Lindy Griffith
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dynamic social worker with a proven track record at Life Care Centers of America, specializing in individualized care planning and crisis intervention. Adept at multidisciplinary collaboration, I have successfully mentored junior staff and advocated for client rights, enhancing service delivery and fostering supportive environments for clients and families.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Life Care Centers of America
04.2011 - 08.2025
- Developed individualized care plans to address client needs and enhance well-being.
- Facilitated crisis intervention sessions, effectively resolving conflicts and providing emotional support.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive care delivery for residents.
- Mentored junior social workers, improving case management skills and promoting best practices.
- Advocated for client rights within the healthcare system, ensuring access to necessary resources and services.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client progress, adjusting interventions as necessary for optimal results.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
Social Worker
Independence School District
05.1996 - 07.2006
- Established community partnerships to enhance service offerings and support networks for residents' families.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Collaborated with schools to address students'' social-emotional needs, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centered care.
- Assisted clients in navigating the legal system, attending court hearings as needed and providing support throughout the process.
- Supervised interns or junior staff members, providing direction on best practices in social work and contributing to their professional growth as practitioners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Welfare
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-1989
Skills
- Individualized care planning
- Crisis intervention
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Case management
Certification
- Licensed LBSW -2011, license is current.
Timeline
Social Worker
Life Care Centers of America
04.2011 - 08.2025
Social Worker
Independence School District
05.1996 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Social Welfare
University of Kansas