Michelle Russell
Donora,PA
Summary
Experienced social worker with over a decade of experience working with people who have medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse disorders. Skilled at working with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop discharge plans that promote well-being. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills used to educate medical staff about community resources and utilization review criteria. Proven track record of closing gaps in services to prevent repeat admissions and negative outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Social Worker/ED Case Manager
Penn Highlands Mon Valley
03.2014 - Current
- Supervises assigned personnel which includes Medical Social Workers; provides consultation concerning the most difficult and complex cases. Prepares work schedules and assignments for social work staff. Gives advice and helps make administrative decisions regarding Medical Social Workers with the Director’s supervision.
- Provides education to patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams including but not limited to: appropriateness of care, documentation requirements, utilization review criteria, insurance benefits and limitations, transition planning requirements, length of stay, and resource utilization.
- Completes biopsychosocial assessments with patients and/or family that include but is not limited to social, economic, cultural, and age-related factors
- Provides crisis intervention, and counseling, and serves as a liaison and advocate for patients and their families
- Coordinates and implements discharge planning for patients in conjunction with the facility's interdisciplinary team
Social Worker
Jefferson Regional Medical Center, AHN
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Completion of biopsychosocial assessments to effectively develop safe and appropriate discharge plans
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team to provide the safest transition plan for patients in order to ensure a timely discharge
- Provided patients and families with appropriate connections to post-discharge care providers and community based resources
- Provides crisis intervention, counseling, and serves as a liaison and advocate for patients and their families
Social Worker
UPMC McKeesport
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Completes psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, individual, family, group, bereavement and end of life counseling, and timely and appropriate discharge
- Coordinates and implements discharge planning for patients in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team
- Provided patients and families with appropriate connections to post-discharge care providers and community based resources
Case Manager
Greenbriar Treatment Center
05.2009 - 07.2010
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments and connected clients with community resources to have success post-discharge
- Utilization reviews
- Facilitated educational groups
Education
Masters of Social Work -
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05.2011
Bachelor of Social Work -
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05.2009
Skills
- Patient and Family Liaison
- Resource Referrals
- Case Planning and Management
- Professional Relationships
- Client Needs Assessment
- Great Communication Skills
- Leadership
Timeline
Lead Social Worker/ED Case Manager
Penn Highlands Mon Valley
03.2014 - Current
Social Worker
Jefferson Regional Medical Center, AHN
09.2013 - 03.2014
Social Worker
UPMC McKeesport
10.2011 - 08.2013
Case Manager
Greenbriar Treatment Center
05.2009 - 07.2010
Masters of Social Work -
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Social Work -
California University of Pennsylvania
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