Heidi Seymour
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Innovative Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of Social Determinants of Health and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to improve access to resources which advance physical, mental and social health outcomes. Collaborative and analytical advocate adept at building strategic partnerships to promote positive change. Compassionate and respectful professional with strong communication, organization and decision-making skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker-Women's Outpatient Center
Ascension WI
Milwaukee, WI
07.2003 - Current
- Conduct psychosocial assessments
- Identify and address Social Determinants of Health.
- Collaborate with other perinatal and hospital departments to assist patients with smooth transition between outpatient and inpatient units.
- Community outreach and program development to support patient resource needs.
- Coordinate support services and optimize communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Crisis intervention
- Grief and bereavement support to patients and family members
- Data tracking and reporting to Community Benefit and department manager
- Implemented, organize and facilitate patient education group sessions
- Implemented, organize and participate in weekly multidisciplinary meetings designed for patient care planning
- Co-Facilitated Centering Pregnancy groups
- Collaborated on the implementation of the Early Engagement Program
Field Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
09.2008 - 05.2016
- Supervised graduate-level social work students during their field placement at St. Joseph-Women's Outpatient Center.
Social Worker-Care Management
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Milwaukee, WI
07.2003 - 03.2005
- Social service and discharge planning services throughout the hospital including the ED, Family Birth Centers, ICU, Labor and Delivery, Medical-Surgical, NICU, Oncology and Subacute units.
Case Manager-Safety Services
La Causa
Milwaukee, WI
05.2002 - 10.2003
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referrals, home visits and monitoring of families' progress towards providing a safe home environment.
Ongoing Supervisor
La Causa
Milwaukee, WI
02.2001 - 05.2002
- Supervised team of case managers responsible for child protective placements, court reports, court appearances, home visits with biological, foster and adoptive families and family reunification activities.
Ongoing Case Manager
La Causa
Milwaukee, WI
02.2000 - 02.2001
- Case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, home visits, court appearances, and monitoring of permanency plan for family reunification, transfer of guardianship or adoption.
Social Services Worker
Centro Hispano Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
10.1999 - 02.2000
- Assisted clients with accessing resources to meet needs for food, clothing, education, employment, housing, legal, immigration, language, safety, behavioral health and medical services.
Education
Master's of Social Work - Physical And Mental Health
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12.2005
Bachelor's of Social Work -
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05.1999
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Confidential Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Community Resource Navigation
- Cultural Competency
- Grief Processes
- Interpersonal Violence Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
- Mood and Anxiety Disorders Knowledge
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Problem Solving
- Psycho-Social Assessments
- Resource Management
- Suicide Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
- Team leadership and direction
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Women's Health
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Field Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
09.2008 - 05.2016
Social Worker-Women's Outpatient Center
Ascension WI
07.2003 - Current
Social Worker-Care Management
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
07.2003 - 03.2005
Case Manager-Safety Services
La Causa
05.2002 - 10.2003
Ongoing Supervisor
La Causa
02.2001 - 05.2002
Ongoing Case Manager
La Causa
02.2000 - 02.2001
Social Services Worker
Centro Hispano Milwaukee
10.1999 - 02.2000
Master's of Social Work - Physical And Mental Health
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's of Social Work -
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
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