Linda Solis
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated clinical social worker with extensive healthcare experience specializing in psycho-social assessments and resident-centered care plans. Expertise in facilitating communication during IDG conferences and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care. Proven ability to implement effective interventions prioritizing psycho-social health and wellness management, while adhering to state and federal regulatory guidelines. Recognized for compassionate patient advocacy, leveraging clinical competence and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of patients and families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Prudential Hospice/Palliative Services
Cerritos, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Complete psychosocial assessments to evaluate and support patients and their families with emotional needs associated with terminal illness, anticipatory grief, and bereavement needs by analyzing to determine appropriate counseling, and providing therapeutic interventions as needed. Initiate and determine resident specific Plan of Care that clinically addresses the needs of the patient/family. Facilitate communication among patients, and their family members, and members of the IDG/healthcare team. Recognize and provide education/support to family members in a manner guided by clinical assessment, and determine appropriate interventions, goals, needed services by navigating complex social systems/networks to obtain resources/solutions to link the patient and/or family member to appropriate services. Mentor, and supervise MSW interns from university internship programs by providing educational training and professional development in their last year of school. Knowledge in Home Health services.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families facing terminal illnesses.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Advocated for patient rights and access to necessary resources and services.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and families to ensure continuity of care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and appropriate interventions.
Medical Social Worker
Landmark Healthcare/Palliative Services
Cerritos, CA
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Creation and implementation of psycho-social assessments to evaluate patients needs and requirements to achieve and maintain their healthcare goals through telephonic and/or in-person home visits. Create person centered care plan goals and interventions including appropriate community services and supports. Provide brief therapeutic interventions such as solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and reframing techniques to promote patient/family self-management strategies and enhance connectivity between patients and members of the interdisciplinary team. Communication and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, internal and external partners to employ a variety of strategies and techniques to promote patient self management of their physical and mental health need’s with support. Proficient in Palliative Pathway conversations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and appropriate interventions.
Palliative/Hospice Care Clinical Social Worker
Care Choices Hospice and Palliative Services
Irvine, CA
09.2017 - 03.2021
- Uses discretion and judgment to support patients and their families with the complex emotional needs associated with terminal illness, anticipatory grief, and bereavement by analyzing their needs to determine appropriate counseling and providing individual patient/family therapeutic interventions as needed. Initiating, determining, and updating resident specific Plan of Care that clinically addresses the unique needs of the patient/family, facilitate communication among patients, family members, and members of the IDG/ healthcare team, recognize and provide educational/ support to family members in a manner guided by clinical assessment, and determine appropriate interventions and goals for the patient and family based on clinical assessment, advocate for needed services and navigate complex social systems/networks to obtain resources/solutions and link the patient and/ or family members to appropriate services. Monitor clinical compliance, completion of assessments, comprehensive care plans, and clinical progress notes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify clients' psychosocial needs and formulate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
SNF and Hospice Consulting
Dr. J’s Conceptual Consultants
Long Beach, CA
05.2014 - 02.2020
- Mentor and guide social workers and case managers; providing counsel to facility administration and overseeing all mental health, clinical social work, case management, and discharge planning elements at the facility. Assisted with program management, specialized education in-services, survey preparedness, and assessment/processes and implementation of the quality management program to reduce risk.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Clinical Social Worker
Coast Healthcare Management
Cypress, CA
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Creation and implementation of clinical social services assessment and intake tool to screen patient needs, highlight short and long-term goals, and coordinate client care. Conduct hospital, skilled nursing, and in-home visits to identify environmental concerns/needs, psych-social limitations, functional risks, and plan interventions based on findings. Work closely with patient’s primary care physician, case management team and member’s healthcare coverage to better facilitate patient needs.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to client needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client strengths and areas for improvement.
Director of Social Services/Case Management
The Peak/Goodman Group
Flagstaff, AZ
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct social service and case management departments. Completed clinical assessments and intake, interpret medical documentation, created care plans, over see discharge planning, collaborate with agencies and service providers to facilitate care coordination, linkage to appropriate community and internal resources. Interface directly with patient’s health insurance via submitting rehabilitation and clinical nursing notes, issuing NONMC denials, and advocating for additional skilled coverage due to clinical/medical necessity.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Clinical Social Services/Case Management
Alamitos West Health Care Center/Goodman Group
Los Alamitos, CA
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Complete initial and quarterly clinical assessments, formulate care plans, clinical documentation, individual psychotherapeutic interventions, client advocacy, linkage to appropriate community and internal resources. Lead family care plan meetings to identify needs and services for short and long term goals, complete MDS 3.0 assessments, facilitate Behavioral Management Committee and Bioethics Committee meetings, bereavement counseling, and address all psycho-social needs.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Social Service ISNP Specialist
SCAN Health Plan
Long Beach, CA
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Perform annual assessments of members telephonically to assess for eligibility. Create annual care plans, identifying any case management needs and/or referrals. Electronically document all assessment findings and care needs, with reference to short term and long term goals.
Clinical Social Work Internship
St Mary Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
02.2009 - 04.2010
- Complete psychosocial assessments, review resident care recommendations with team, patient, and family. Provide patient/family with social/emotional crisis intervention, and/or grief/bereavement counseling as needed. Provide appropriate counseling and education based on clinical assessment. Formulate and review short and long-term care plans addressing patient needs.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Masters in Social Work -
California State University
Long Beach, CA12.2010
Bachelors in Social Work -
California State University
Long Beach, CA01.2005
Skills
- Knowledge in Medicare, Medicaid requirements
- Knowledge in managed care and Healthcare navigation
- In Home Assessment and Care Planning Knowledge
- Psychosocial Assessment documentation
- Behavioral De-escalation (TAPs),
- Family support and assessing needs
- Hospice and Palliative Care Initiatives, Social Services/Case Management Knowledge,
- Knowledge of Community resource and referral process,
Certification
- Associate Clinical Social Worker Licensure/ASW 33084
- Platinum Service/Sexual Harassment Certificate/Geriatric Care.
- Motivational Interviewing Certified
- Bereavement Counselor Certified
- Specialized training on MDS 3.0, behavioral interventions, and psychotropic reduction.
- HIPPA compliance, mandated reporting and Elder abuse
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Prudential Hospice/Palliative Services
06.2025 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Landmark Healthcare/Palliative Services
01.2021 - 01.2025
Palliative/Hospice Care Clinical Social Worker
Care Choices Hospice and Palliative Services
09.2017 - 03.2021
Clinical Social Worker
Coast Healthcare Management
09.2015 - 06.2017
SNF and Hospice Consulting
Dr. J’s Conceptual Consultants
05.2014 - 02.2020
Director of Social Services/Case Management
The Peak/Goodman Group
08.2013 - 08.2014
Clinical Social Services/Case Management
Alamitos West Health Care Center/Goodman Group
08.2011 - 08.2013
Social Service ISNP Specialist
SCAN Health Plan
09.2010 - 08.2011
Clinical Social Work Internship
St Mary Medical Center
02.2009 - 04.2010
Masters in Social Work -
California State University
Bachelors in Social Work -
California State University