Leah Meyer
Brookline,USA
Summary
Self-reliant and driven with genuine interest in supporting families and individuals in vulnerable situations. Skilled in establishing courses of action by exploring options and setting achievable goals with clients. Utilization of trauma informed approaches to support individuals and families from diverse backgrounds with unique challenges. Currently in the process of transferring social work license from the state of Utah to Massachusetts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Brigham Women's Faulkner Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Provided clinical support and care coordination for patients in a Level 4 hospital detox unit, including conducting assessments, facilitating therapy, and collaborating with medical staff to support safe withdrawal and ongoing treatment planning.
- Completed thorough intake assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for incoming detox patients, ensuring proper placement or referrals to IOP, PHP, residential treatment, or other services.
- Used motivational interviewing to help patients explore their goals and work through barriers to change, increasing their chances of long-term recovery.
- Ensured culturally sensitive care so patients from all backgrounds felt respected, understood, and supported throughout their detox experience.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions that encouraged open discussion, peer support, and shared learning in a safe, welcoming environment.
- Participated in daily interdisciplinary rounds and worked closely with nurses, doctors, and behavioral health staff to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.
- Communicated and collaborated with family members (when appropriate), offering education and support to help them better understand the recovery process and strengthen the patient’s support system.
- Worked with patients’ outpatient providers to ensure continuity of care and a smooth transition after detox.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
University Of Utah Health
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Worked with the University of Utah's Huntsman Mental Health Institute, a 170-bed psychiatric hospital which includes both inpatient and outpatient mental health services for adults and children. Performed intake and discharge planning for children and adolescents in their youth Intermediate Services Programs (day treatment, residential).
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for patients coming into the hospital (inpatient hospitalization, residential, day treatment, intensive outpatient, etc.).
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric technicians, nurses etc.) to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Maintained documentation of patient notes via MyChart, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back home (outpatient therapy and psychiatry, intensive outpatient services, etc.).
- Developed safety plans for high-risk patients, effectively managing emergency situations to ensure safety and wellbeing.
- Provided coverage for the Assessment and Receiving Center by performing bio-psychosocial assessments for adults and children presenting for acute inpatient hospitalization when staffing was short.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions (process groups, dialectical behavioral therapy) for children and adolescents in day treatment, residential and inpatient programs.
- Assisted the inpatient team by taking cases for individual therapy when coverage was needed.
Clinical Social Work Intern
The Women's Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided individual counseling services to 6-8 adolescent and adult clients under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to address each client's needs and treatment goals.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
- Built trust and rapport with a compassionate approach.
- Documented client's information, treatment plans and responses.
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to guide discussion with patients.
Recovery Navigator (Social Services Specialist I)
Fairfax County Government
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided comprehensive case management services to adult residents of a jail-based correctional facility to help support their reentry into society.
- Worked closely with clients on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) by providing recovery-based resources and education.
- Aided with needs related to identification replacements (ID, birth certificates, social security cards), transportation, benefits enrollment, and more.
- Coordinated entry into recovery-based housing programs such as short-term rehabilitation programs and transitional housing.
- Collaborated with institutional staff, area law enforcement, mental health boards, county attorneys and treatment providers.
- Assisted clients with issues related to housing, employment, and healthcare.
- Facilitated cognitive behavioral based groups (Moral Recognition Therapy, Decision Points) to improve clients' level of functioning.
Senior Case Manager for Domestic Violence and Supportive Housing Programs
Shelter House Inc
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Provided Case Management services to 8-10 families at a time residing in a domestic violence supportive housing program while supervising two other Case Managers assigned to the program.
- Oversaw implementation of Rapid Rehousing program, collaborating with management to implement smooth operation of all aspects of program and responding to any operational setbacks.
- Provided direct services to clients, including safety planning, crisis intervention, case management and advocacy.
- Assisted and accompanied clients and families to court, legal appointments, health care, public benefits and social or community agencies relative to client short- and long-term stabilization goals.
