Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Marilyn Adams

Kingman,AZ

Summary

Professional Social Worker with expertise in medical social work ranging from adoption work to hospice care. Twenty five years experience in social work education at CSWE accredited Universities and Colleges and in community colleges and online teaching. Master grant writer, Certified Rational Emotive Therapist, Administrative experience in non profit administration with Catholic Charities, School Social Work experience, Mental Health Therapist, , volunteer and social service organizer.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Social Worker

Living Waters Hospice
Kingman, AZ
07.2022 - Current
  • Provided emotional and practical support to individuals facing terminal illness.
  • Conducted assessments of patient needs, goals and preferences for end-of-life care.
  • Developed individualized plans of care for patients in accordance with their wishes and the policies of the hospice organization.
  • Assisted patients and their families in accessing community resources such as financial aid or bereavement services.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, family members, patients, physicians and other healthcare personnel to ensure continuity of care.
  • Maintained accurate records of client contacts according to agency protocols.

Hospital Social Worker

Kingman Regional Medical Center
Kingman, Arizona
07.2010 - 06.2020
  • Conducted assessments of patient's psychosocial needs and provided appropriate referrals.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients.
  • Assisted in coordinating discharge planning activities including referrals to community resources.
  • Educated patients and families on available social services and community resources.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or crises situations.
  • Actively advocated for clients rights during their stay at the hospital or upon discharge from the facility.
  • Worked closely with local agencies such as Children Services or Adult Protective Services when necessary.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation.
  • Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
12-1985

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Concordia College
Moorhead, MN
12-1976

Skills

  • Client documentation
  • Behavioral Counseling
  • Policy Planning
  • Grief and bereavement counseling
  • Resource Navigation
  • Client Advocacy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Behavioral therapy
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Case Documentation
  • Case Management
  • Community Referrals
  • CPR, First Aid, AED
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certified
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Social Services
  • Assessment skills

Affiliations

  • Board Member of Western Arizona Council of Governments Mohave County Action Committee; Grant wirier and member of Kingman Cancer Care Unit; Board President of Kingman Cares; Past President of Kingman Optimist Organization; Past President of Parents Anonymous - Kingman , AZ; Past President of Ukrainian Egg Society, Osseo, MN; Board member and grant writer for Kathryn Heindrich Adult Center- Kingman , AZ; Volunteer Kingman Regional Medical Center; Special Olympics State Treasurer- Wyoming 1981-1985; Member of the Duluth Project Domestic Violence 1978-1980.

Accomplishments

  • Author of A Baby Care Book for Young Parents, 1982- Wyoming Infant Stimulation Project, University of Wyoming; Women Making History -Kingman Az 2011; Mediator of the Year- Mohave County 2000; Support Team Member of the Year- Albany County School District, Laramie Wyoming 1986; Associate Faculty of the Year Social and Behavioral Sciences University of Wyoming 1986; Field Placement Instructor for Arizona State University, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Northern Arizona University , Western New Mexico University, University of California- Los Angeles, University of California, University of Minnesota.

Social Work facility

  • Associate Professor-University of Minnesota ( Teaching Assistant for Statical Package for Social Sciences and Social Policy 1978-79) Moorhead State University instructor Death and Dying 1976-77, University of Wyoming Associate Professor Introduction to Social Work , School Social Work, Field Instructor 1981-1987; Laramie County Community College Introduction to Sociology 1981-83; Mohave Community College Instructor and Facility 1978-2005 Introduction to Social Work, Case Management, Introduction to Sociology, Marriage and the Family, Social Organizations, Mediation, Drugs and Alcohol, Family and Children Services; Social And Behavioral Sciences Department Head, Director of Student Services;

Timeline

Hospice Social Worker

Living Waters Hospice
07.2022 - Current

Hospital Social Worker

Kingman Regional Medical Center
07.2010 - 06.2020

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Concordia College
Marilyn Adams