Laura Devereux, LMSW
Selden,NY
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
St. Charles Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Utilizes High Risk Screening to assist in determining patient’s need for discharge planning services.
- Develops and implements appropriate and safe discharge plan based on interdisciplinary team recommendations.
- Incorporates knowledge of community resources and entitlement programs in all planning.
- Serve as liaison between community agencies and hospital.
- Documents initial psychosocial assessment in a timely manner.
Social Worker
Luxor Nursing and Rehabilitation at Sayville
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Develops specific care plans based on the needs of the individual patients.
- Completes Minimum Data Set's in a timely manner.
- Implements advanced directives and facilitates end of life planning discussions.
- Facilitates care plan meetings with families and residents to ensure a safe discharge back into the community
- Audits all paperwork including room changes, PASRR, and Advanced Directives.
Behavior Intervention Specialist
AHRC Suffolk
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Provide therapeutic support to adults and seniors with intellectual disabilities and other cognitive deficits.
- Develops behavior modification programs and provide ongoing monitoring and updating of each individual's plan.
- Provide ongoing training to support staff on behavior intervention strategies.
- Participate in all treatment meetings, case reviews, and discharge planning meetings.
Social Work Assistant
Luxor Nursing and Rehabilitation at Mills Pond
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Conduct initial biopsychosocial assessments on new admissions
- Complete MDSs in a timely manner
- Facilitate care plan meetings with families and residents to ensure a safe discharge back into the community
- Remain available for supportive needs.
Social Work Intern
Hudson River Healthcare
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Conduct SBIRT screenings of patients in a primary care setting.
- Perform psychosocial assessments for patients with mental health and substance use disorders.
- Assess patients for risk of suicidal ideations
- Connect patients with community resources.
Education
Masters of Social Work, Advanced Standing Program -
Stony Brook University
05.2020
Bachelors of Social Work -
Stony Brook University
05.2019
Skills
- Electronic Medical/Health Records
- Ability to effectively communicate and actively listen
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Oral and Written communication
- Critical thinking
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
Licensure
Licensed Master Social Worker
State of New York
License number: 115301
Timeline
Social Worker
St. Charles Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Social Worker
Luxor Nursing and Rehabilitation at Sayville
03.2021 - 10.2022
Behavior Intervention Specialist
AHRC Suffolk
08.2020 - 03.2021
Social Work Assistant
Luxor Nursing and Rehabilitation at Mills Pond
05.2020 - 08.2020
Social Work Intern
Hudson River Healthcare
09.2019 - 03.2020
Masters of Social Work, Advanced Standing Program -
Stony Brook University
Bachelors of Social Work -
Stony Brook University