Kelsey Bartels
Shoreview,MN
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Social Work Float
M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing discharge planning strategies tailored to the unique needs of pediatric patients.
- Supported families in crisis by providing counseling, connecting them with community resources, and coordinating care with medical teams.
- Grief loss support
- Coordinated with legal representatives to ensure proper guardianship arrangements for children in need of protective services.
Psychotherapist
M Health Fairview Maplewood Adolescent Residential Dual Diagnosis Program
09.2020 - Current
- Provide chemical health counseling to adolescent’s, mental health-focused individual sessions, family sessions, group therapy, re-entry meetings, and treatment planning
- Collaborate on an interdisciplinary team to assess, evaluate, and treat adolescent patients to meet their dual diagnosis needs
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Led therapeutic process groups focused on topics such as grief, self-esteem, and anger management, facilitating peer support and personal growth among participants.
- Supervised trainee therapists in their clinical work, providing guidance and feedback to enhance their professional development.
- Complete C-SSRS to assess for safety and risk of suicide
- Administer medication assisted treatment (ie: suboxone for opioid use disorder).
Dialysis Social Worker & Lung Transplant Social Worker
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive psychosocial assessments and implementing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication by conducting regular case conferences and sharing vital information on patients'' progress.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all interventions, assessments, and case notes in accordance with regulatory guidelines and agency policies.
- Identifies problems/barriers within treatment plans and acts as a liaison between patients, their families, and medical teams.
- Increased patient compliance with treatment plans by addressing barriers to adherence and developing tailored interventions to overcome obstacles.
- Supported family members through the stages of grief and loss, providing compassionate counseling services during challenging times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
Clinical Assessor Evaluation Team
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop holistic, patient-centered care plans informed by in-depth clinical assessments.
- Enhanced care coordination for patients with complex needs through comprehensive assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Clinical Children’s Mental Health Case Manager III
Fraser
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Managed a caseload of 20 SED youth, assisting directly in the school setting to support students with their IEPs/goals, behavioral challenges, and develop treatment effective interventions to promote educational advancement
- Refer youth to least restrictive environment including social skills groups, individual therapy, ABA, family therapy, respite, ect
- Complete diagnostic assessments for new onboarding case management clients, administer screening tools (PHQ9, GAD, SDQ, CBCL, CASII, ECSII, ect)
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Complete authorization paperwork and daily progress notes of services.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators and other members of care team to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
Residential Counselor
Volunteers of America, Avanti Center for Girls
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Supervise and behavior manage adolescent girls diagnosed with various emotional disturbances, mental health disorders, emerging personality disorders, and trauma
- Conduct risk assessments to guarantee safety of the residents, write daily logs, prepare progress reports, and adhere to HIPAA privacy guidelines
- Intervene with crisis intervention strategies and exercise good judgment based on program expectations with restrictive procedure techniques.
- Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
- Conducted psychoeducation for clients on various aspects of DBT theory, enhancing understanding and commitment toward change among individuals seeking therapy services.
Mental Health Practitioner II
People Incorporated
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Mental health skills group leader planned curriculum for adolescent's with severe persistent mental health needs and work collaboratively on a team
- Served diverse populations including adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing various mental health challenges.
- Conducted skills group therapy sessions focused on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and interpersonal relationships to foster a supportive community environment.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary, ensuring client safety and appropriate support services.
Education
Masters of Clinical Social Work -
Augsburg University
05.2020
Skills
- Bereavement counseling
- Individualized Service Planning
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Substance abuse awareness
- Co-occurring disorders
- Medical social work
- Crisis intervention
- Case management proficiency
- School-based interventions
- Mental Health Assessment
- Time management abilities
- Home visits
Certification
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota, Washington (LICSW), Massachusetts (LCSW), and Oregon (LCSW)
- Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor (LADC), in Minnesota
Degrees
- MSW
- LICSW
- LADC
Timeline
Dialysis Social Worker & Lung Transplant Social Worker
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2024
Clinical Assessor Evaluation Team
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023
Pediatric Social Work Float
M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Psychotherapist
M Health Fairview Maplewood Adolescent Residential Dual Diagnosis Program
09.2020 - Current
Clinical Children’s Mental Health Case Manager III
Fraser
05.2018 - 12.2022
Mental Health Practitioner II
People Incorporated
06.2016 - 05.2018
Residential Counselor
Volunteers of America, Avanti Center for Girls
08.2014 - 08.2018
Masters of Clinical Social Work -
Augsburg University
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota, Washington (LICSW), Massachusetts (LCSW), and Oregon (LCSW)
- Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor (LADC), in Minnesota
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