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Michelle McEachin Backus

Easton,PA

Summary

Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of patients. Expertise in Clinical Social Work. Respectful and compassionate professional offering over 25 years of Clinical background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker (Lead) November 2023

St Lukes University Health Network
09.2022 - Current
  • Maintained regular contact with patients by calling and meeting with patient's both in the office and hospital setting
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Interviewed clients, families, and caregivers to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.

Mental Health Program Director

MindBridge Group
11.2019 - 06.2023
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
  • Developed Mind Bridge Group program from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.

Hospital Care Manager

St Lukes University Health Network
01.2019 - 09.2022
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective discharge plans.
  • Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.

Vice President of Operations

Rose Resiliency Center/Light House Group Homes
03.2009 - 10.2019
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Developed Rose Resiliency Center & Light House programs from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Maintained and updated program documents.
  • Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
  • Developed and implemented program evaluation systems to assess program impact.
  • Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Recruited and trained staff and volunteers
  • Negotiated program contracts and agreements
  • Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
  • Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

Behavioral Health Specialist

Providence Community Services
09.2006 - 11.2015
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
  • Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes.
  • Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations, and rewarding good behavior.
  • Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes.

College Advisor

Northampton Community College
08.2008 - 07.2012
  • Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
  • Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
  • Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
  • Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.

Education

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology

Phillips Theological Seminary
Stroudsburg, Pa
12.2018

Master of Science - Clinical Social Work

New York University
New York, NY
05.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Fordham University
Bronx, NY
05.1993

Skills

  • Behavioral Counseling
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Family Therapy
  • Staff Development
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Client Advocacy
  • Psychosocial Assessment
  • Discharge Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor
  • Cultural Competency
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Knowledge of Medical and Psychiatric Terminology
  • Compassionate
  • Community Referrals

Timeline

Social Worker (Lead) November 2023

St Lukes University Health Network
09.2022 - Current

Mental Health Program Director

MindBridge Group
11.2019 - 06.2023

Hospital Care Manager

St Lukes University Health Network
01.2019 - 09.2022

Vice President of Operations

Rose Resiliency Center/Light House Group Homes
03.2009 - 10.2019

College Advisor

Northampton Community College
08.2008 - 07.2012

Behavioral Health Specialist

Providence Community Services
09.2006 - 11.2015

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology

Phillips Theological Seminary

Master of Science - Clinical Social Work

New York University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Fordham University

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