JoAnn Guido-Hankel LCSW
Howell,New Jersey
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of how biopsychosocial areas of care are effected by social determinants of health in both renal therapy and hospice care.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Divisional Lead Social Worker
DaVita
01.2019 - Current
- Providing support to social workers in two divisions
- Promoted a positive work environment by modeling professional behavior and encouraging open communication among team members.
- Conducting divisional social work operational reviews with local leadership team.
- Subject matter expert for social work training, requirements, assuring CMS survey readiness.
- Support social work regional leads and preceptors in driving the recruiting, training and on-boarding of new social work team members within the two divisions
- Developed strong relationships with social workers by establishing trust and rapport through empathetic listening and effective communication skills.
Renal Social Worker
Davita
11.1992 - Current
- Complete psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Provide ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes related to renal replacement therapy.
- Educate patients on renal disease management, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
- Update treatment plans based on latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Advocate for clients to assure respected rights and wishes to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
Hospice Social Worker-Per Diem
Hackensack Meridian At Home and Hospice
06.2007 - Current
- Complete psychosocial evaluations and need assessments.
- Cultivated a strong network of community partnerships, enhancing resource availability for patients and families during their time of need.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted bereaved family members with grief support services, connecting them to community resources when needed.
- Empowered patients to make informed decisions about their end-of-life care through compassionate counseling sessions.
- Mentored new social workers joining the organization—sharing best practices while fostering a supportive learning environment.
Regional Lead Social Worker
Davita
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Provide direction to MSW within region.
- Conducted 1:1 and group operational reviews with social workers in the the region.
- Lead implementation of new social work initiatives within region.
- Work collaborative with the Divisional Lead Social Worker and Group Lead Social Worker to evolve and implement the Social Work model of care and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with Regional Facility Administrators, Regional Operation Directors, and Manager of Clinical Services to align and prioritize social work activities at Davita.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJBachelor in Social Work - Social Work
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJSkills
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #44SC04736400
New Jersey Clinical Social Worker
Timeline
Divisional Lead Social Worker
DaVita
01.2019 - Current
Regional Lead Social Worker
Davita
01.2013 - 12.2018
Hospice Social Worker-Per Diem
Hackensack Meridian At Home and Hospice
06.2007 - Current
Renal Social Worker
Davita
11.1992 - Current
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor in Social Work - Social Work
Georgian Court University