Kristen Steglich, LCSW
San Bruno,CA
Summary
Compassionate social worker with several years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Oncology Social Worker
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
San Francisco, California
11.2018 - 10.2025
- Advocated for patients' emotional and social well-being through direct support.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss care options and promote understanding.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and resource availability.
- Provided crisis intervention services to families in distressing situations.
- Educated families on available community resources and support systems.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records system.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
Pediatric Social Worker - Oncology/BMT
Primary Children's Medical Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
11.1998 - 10.2018
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to create and implement comprehensive patient treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers, support systems, and community resources to identify patient needs.
- Coordinated care transitions while advocating for patients to enhance service delivery.
- Delivered crisis intervention services to address urgent patient requirements.
- Provided end-of-life counseling and support to patients and families in critical situations including loss and bereavment.
- Ensured exceptional patient outcomes by managing costs and resource allocation effectively.
- Served as an advocate for effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
On Call - Medical Social Worker
Mckay Dee Hospital
Ogden, Utah
09.1992 - 11.1998
- Delivered crisis intervention and counseling to patients and families during acute trauma and/or loss.
- Counseled staff on managing patient crises, and provided support after death.
- Facilitated patient applications for financial and medical assistance, including post-discharge care referrals.
Social Worker - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
North Davis Hospital
Layton, Utah
09.1995 - 08.1996
- Performed intake screenings, evaluations, and psychosocial assessments to develop treatment plans.
- Facilitated individual and group psychotherapy sessions to support client progress.
- Participated in inpatient care planning and multidisciplinary team meetings including discharge planning.
- Managed referral-placement processes while coordinating with community resources.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, NV05-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05-1993
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Treatment planning
- Care coordination
- Resource allocation
- Grief and loss counseling
- Child and family advocacy
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Pediatric Oncology Social Worker
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2025
Pediatric Social Worker - Oncology/BMT
Primary Children's Medical Center
11.1998 - 10.2018
Social Worker - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
North Davis Hospital
09.1995 - 08.1996
On Call - Medical Social Worker
Mckay Dee Hospital
09.1992 - 11.1998
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Weber State University