Michelle Borgquist
McCall,ID
Summary
Competent Social Worker experienced in providing clients with necessary education, coordinating program referrals and determining appropriate treatment plans. Proficient in documenting changes, maintaining records and working with multidisciplinary teams. Prepared to apply 25 years' experience in the field and take on a dynamic new role at the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forensic Interviewer
St Luke's Regional Medical Center
Boise, Idaho
02.2005 - 10.2022
- Provide developmentally sound non-leading interviews to obtain factual information regarding allegations of abuse or neglect based on research
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments with families
- Participated on a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) which included medical staff, law enforcement, prosecutors and child protective services
- Testified in court cases to ensure the safety of children
- Participated in monthly peer review within the agency and quarterly statewide peer review
- Provided training to MDT team members, colleagues and community members
- Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interventions provided.
Social Worker Case Manager
Boise VA Medical Center
Boise, ID
05.2003 - 12.2003
- Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
- Utilized data and experience to coordinate patient care and rehabilitation.
- Initiated contact with local agencies and organizations to ensure access to quality healthcare services.
- Assessed client's strengths and weaknesses in order to identify areas that need improvement or further development.
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Acted as an advocate for vulnerable populations by connecting them with essential resources within the community.
- Facilitated psychodynamic groups for those coping with mental health and addiction issues.
- Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress, clinical interventions and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Developed group therapy activities in order to promote socialization and self-care skills among participants.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Boise State University
Boise, ID06-2003
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Boise State University
Boise, ID06-1997
Skills
- Team Collaborating
- Coordinating Services
- Family Support
- Critical Thinking
- Community Resource Referral
- Problem-Solving
- Crisis Resolution
- Client Needs Assessment
Certification
- LSW from 1997-2003
- LMSW from 2003-2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forensic Interviewer
St Luke's Regional Medical Center
02.2005 - 10.2022
Social Worker Case Manager
Boise VA Medical Center
05.2003 - 12.2003
Master of Science - Social Work
Boise State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Boise State University
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