Leigh McBride, LMSW
North Augusta,SC
Summary
Caring Social Worker offering case management expertise with proven competence to quickly build trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and diagnosis management. Committed to achieving high-quality, cost-effective care for patients and families. Dedicated Social Worker with 9 years of experience helping clients change behaviors and access family and community resources to manage health. Develops and implements training for staff and attends seminars and conferences for professional development. Continuously improves processes and services to support patient care, education and research.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Social Worker
Georgia Hospice
04.2024 - Current
- Cultivated a strong network of community partnerships, enhancing resource availability for patients and families during their time of need.
- Streamlined referral processes within the hospice by working closely with intake coordinators and establishing clear communication channels.
- Enhanced patient and family understanding of hospice services by providing thorough education and resources.
- Improved patient care by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all social work interventions in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Empowered patients to make informed decisions about their end-of-life care through compassionate counseling sessions.
Hospice Social Worker
Affinis Hospice
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Streamlined referral processes within the hospice by working closely with intake coordinators and establishing clear communication channels.
- Organized support group meetings for grieving family members, fostering an environment conducive to healing after loss.
- Enhanced patient and family understanding of hospice services by providing thorough education and resources.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all social work interventions in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Empowered patients to make informed decisions about their end-of-life care through compassionate counseling sessions.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and wishes, coordinating with legal professionals to establish advance directives.
Assessment Coordinator
Aurora Medical Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Served as agency liaison among other service providers, community organizations and government entities
- Wrote timely and accurate case notes to inform follow-up for effective, successful case management.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
Dialysis Social Worker
American Renal Associates
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Communicated with physician to create targeted care plan by considering patient age and population-specific needs.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
- Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
Stay at Home Mom/Homeschool Teacher
CO-OP
06.2004 - 09.2020
- Observed students for specific learning styles and planned activities to maximize learning.
- Maintained order and discipline with creative strategies focused on keeping young children occupied and entertained during important lessons.
- Implemented assistive technologies for struggling learners.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Social Worker
Care Management Consultants
06.2001 - 06.2004
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
Social Worker
Bryce Hospital
05.1999 - 05.2001
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Planned and coordinated discharge from care facility to patient's home.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.1999
Master of Science - Human Development
Samford University
Birmingham, AL05.1997
Skills
- Documentation Skills
- Decision-Making
- Punctual and Dependable
- Psychosocial Assessments
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker
- South Carolina License - 14867
- Georgia License - MSW002893
Timeline
Hospice Social Worker
Georgia Hospice
04.2024 - Current
Hospice Social Worker
Affinis Hospice
10.2023 - 04.2024
Assessment Coordinator
Aurora Medical Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
Dialysis Social Worker
American Renal Associates
09.2020 - 05.2023
Stay at Home Mom/Homeschool Teacher
CO-OP
06.2004 - 09.2020
Social Worker
Care Management Consultants
06.2001 - 06.2004
Social Worker
Bryce Hospital
05.1999 - 05.2001
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Master of Science - Human Development
Samford University
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