Invested Social Worker and student dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for the best interests of clients. Expertise in medical social work, case management, and mental health. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 3 years of background serving the community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Essentia Health
04.2023 - Current
Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
Collaborated on discharge planning with the patient's care team to provide a comprehensive and continuous plan of care.
Provided patient and family education on available resources for spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries.
Completed psychosocial admissions and need assessments.
Medical Social Worker
St. Luke's
09.2022 - 03.2023
Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
Case Manager & Mental Health Practitioner
Children’s Mental Health Services
01.2020 - 08.2022
Shadowing various positions and departments throughout the agency such as therapists, mental health practitioners, case managers, human resources, billing, front desk, medical records, and support staff.
Provided CTSS skills, Early Intervention, and Case Management services.
Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
Interviewed clients, families, and groups to assess situations, limitations, and issues and implement services to address needs.
Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers, and administrators to create and implement individualized behavior plans.
Education
Master's of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Wisconsin Superior
Superior, WI
05.2022
Associates of Arts Degree and Associates of Science - Applied Psychology and Human Services
Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids, MN
05.2020
Diploma -
Nashwauk-Keewatin High School
Nashwauk, MN
06.2018
Skills
Reliable
Empathetic
Adaptable
Organized
Hardworking
Communication
Critical Thinking
Grant Writing
Leadership
Documenting
Accomplishments
Itasca Community College's Psychology and Human Services Leadership Award Recipient (May 2020).
Licensed Social Worker in Minnesota. (August 10th, 2022)
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Essentia Health
04.2023 - Current
Medical Social Worker
St. Luke's
09.2022 - 03.2023
Case Manager & Mental Health Practitioner
Children’s Mental Health Services
01.2020 - 08.2022
Master's of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Wisconsin Superior
Associates of Arts Degree and Associates of Science - Applied Psychology and Human Services