Michael Chavez
Riverside,CA
Summary
Skilled Medical Social Worker with a strong background at Kaiser Permanente, adept in crisis intervention and comprehensive patient assessments. Demonstrated success in connecting diverse patient populations with critical resources and facilitating support groups. Excelled in lifecare planning and cultural competence, ensuring tailored, sensitive care. Achievements include significant improvements in patient access to essential services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente
Fontana, CA
01.2015 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
Education
MSW - Social Work
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06.2002
Skills
Crisis intervention
Individual and annual Comprehensive individual patient assessments
Stanford individual patient assessment for transplant
Support group facilitation
Monthly progress notes
Lifecare planning and advance healthcare directives
Accomplishments
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente
01.2015 - Current
MSW - Social Work
California State University, San Bernardino