Michelle Bello, LCSW
Clermont
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience supporting individuals and families in home and nursing home environments. Proficient in clinical case management and mental health counseling, with a strong commitment to enhancing client well-being. Bilingual in English and Spanish, facilitating effective communication and fostering trust with diverse populations. Passionate about delivering compassionate care and tailored support to meet unique client needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Humana
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive client assessments to determine needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and support for clients.
- Identify and connect clients with community resources to enhance their quality of life.
Social Worker
Vitas Healthcare
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Complete psychosocial assessments
- Develop plan of care
- Facilitate grief support groups
- Provide emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families
- Make referrals for governmental benefits, respite care, transportation, and more
- Assist patients with nursing home placements and Medicaid process
- Advocate for patient needs with healthcare providers and the VITAS interdisciplinary team
Clinician
Meridian Associates
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Complete biopsychosocial intake assessment
- Identify mental health diagnosis through use of clinical judgement and DSM-5
- Develop treatment plan alongside clients
- Provide individual and group therapy through use of evidence-based interventions
- Make recommendations for services and refer to providers, as appropriate
Targeted Mental Health Case Manager
Meridian Associates, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Complete in-home visits and psychosocial assessments
- Develop service plans according to client’s needs
- Link clients to community resources
- Advocate for clients as needed
Case Manager
Seniors First
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Complete in-home visits and psychosocial assessments
- Develop care plans according to client’s needs
- Link clients to community resources
- Manage in-home services
- Assist with transition to long term care
- Assist vulnerable adults referred by Adult Protective Services
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2019
Bachelor’s - Social Work
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2015
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Case management
- Time management
- Case documentation
Certification
Marchman Act Basics
Introduction to the Baker Act
INTERNSHIP
- JANUARY 2019- DECEMBER 2019
- CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK INTERN, MERIDIAN ASSOCIATES, LLC., ORLANDO, FL
- Conduct clinical assessments
- Formulate treatment plan according to diagnosis
- Conduct individual and family counseling sessions
- Facilitate educational groups within school system
- JANUARY 2015- MAY 2015
- GENERALIST SOCIAL WORK INTERN, ORLANDO YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, ORLANDO, FL
- Assist with filing, payroll, and adequate documentation
- Facilitate family team meetings
- Assist in finding community resources for clients
- Provide support and advocacy for youth within the juvenile justice system
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Case Manager
Humana
01.2023 - Current
Clinician
Meridian Associates
03.2021 - 02.2022
Social Worker
Vitas Healthcare
01.2020 - 12.2022
Targeted Mental Health Case Manager
Meridian Associates, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2020
Case Manager
Seniors First
03.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor’s - Social Work
University of Central Florida
Master of Social Work -
University of Central Florida