Meghan Schertz, LCSW
Roanoke,Virginia
Summary
Licensed clinical social worker with experience in various treatment settings. Experience with individuals of all ages with mental health diagnoses, substance abuse disorders and disabilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
Carilion Clinic
Roanoke, VA
11.2017 - 11.2024
- Provided case management, as well as individual and group therapy, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Assisted patients with discharge planning and community resources.
- Connect worker in intake department to staff cases for inpatient admission. Fielded direct callers with appropriate resources and emergency services if need be.
Assessment Specialist
Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem, VA
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Provided mental health assessments, brief counseling, hospital intake, and outpatient referrals.
- Completed tele-assessments to patients in HCA sister facilities. Cases were staffed with both ER staff and psychiatrists.
- Answered direct callers on Respond line and referred them to appropriate level of care.
- Assisted with intake transport and paperwork.
Crisis Therapist
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
Roanoke, Virginia
11.2008 - 10.2015
- Performed pre-screening interviews, which included brief counseling at local hospitals, jails, and mental health facilities.
- Collaborated with the patient, family, law enforcement personnel, and physicians to determine the least restrictive care.
- Responded to direct callers and outside agencies through a 24-hour crisis line.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05-2005
Skills
- crisis intervention
- emergency response coordination
- team collaboration
- Facilitating groups
- Strengths-based practices
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
Carilion Clinic
11.2017 - 11.2024
Assessment Specialist
Lewis Gale Medical Center
11.2015 - 10.2017
Crisis Therapist
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
11.2008 - 10.2015
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rhode Island College