LAURA GERAGHTY
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
To obtain a position as an LCSW
My skills include the Medical Arena and the Mental Health Arena. I am knowledgeable about insurance, medical terminology, resources available for Patients and Families, and medical diagnosis. I utilize a variety of modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. I have worked with/currently work with Adults, Adolescents, Children, and Infants.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Banner MDAnderson Cancer Center
01.2018 - Current
- Provide emotional support to Individuals that have been diagnosed with Cancer (and support people that are involved)
- Complete psychosocial evaluations (SIPAT) for Individuals that are pursuing Stem Cell Transplants
- I utilize the following tools- PHQ-9, DAST-10, GAD-7, CAGE, and AUDIT to assist in identifying Individuals needs
- Provide appropriate resources for Patients and Family.
Social Worker/Dietetic Technician
Healthy Futures
01.2003 - Current
- Provide individual counseling to Adolescents that suffer from Eating Disorders and other Co Morbid Diagnosis using therapeutic models such as CBT, DBT, Grief counseling, and Crisis counseling techniques
- Provide Nutrition counseling to Adolescents/Adults that suffer from Eating
- Run an IOP Nutrition Group for Adolescents that suffer from Eating Disorders.
Social Worker
Banner Gateway Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2018
- Work in an Interdisciplinary team setting to assure Patients and Families have the appropriate discharge plan ie: Dialysis, IV antibiotics, Hospice, Equipment, Rehab, and appropriate needs for new Parents/Babies
- Provide appropriate resources to Patients and Families
- My experience entails ICU, PCU, OB, and SCN/NICU
- Team member on the ICU Dyad Project.
Social Worker (and Dietetic Technician)
Banner Mesa Medical Center, Mesa Lutheran Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2007
- Worked in a team approach to assure the Patients and Families have the appropriate needs at discharge
- Determine the insurance coverage and qualifications for post Hospital needs.
Social Worker
Desert Vista Behavioral Health
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Work with Individuals that have been petitioned and court ordered for mental health treatment
- Complete the mental health court process and attend mental health court appointment with the Patients
- Work with Patients and Families and arrange the appropriate discharge needs.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2002
Bachelor of Social Work -
Arizona State University
01.2001
Dietetics -
Spokane Community College
01.1993
Skills
Skill in a range of specialized interventions used in specialty treatment programs
Diagnosis Insurance
Medical terminology
Mental Health Case Management
Crisis Intervention
Medicare and Medicaid
Individual and group counseling or psychotherapy
Additional Information
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker License Number LCSW-12184-Expires 11/24
- Dietetic Technician Registration ID Number - 808783
Timeline
Social Worker
Banner MDAnderson Cancer Center
01.2018 - Current
Social Worker
Banner Gateway Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2018
Social Worker/Dietetic Technician
Healthy Futures
01.2003 - Current
Social Worker
Desert Vista Behavioral Health
01.2002 - 01.2005
Social Worker (and Dietetic Technician)
Banner Mesa Medical Center, Mesa Lutheran Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2007
Master of Social Work -
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Arizona State University
Dietetics -
Spokane Community College
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