Maria Carmen Gutierrez
Deland,FL
Summary
Hard-working professional with 12 years of work experience and a proven knowledge of case work, community outreach and counseling. A team worker who is responsible, dependable, reliable, and proud of quality work. This professional has strong work ethic, willingness to learn more, and a positive attitude.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
AdventHealth
DeLand, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services, as needed.
- Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
- Educated clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
- Assisted individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Assisted uninsured and under-insured patients in obtaining medications through grants and community resources.
- Educated patients and caregivers on community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits and coverage.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
SOCIAL WORKER CASE MANAGER
SOCIAL WORKER CASE MANAGER
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Implemented solutions using client-centered care protocols
- Met directly with patient to assess needs and develop individualized continuing care plan in collaboration with physician
- Assesses patient's and families risk factors through evaluation of their prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support system, reactions to illness and ability to cope
- Assist the health care team in the patient assessments and placements for mental health services
- Incorporate clinical, social, and financial factors into the transition of care plan
- Identify and collaborate with healthcare team during rounds to efficiently communicate and facilitate quality care and transition as well as resolve potential barriers at transition
- Facilitates team discussion with patients, family and healthcare team when ethical dilemmas arise
- Reviews patient's information that include therapy notes, test results, progress notes, and history and physical to assist in patient's care
- Evaluate patient's potential for readmission throughout their stay and coordinate readmission interventions
- Ensure patient is notified of documentation that include IML, MOON, patient's choice and bundle letters
- Documented and establish patient's ADOT discharge disposition and updates as needed
- Assisted in Advance Directives, Living will, Health Care Surrogate, and DNR
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided individual therapy to adults, and children received individual as well as family sessions
- Updated treatment plans as needed
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts
- Performed crisis interventions with clients
- Evaluated clients' physical and mental condition, based on review of client information
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discussed what was happening in lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves and relationships
- Modified treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments and developed treatment plans
- Met with families, probation officers, police, or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during treatment process
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
04.2012 - 08.2019
- Provided patients with local resources and aiding in facilitating resources
- Provided clients with individualized counseling
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Completed new admissions and assessment for new patients, discharges, and completed PHQ-9 to patients
FAMILY CARE COORDINATOR
FAMILY CARE COORDINATOR
08.2007 - 05.2016
- Completed home visit, prevent child abuse, and neglect, and identify risk and interventions
- Complete assessments and develop family support plans
- Teach child development, positive parenting, childbirth, and breastfeeding
- Additionally, link families to community resources and services
Education
MASTER IN SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
University of Central Florida
08.2020
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK - GERONTOLOGY
university of central florida
05.2019
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) -
Daytona State College
05.2017
Skills
- Resource Referrals
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Case Planning and Management
- Community Organization
- Case Support
- Client Needs Assessment
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clients Rights
- Team Meetings
- Team Development
- Community Referrals
- Patient Assessments
- Professional Relationships
- Great Communication Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Community Resources
- Case Management
Additional Information
2
Languages
- Spanish
- Bilingual
References
References available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Worker
AdventHealth
09.2023 - Current
SOCIAL WORKER CASE MANAGER
SOCIAL WORKER CASE MANAGER
07.2021 - 09.2023
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST
09.2020 - 05.2021
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
01.2019 - 05.2019
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
04.2012 - 08.2019
FAMILY CARE COORDINATOR
FAMILY CARE COORDINATOR
08.2007 - 05.2016
MASTER IN SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
University of Central Florida
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK - GERONTOLOGY
university of central florida
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) -
Daytona State College
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