Livia Slabodkin
Rochester,NY
Summary
Dedicated social worker well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
Strong Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments to accurately identify client needs and strengths, informing appropriate interventions and services.
- Served as a liaison between clients' families members or caretakers during periods of hospitalization or intensive outpatient programs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care for patients transitioning back into the community.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to increase client engagement in treatment.
- Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Inpatient Social Worker
Strong Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Served as a Social Worker on Acute Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation unit at Strong Memorial Hospital.
- Assisted families in navigating complex healthcare systems, ensuring access to necessary resources and safe discharge planning within the Rochester community.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify patient strengths, needs, and potential barriers to discharge from inpatient hospitalization.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for coordinated care and effective treatment strategies.
- Developed discharge planning strategies to promote smooth transitions from inpatient care to home or other facilities.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY06.2019
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Suicide Prevention
- Coordinating Care
- Community Resources
- Patient support
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Licensed Master of Social Worker - July 2022
Timeline
Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
Strong Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Inpatient Social Worker
Strong Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2023
Master of Social Work -
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University At Buffalo