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Margaret Falkowski

North Haven,CT

Summary

Compassionate licensed clinical social worker with background in providing support and guidance to patients navigating complex health systems. Skilled in developing personalized care plans, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and advocating for patient needs. Unwavering dedication to improve patient outcomes through effective communication, resource coordination, and emotional support. Abides by standards of professional ethics and functions on interdisciplinary treatment team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acute Care Licensed Clinical Social Worker- GS 11

West Haven VA Medical Center
West Haven, CT
12.2021 - Current
  • Uses comprehensive knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures, including acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses and injuries, common medications, and their side effects, and medical terminology.
  • Actively participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team through collaboration with veterans and families in the development and implementation of treatment goals and interventions.
  • Assesses the appropriate level of care and services required for ongoing recommended treatment and rehabilitation, in-home visiting services, and medical equipment to ensure continuity of care and create an environment conducive to recovery and well-being.
  • Collaborates with patients, family members, the interdisciplinary team, VA colleagues, and non-VA staff in a professional and courteous manner to uphold the dignity and respect of all individuals.
  • Develops ongoing discharge plans for complex social admissions, working with veterans and their family members to routinely identify and address patient and family concerns.
  • Attends training related to social work practices and mental health topics.
  • Consults with community agencies regarding resources available for clients' needs.
  • Provides referrals for additional services, such as housing assistance, substance use treatment programming, or financial aid programs, when appropriate.
  • Advocates for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.

Care Coordination Licensed Master Social Worker

Danbury Hospital
Danbury, CT
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Provided counseling, crisis intervention and complex discharge planning services to assigned inpatients and patients in designated outpatient areas.
  • Completed psychosocial assessments to identify prudent needs and designed an appropriate discharge plan to address identified needs.
  • Independently managed an assigned caseload of patients including those with complex discharge plans; sought conservatorships when needed.
  • Participated in discharge plan design with the Clinical Care Coordinator on the units or in the emergency department.
  • Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.

Acute Care/Medical Emergency Room Student Intern

Veteran Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System
North Haven, Connecticut
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Under the supervision of an LCSW Field Instructor:
  • Assessed psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and family members through comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to define needs, strengths and potential barriers to discharge.
  • Developed fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses (i.e. acute/traumatic illness, medications and their side effects, medical terminology).
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with interdisciplinary team and community agencies.
  • Utilized an empathetic approach to care and provided emotional support to Veteran and/or family members during medical/mental health challenges.

Social Work Intern

Metropolitan Business Academy
New Haven, CT
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Promoted a safe learning environment by responding proactively to bullying incidents or other disruptive behaviors.
  • Developed and led workshops on life skills, coping strategies, and community resources.
  • Supported clients in crisis situations by providing immediate resources and referrals.
  • Attended meetings, training, conferences, and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
  • Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
  • Monitored and reported on client progress towards goals in care plans.
  • Provided one-on-one counseling sessions to support client mental health and well-being.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management and Policy: Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology

University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
09.2018

Skills

  • Clinical assessment
  • Care coordination
  • Discharge planning
  • Psychosocial evaluation
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient advocacy
  • Cultural competence
  • Crisis intervention
  • Coordinating services

Certification

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (June 2024)
  • BLS/CPR Certified- American Heart Association (March 2025)

Timeline

Acute Care Licensed Clinical Social Worker- GS 11

West Haven VA Medical Center
12.2021 - Current

Care Coordination Licensed Master Social Worker

Danbury Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021

Acute Care/Medical Emergency Room Student Intern

Veteran Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System
09.2020 - 05.2021

Social Work Intern

Metropolitan Business Academy
08.2019 - 06.2020

Master of Social Work -

Southern Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management and Policy: Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology

University of New Hampshire

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