Michaela Maraldo
Akron Children's Hospital
Macedonia
8
years of professional experience
Experienced Social Worker with strengths in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and case management. Skilled in multidisciplinary team collaboration, client advocacy, and safe discharge planning to support families and improve person-centered care.
Work History
Social Worker
3 Years- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support for families facing complex medical situations.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with nurses, physicians, and case managers to support treatment plans.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify patient, family, and discharge planning needs.
- Linked patients to community resources, financial assistance, and behavioral health services.
- Advocated for family-centered care by addressing social, emotional, and environmental concerns.
- Collaborated on discharge planning to remove barriers and promote safe transition home.
- Developed educational materials to empower families in navigating healthcare challenges effectively.
- Delivered crisis intervention during medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, new diagnosis and end of life situations,
Behavioral Health Specialist
5 Years 3 Months- Developed individualized care plans supporting treatment goals and recovery progress.
- Monitored client behavior, identified crisis indicators, and escalated urgent concerns promptly.
- Conducted behavioral health assessments and documented client needs in clinical records.
- Coordinated referrals with multidisciplinary teams to connect clients to community resources.
- Facilitated therapeutic interventions using evidence-based behavioral health techniques.
- Collaborated with case managers, clinicians, and families to support continuity of care.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support and safety for affected individuals.
- Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Skills
Empathy
Case management
Client advocacy
Intervention planning
Resource navigation
Risk assessment
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Compassionate
Timeline
Social Worker
Akron Children's Hospital
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Behavioral Health Specialist
The Centers
07.2018 - 10.2023Read More
Capella University
Masters of Social Work from Social Work
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Baldwin Wallace University
Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice
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