Krista Sissell, LLMSW
Six Lakes,MI
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes a variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship
Hospice of Michigan
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Working as part of interdisciplinary team engaging in over 500 hours of hands-on training to enhance clinical social work expertise
- Collaborating with various agencies, facilities, and hospitals to ensure optimal patient care
- Conducting comprehensive assessments, coordinating resources, developing treatment plans, and providing comprehensive support through educational, emotional, and spiritual assistance to patients, families, and caregivers
- Working directly with patients and families through challenging end-of-life process, delivering anticipatory and post-death grief support
- Utilizing advanced clinical skills and interventions to ensure holistic approach to patient well-being
Internship
R.I.S.E. Advocacy
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Attended over 500 hours of meetings and hands-on training to advance professional social work knowledge
- Co-facilitated domestic violence support group
- Collaborated with various community agencies to assist clients in securing housing, medical care, and employment
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions
- Performed biopsychosocial assessments and facilitated case coordination services and case management duties
Administrator
White Oaks Adult Foster Care
01.2008 - 02.2018
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for twelve-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to clients and staff
- Collaborated with medical professionals and community providers to identify and resolve needs and plan and coordinate treatments
- Maintained electronic files and records
- Completed assessments and person-centered plans to monitor, evaluate, and record personal progress with respect to treatment goals
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with state licensing guidelines.
Education
Master of Social Work, MSW -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2024
Bachelor of Social Work, BSW -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2022
Skills
- Assessments/Treatment Plans
- Strengths Based Solution Focused Interventions
- Social Welfare Policies and Community Resources
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Case Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cultural Competency
- Elder Care Knowledge
- HIPPA
Timeline
Internship
Hospice of Michigan
08.2023 - 02.2024
Internship
R.I.S.E. Advocacy
05.2022 - 10.2022
Administrator
White Oaks Adult Foster Care
01.2008 - 02.2018
Master of Social Work, MSW -
Walden University
Bachelor of Social Work, BSW -
Walden University
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