GINA ADAMS
Adamsville
Summary
Accomplished Geriatric Psychiatric Social Worker with extensive experience in hospital and behavioral health settings. Highly skilled in case management, discharge planning, psychosocial assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated ability to advocate for patients and families, coordinate community resources, and improve patient outcomes through solution-focused interventions and compassionate care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geri Psych Social Worker
UAB Medical West Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of geriatric patients, evaluating mental status, physical health, social supports, and living environments.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support individualized treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, incident reports, and discharge summaries.
- Assist patients and families in accessing social, health, and welfare resources to support safe transitions of care.
- Participate in case conferences and team meetings to monitor patient progress and outcomes.
Discharge Planner
Princeton Baptist Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Coordinate and manage complex discharge plans, including abrupt changes in patient status.
- Facilitate timely referrals to alternate levels of care and assist families with applications and placement processes.
- Communicate effectively with referral providers to verify receipt of documentation and ensure continuity of care.
- Educate patients and families on available resources, aftercare planning, and self-care strategies.
- Assist patients in accessing housing, financial assistance, and community-based services.
Clinical Support Coordinator
New Directions Behavioral Health
09.2015 - 10.2023
- Coordinated and scheduled follow-up appointments to support continuity of behavioral health care.
- Served as liaison between patients, clinics, and professional staff to resolve care coordination issues.
- Supported quality service delivery and effective care transitions to improve member health outcomes.
- Assisted members in addressing barriers to adherence with aftercare and treatment plans.
Social Worker
Department of Human Services
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Provided empathetic support to individuals and families during crisis situations.
- Advocated for client rights and ensured services aligned with individual needs and wishes.
- Conducted client interviews and home visits to assess needs, safety, and access to resources.
- Connected clients with appropriate community services and maintained consistent follow-up.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Alabama A&M University
AL05-2020
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - undefined
University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL05-2013
Skills
- Case Management and Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Active Listening and Crisis Support
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Community Resource Navigation
- Documentation and Compliance
- Solution-Focused Interventions
- CPR / First Aid / AED
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Social services
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Risk assessment
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Timeline
Geri Psych Social Worker
UAB Medical West Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Discharge Planner
Princeton Baptist Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2023
Clinical Support Coordinator
New Directions Behavioral Health
09.2015 - 10.2023
Social Worker
Department of Human Services
05.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - undefined
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Alabama A&M University