Avoidance Form on all clients to assess eligibility for IHSS, food, rental assistance and other concrete benefits.
  • Provided immediate crisis intervention and assessment for psychosocial counseling and made initial referral and reauthorization for ongoing counseling every 4-6 weeks as indicated.
  • Provided clear, clinically concise and timely client documentation in agency and facility records and assisted with collection and monthly report of data required by funding sources.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.

Social Worker/Counselor

Behavioral Health Services
Torrance, KS
06.2014 - 04.2016
  • Performed psychosocial assessments with clients to assess their health and substance problems and motivation for treatment.
  • Identified issues and created goals and treatment plans with clients based on their right to determination.
  • Provided written updates and progress reports to courts and or attorneys.
  • Referred clients to alternative support groups.
  • Facilitated groups (DUI and Batterer).
  • Participate in professional meetings, committees, training, and conferences.

Medical Social Worker

Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Inglewood, CA
03.2011 - 08.2014
  • Assisted patients – Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults and their significant others to cope with multiplicity of social and emotional problems.
  • Reported suspected abuse (child and elder).
  • Assisted with completion of Advance Directive.
  • Communicated effectively in person and on telephone with physicians, other healthcare and external contacts civil servants, families.
  • Procured beds and facilitated transfer of patients to Sober Living, Transition Homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, contracted hospitals.
  • Completed pre-mental exam prior to requesting assessment from PMRT for involuntary hold (51/50 hold).
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions. Provided and explained a wide range of community resources.
  • Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.

Therapist/Intern

Department of Mental Health
City Of Los Angeles, CA
09.2009 - 05.2010
  • Completed intakes, diagnosed new admittances, provided case management, practiced individual therapy and co-facilitated Depression and DBT Group.
  • Discussed behavior responsibility, motivation and attitudes in achieving redirected behavior with supervisor.
  • Participated in multi-disciplinary team DBT exercises.
  • Attended treatment team conferences to discuss and evaluate the nature of patient’s problem(s) and appropriate treatment modality.
  • Contributed to weekly peer review.
  • Utilized Evidence Based interventions to change client perceptions/maladaptive thinking, provided problem solving and coping techniques.
  • Assisted clients in improving interpersonal and life skills through role play and innovative homework.

Therapist/Intern

Veteran Affairs Hospital
City Of Los Angeles, CA
09.2008 - 05.2009
  • Completed psychosocial assessments and provided substance abuse and mental health treatment, developed and administered comprehensive treatment plans utilizing several modalities with homeless veterans in treatment facility (Domicilary).
  • Worked closely with VA medical center's homeless programs, residential and community care programs to ensure continuum of services upon discharge.
  • Co-facilitated Psychoeducation and Depression Group; assisted clients with improving interpersonal and life skills.
  • Completed relevant documentation daily utilizing SOAP/DAP method.
  • Reviewed cases, participated in introspective exercises and participated in diagnoses exercises during weekly peer review with Social Work Intern Collective.

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Veteran Affairs Hospital
City Of Los Angeles, CA
10.2006 - 11.2009
  • Assisted and educated patients with ordering medication via conference call to automated pharmacy line.
  • Provided advisory and technical assistance to patients, administrative staff and professional staff regarding medical care. Received and handled concerns ensuring that quality service is rendered in a timely, competent and caring manner.
  • Assisted partnered nurse with suicidal ideation and threatening phone calls; collaborated with partnered nurse in crisis intervention and stabilization of veterans in crisis.
  • Reviewed documents, reports, and applications for omissions and inconsistencies to ensure thorough and accurate data-entry.

Education

Master of Science - Mental Health

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - General Psychology

CSU Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2004

Skills

  • Proficient with PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Type 60 wpm, efficiently enter demographic information on software systems (Repository, Cerner, SharePoint, WAARMS)
  • Keen interest in human rights, well-being and empowerment of others
  • Excellent ability to work independently and handle pressure
  • Clear ability to keep sensitive information confidential
  • Team Collaborating
  • Community Resource Referral
  • Individual Counseling, Dependency Recovery and Group Session Facilitation and Conflict Resolution
  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Treatment Plan Modification
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Developing Patient Care Plans

Accomplishments

  • Certificate in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention: Training that focused on prevention and offers proven strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile, or violent behavior at the earliest possible stage; Learned to organize thinking about how behavior escalates and how to respond appropriately during moments of chaos
  • Beyond the Basics Certification: DBT Individual Therapy in Action – Received training in a manualized EBP intervention
  • CPR/AED/BLS for the Professional Rescuer and the Healthcare Provider
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Domestic Violence Certificate: Training and education in domestic violence treatment to meet the requirements of California state law regulating approved domestic violence treatment programs for court-mandated counseling
  • Certificate in Gerontology: Courses designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who work with older adults by providing an educational experience that is multidisciplinary in nature

Affiliations

National Association of Social Workers, National Association of Black Social Workers and American Group Psychotherapy

Additional Information

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW #108903 - 6/2022
  • Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor, LR0284061 - June 2022-2024

Timeline

Medical Social Worker

Adventist Health System
03.2019 - Current

Clinical Social Worker

Department State Hospital Coalinga
05.2016 - Current

Social Worker

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
11.2015 - 03.2020

Social Worker/Case Manager

St. Mary Medical Center
04.2015 - 04.2016

Social Worker/Counselor

Behavioral Health Services
06.2014 - 04.2016

Medical Social Worker

Centinela Hospital Medical Center
03.2011 - 08.2014

Therapist/Intern

Department of Mental Health
09.2009 - 05.2010

Therapist/Intern

Veteran Affairs Hospital
09.2008 - 05.2009

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Veteran Affairs Hospital
10.2006 - 11.2009

Master of Science - Mental Health

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts - General Psychology

CSU Long Beach

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