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Mary Ceil Hanley

Indianapolis,IN

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Veteran Justice Outreach Social Worker

Veteran Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
07.2019 - Current
  • VJO works with veterans who are involved in the legal system.
  • Complete assessment with the Veteran at the jail
  • Connect to treatment, housing, and medical care to help divert the veteran from re-entering the legal system.
  • Advocated for a veteran to be accepted to the Indianapolis Veteran Treatment Court, which is a problem-solving court.
  • VJO for the Indianapolis Veteran Treatment Court. Provided case management, connected the Veteran to treatment, and provided motivational and supportive therapy.
  • VJO also provided jail outreach to Hancock County and Shelby County.
  • Assisted veterans in getting into residential treatment, placing consults, arranging intake, and assisting with transportation.

Psychiatric Emergency Room Social Worker

Veteran Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
03.2014 - 07.2019
  • The role consisted of evaluating veterans who would present with a mental health crisis, which included concerns of suicide, homicidal thoughts, or being gravely disabled.
  • The ER social worker completes an assessment and staff case with the psychiatrist on recommendations for the veteran, which would include admission or connection to outpatient services if the veteran is deemed safe for release.
  • ER social worker is also completing assessments on weekends and evenings for veterans who were admitted to the acute mental health unit.
  • ER SW worked closely with first responders to help advise on the needs of at-risk veterans.

Emergency Room Social Worker

Riley Children's Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana
02.2012 - 02.2014
  • Provided crisis intervention services, as needed.
  • Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
  • Provided grief counseling to parents of children who sustained trauma or a critical medical condition.
  • Completed a forensic evaluation for children as young as newborns who present with injuries.
  • Worked closely with Child Protective Services, filing reports when there was neglect, abuse, or concern.
  • Completed suicide screening for adolescents who presented with safety concerns
  • Connected children to treatment when identified at risk
  • Responded to codes, and traumas on each of the hospital units

NICU Social Worker

Riley Children's Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana
02.2011 - 02.2012
  • Provided ongoing supportive therapy to NICU parents.
  • Provided grief therapy and resources to parents who lost an infant or had significant medical needs.
  • Worked with a multidisciplinary team weekly, staffing the needs of the family, and developing an optimal plan for the infant at discharge.
  • Providing case management and connecting parents to resources in the community for education, and additional support.
  • Attended daily rounds to give updates on family concerns and to advocate for the needs of the family.
  • Worked with community partners, which included Child Protective Services, if the infant is at risk.
  • Assisted families in saying goodbye if infant passes away. Arranging quiet place for family to grieve and providing support. SW also assisted in arranging funeral if needed

Pulmonary Social Worker

Riley Children's Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
03.2007 - 02.2011
  • Psycho-social assessments of familie
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Working with Child Protective Services if medical neglect identified
  • Assist with linkage to financial and community reources
  • Social Worker for High Risk Asthma Clinic. Seeing families weekly and providing education and linkage to Public Health Nurse for medical support
  • Attended weekly rounds and daily rounds to update team on the current needs of family and concerns
  • Advocated for additional support for families struggling and needing assistance to have success with chronic medical needs of family
  • Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
  • Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.

Therapist

Vericare Psychology Services
Indianapolis, IN
07.2006 - 03.2007
  • Mental Health Counseling in Nursing Homes.
  • I traveled to several nursing homes to provide therapy, education to nursing staff, and attended rounds as needed to speak to the medical staff about the needs of the client.
  • Clients had a diagnosis of Alzheimer's depression, dementia, and behavioral problems.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Indiana University School of Social Work
Indianapolis, IN
05-1985

Master of Science - Sociology/Social Worke

Saint Mary's College
South Bend, IN
05-1982

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Case management, connection to treatment, and resources
  • Effective communication
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Client advocacy
  • Resource coordination
  • Crisis evaluation
  • Team collaboration
  • Compassionate
  • Conflict resolution
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Efficient under pressure

Timeline

Veteran Justice Outreach Social Worker

Veteran Hospital
07.2019 - Current

Psychiatric Emergency Room Social Worker

Veteran Hospital
03.2014 - 07.2019

Emergency Room Social Worker

Riley Children's Hospital
02.2012 - 02.2014

NICU Social Worker

Riley Children's Hospital
02.2011 - 02.2012

Pulmonary Social Worker

Riley Children's Hospital
03.2007 - 02.2011

Therapist

Vericare Psychology Services
07.2006 - 03.2007

Master of Science - Social Work

Indiana University School of Social Work

Master of Science - Sociology/Social Worke

Saint Mary's College

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