Josephine Sanseverino
Terryville,CT
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in case management and skilled nursing. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 21-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Clinical Social Worker
Civita Care Centers
2021.11 - Current
- Oversees seven facilities
- Train new social workers
- Educate 14 social workers on federal regulations
- Evaluate company documentation
- Conduct mock surveys
- Network with outside agencies and corporate IDT.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Led inservices on topics relevant to client populations served, empowering individuals with valuable knowledge and tools for self-advocacy.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Director of Social Services
Apple Rehab
2019.01 - 2022.04
- 1Documents according to state/federal guidelines
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Facilitated 15-17 discharges weekly
- Conducts social, trauma and biopsychosocial assessments
- Dc planner/networker with outside agencies.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Child and Family Therapist Intern in CATS Program
Klingberg Family Centers
2020.09 - 2021.05
- Provided Individual Therapy services to children (ages 3-15) and families under the Risking Connection Trauma Framework utilizing evidence-based practices
- Trained in Evidence Based Practice modality TF-CBT
- Developed goal-oriented treatment plans
- Conducted trauma assessments
- Clinically diagnosed and provided support services to child victims of physical and sexual abuse, child witnesses to domestic violence, and trafficking victims
- Knowledgeable on billing and insurance
- Managed required caseload for Interns and conducted weekly intakes
- Completed documentation on time up to policy and protocol standards
- Specialized and trained in utilizing telehealth services
- Collaborated with staff on a multi-disciplinary team and parent counselors to provide the most effective and efficient service for parents and families
- Interacted in individual and group supervision under LCSW clinicians
- Consulted in psychiatric clinical rounds for medical advice and treatment plans
- Engaged in policy and grant funding changes within the agency and advocacy work
- Attended MDT meetings for clinical consultations with police, DCF, medical staff, and clinicians
- Completed additional and all required agency trainings for Interns
- Communicated with staff to develop a clinical practice innovation protocol to determine which clinicians should continue treatment over telehealth or in-person during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Enhanced client relationships by providing empathetic listening and support during challenging times.
Director of Social Services
Autumn lake
2016.12 - 2019.12
- Case manager for 45 short term patients
- Facility liaison for patients and families when creating plan of care
- Provided psychosocial support.
- Facilitated open communication between staff members, promoting teamwork and collaborative problem-solving approaches to challenges faced by clients.
- Established preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs of the resident's
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by diligently monitoring policies and procedures within the department.
Director Social Services
Cheshire Regional Rehab
2015.11 - 2016.12
- Case manager for 120 residents
- Develops discharge plans with families and resident
- Performs chart audits and QAPI's quarterly
- Provides psychosocial support to residents and families
- Adheres to state required documentation
- Completes all Ascends, MDS'S and care plans
- Facilitates care plan, Medicare and discharge meetings
- Completes all admission packets and assessments
- Oversees part-time employee
- Facilitates groups for residents and families.
Outreach Coordinator / Marketing Director
Covenant village of Cromwell
2014.10 - 2015.11
- Maintain all logbooks and financial records
- Meet with families and prospective clients.
- Developed partnerships with relevant stakeholders, strengthening the organization''s presence in the community.
- Monitored progress towards outreach goals regularly, making adjustments as needed to ensure continued success of initiatives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant policies and regulations affecting target populations, informing program development accordingly.
- Streamlined communication processes within the organization, improving information flow among team members involved in outreach activities.
- Facilitated strong relationships with community members by attending local events, serving as a liaison between the organization and its constituents.
Director of Social Services
Spectrum Health Care
2013.09 - 2014.10
- Case manager for 120 residents
- Develops discharge plan for all Short-term residents
- Performs all chart audits
- Provides psychosocial support to residents and families
- Adheres to state required documentation
- Completes all Ascends, MDS'S and care plans
- Facilitates care plan, Medicare and discharge meetings
- Completes all admission packets and assessments
- Oversees part-time employee
- Facilitates groups for residents and families
- Counseling residents on a regular basis in a variety of settings, group/individually, which includes discussion of specific problems and implementation of solutions
- Providing psychosocial support to residents and their family members as needed
- Working strategically within an interdisciplinary team including: physicians, all branches of therapy (speech, physical, occupational), dietician, and nursing.
- Facilitated open communication between staff members, promoting teamwork and collaborative problem-solving approaches to challenges faced by clients.
Education
Master's in clinical social work -
University of Saint Joseph
05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Saint Joseph
05.2003
Skills
- Working well with a diverse group of clients and personnel
- Strengths-based solution-focused therapy
- Multitasking in high stress and fast place environments
- Completes all social service assessments and documentation
- Motivational intervening skills /CBT
- Knowledgeable in trauma informed care
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Compassionate
Timeline
Regional Clinical Social Worker
Civita Care Centers
2021.11 - Current
Child and Family Therapist Intern in CATS Program
Klingberg Family Centers
2020.09 - 2021.05
Director of Social Services
Apple Rehab
2019.01 - 2022.04
Director of Social Services
Autumn lake
2016.12 - 2019.12
Director Social Services
Cheshire Regional Rehab
2015.11 - 2016.12
Outreach Coordinator / Marketing Director
Covenant village of Cromwell
2014.10 - 2015.11
Director of Social Services
Spectrum Health Care
2013.09 - 2014.10
Master's in clinical social work -
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Saint Joseph
References
References available upon request
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