Marianna Peterson

• Completes comprehensive assessments, collaborates with patient, family and interdisciplinary team, develops plan of care
• Attend staff meetings and actively participate in IDT and other meetings. Establish rapport and therapeutic relationships with patients and families through nonjudgmental active listening, empathy and emotional support
• Maintain professional boundaries of personal beliefs, values and feelings on how it may influence individuals
• Complete ongoing documentation, re-assessments, and treatments offered.
• Demonstrate understanding and respect of how individuals are influenced by ethnicity, culture, values, religion, economic situations and health-related benefits

• Provided compassionate and supportive counseling to terminally ill patients and their families, addressed emotional, psychological, and social need
• Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify patient/family strengths, challenges, and goals for end-of-life care
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for patients in hospice care
• Participated in the preparation, evaluation, and execution of the interdisciplinary plan of care to ensure quality psychosocial care is provided to patients and families
• Referred patients and families to appropriate community resources as need
• Ensured compliance with all legal requirements related to patients’ confidentiality and privacy rights, in addition to compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborated with community organizations to identify resources and partnerships that could enhance service offerings
• Implemented data tracking systems to monitor program outcomes and measure effectiveness
• Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of both residents and staff members
• Coordinated grievances, planned resident's discharges, monitored behaviors and completed consents for psychotropic drugs
• Served as a resource for staff members on complex cases, offering guidance based on expertise in the field of social services

• Provided and advocated for residents and families to maximize their individualism, independence and maintain dignity

• Ensured compliance with all legal requirements related to patients confidentiality and privacy rights, in addition to compliance with regulatory standards

• Collaborated with community organizations to identify resources and partnerships that could enhance service offerings

• Implemented data tracking systems to monitor program outcomes and measure effectiveness

• Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of both residents and staff members

• Coordinated grievances, planned resident's discharges, monitored behaviors and completed consents for psychotropic drugs

• Served as a resource for staff members on complex cases, offering guidance based on expertise in social services field

• Responded promptly to crisis calls and emergencies, providing immediate support and intervention
• Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing mental health crises
• Documented all client interactions, assessments, and interventions accurately and thoroughly
• Maintained strict confidentiality regarding client information in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines
• Assessed and managed suicide risk, always ensuring the safety of clients

• Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust, empathy, respect, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity
• Maintained accurate records of client interactions, progress notes, referrals made, and outcomes achieved
• Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing immediate safety concerns and connecting families with emergency resources
• Led workshops on parenting skills development for groups of up to 20 participants
• Coordinated a holiday gift drive program that provided gifts for over 100 children from low-income households
• Served as a liaison between schools and families to ensure students received necessary educational support
• Provided ongoing emotional support to families experiencing trauma or crisis situations
• Collaborated with schools to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for children with special needs

• Provided one-on-one coaching, crisis intervention, emotional support to individuals facing difficult life situations and support in helping them develop essential life skills such as communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management
• Empowered clients by providing them with tools and techniques for overcoming challenges in their personal lives or professional careers
• Implemented behavior modification techniques to help individuals overcome negative habits or patterns of thinking
• Maintained accurate records of client progress including attendance records, assessment results, etc
• Conducted group and individual counseling; educate single/married members to learn skills and gain the confidence they need to face changes, handle difficult situations, and make informed decisions.
• Assisted individuals in setting realistic goals and developing action plans for personal/professional growth, and confidence
• Briefed and participated in yearly Suicide Awareness; performed Critical Incident Stress Debriefs as requested