- Informally mentored new case managers, volunteers and interns by answering questions, offering opportunities to shadow and observe and explaining basic information about company procedures.
Case Manager for Domestic Violence and Supportive Housing Programs
Shelter House Inc
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Handled significant responsibilities and caseloads of 10+ families residing in domestic violence supportive housing programs (transitional housing, rapid rehousing) ranging from 1-2 years.
- Advocated on behalf of clients and families for services including basic needs, housing, employment and other related issues.
- Composed correspondence, case notes, narrative, technical reports, and related documents using computer-based applications.
- Utilization of Homeless Management Information System (Coordinated Entry System) record client's demographic information and for purposes of putting them on various housing waitlists.
- Assisted clients with finding affordable housing and applying for housing programs (Housing Choice Voucher, Permanent Supportive Housing) when available.
- Maintained correspondence with other community professionals (Child Protective Services, Human Services Workers, etc.) to fully support clients.
Case Manager for Artemis House Programs
Shelter House Inc
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed a caseload of 5-10 individuals and families residing in an emergency shelter, who have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking.
- Assessed client needs while in shelter and developing strategies to meet those needs.
- Provided necessary referrals for clients for services for food, clothing, housing and budgeting assistance.
- Maintained client confidentiality by ensuring client's personal information is Violence Against Women Act compliant.
- Provided clients with information on how to apply for benefits Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, Disability, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and Medicaid/Medicare.
- Encouraged clients to be self-sustainable by using trauma informed care approaches.
- Ensured client's safety by safety planning with clients during each meeting and when needed.
- Provided advocacy and support to clients when accompanying them to court proceedings such as for Protective Orders.
Residential Coordinator for Artemis House Programs
Shelter House Inc
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided support to callers of the shelter's 24/7 hotline: Responded to a caller's situation appropriately by safety planning and providing resources and shelter when necessary.
- Interviewed callers to assess eligibility and process applications into shelter, including recording information while respecting client privacy and confidentiality, ensuring compliance with Artemis House policy.
- Provided crisis intervention services to a culturally diverse population of clients and their families.
- Responsible for coordinating and conducting intake of new clients entering shelter.
- Created a nurturing, safe, and welcoming environment to minimize stress for clients and their families entering shelter.
- Engaged affected clients in conversation to better determine their specific needs for counseling and support.
- Responded to client's educational and vocational needs: helped clients find and apply for jobs and assisted clients with housing searches.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Arizona State University Online
Tempe, AZ08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Science with Minor in Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2016
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Service Coordination
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Advocacy
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Client-Centered Planning
Certification
- License Independent Clinical Social Worker, Massachusetts –February 2025-July 2027
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Utah – Oct 2024 to Present
- Clinical Social Worker, Utah – Oct 2022 to Oct 2024
Timeline
Social Worker
Brigham Women's Faulkner Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
University Of Utah Health
10.2022 - 02.2025
Clinical Social Work Intern
The Women's Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
Recovery Navigator (Social Services Specialist I)
Fairfax County Government
03.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Case Manager for Domestic Violence and Supportive Housing Programs
Shelter House Inc
01.2021 - 03.2021
Case Manager for Domestic Violence and Supportive Housing Programs
Shelter House Inc
01.2020 - 12.2020
Case Manager for Artemis House Programs
Shelter House Inc
01.2019 - 12.2019
Residential Coordinator for Artemis House Programs
Shelter House Inc
03.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Science with Minor in Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Social Work -
Arizona State University Online
Community Service
- ADAPT, Cofacilitator, Fairfax, VA, 2018-2021
- Provided support during an eighteen-week rehabilitative program for offenders of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse through education and support.
- Hotline Volunteer, May 2017 to Feb 2021, Fairfax, VA, Domestic And Sexual Violence Services
Assisted callers of the County's 24/7 hotline for survivors of domestic violence by providing them with education
and guidance intended to help them recognize early signs of domestic violence.
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