Natalie R. Richardson
Social Work
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dynamic Hospice Social Worker with extensive experience at Pathway Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC, specializing in individualized care plans and client advocacy. Proven ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and provide emotional support, ensuring quality end-of-life care. Skilled in crisis intervention and resource coordination, fostering compassionate environments for patients and families during challenging times.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Social Worker
Pathway Hospice, LLC
Columbia, SC
09.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure quality healthcare services are delivered to individuals facing end-of-life processes.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments, supportive end-of-life counseling, and bereavement counseling.
- Address facts and fears related to terminal illness, appropriate care, and provide appropriate counseling to patient and family.
- Educate on eligibility and assist with completion of Medicaid/Medicare applications for patients experiencing complicated health and/or financial limitations.
- Advocate for patient’s end-of-life wishes.
- Educate patients and families about hospice and address emotional aspects of late-stage and/or terminal illnesses.
- Assist families with identifying available resources for additional support.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families.
- Maintain contact with family for 13 months following patient’s transition to ensure continuum of emotional support to aid in grieving process.
Hospice Social Worker
Providence Home Health
Columbia, SC
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided counseling and direct clinical and medical support for individuals affected by chronic or terminal illness.
- Provided psychosocial, mediation, and crisis intervention for patients and family caregivers.
- Coordinated care and provided patient advocacy by drawing on in-depth knowledge of community, state, and federal resources.
- Actively collaborated with other disciplines in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.
Hospice Social Worker
Gentle Care Hospice
Columbia, SC
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Assessed patient's physical, psychological, social and environmental status; recommended appropriate interventions.
- Encouraged healthy coping strategies and provided short-term counseling.
- Provided referrals to community resources for identified needs.
MSW Intern
Lexington/Richland Alcohol & Substance Abuse Commission
Lexington, SC
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Conducted clinical assessments that lead to the diagnosis of substance abuse/addiction disorders.
- Co-facilitated Dual Diagnosis Group, Women's Relapse Prevention Group, and Men's Process Group.
- Provided specialized intervention for clients with a broad range of substance related and behavioral problems.
Behavioral Interventionist
Alston Wilkes Society
Columbia, SC
04.2013 - 08.2013
- Provided in-home services to a new teenaged mother in foster care by redirecting and modeling appropriate behaviors using regularly scheduled interventions designed to optimize emotional and behavioral functioning in the natural environment.
- The application of clinically planned techniques promoted the development of healthy coping skills, adaptive interactions with others and appropriate responses to environmental stimuli.
Senior Personnel Manager
United States Army
02.1986 - 07.2003
- More than seventeen years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility in human resources management, database management, personnel administration/management, staff training & development, customer service, and security.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills enhanced through experience working with individuals of diverse ages, cultures, and backgrounds.
Education
Master's degree - Individuals, Families & Groups
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2014
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2012
Skills
- Individualized care plans
- Patient advocacy and support
- Grief counseling
- Case management
- Patient care
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Psychosocial assessment
- End-of-life counseling
- Resource coordination
- Medicaid application assistance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Emotional support
- Palliative care
- Family support
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker
- Social Work License# 10856
- Substance Abuse Counseling Certification, University of South Carolina
Additional Information - Summary
- Efficient in conducting psychological assessments, development and implementation of treatment plans.
- Knowledge in therapeutic treatment models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Narrative Therapy (NT).
- Ability to engage clients in complex problem solving processes.
- Knowledge of recovery principles and strategies.
- Strong writing, communication, advocacy and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in the use of IBM compatible computers, including the use of popular software applications, i.e., Microsoft Office Suites and MS Publisher.
Military Service
United States Army, SFC/E-7, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospice Social Worker
Pathway Hospice, LLC
09.2019 - Current
Hospice Social Worker
Providence Home Health
11.2016 - 12.2017
Hospice Social Worker
Gentle Care Hospice
09.2016 - 12.2016
MSW Intern
Lexington/Richland Alcohol & Substance Abuse Commission
08.2013 - 05.2014
Behavioral Interventionist
Alston Wilkes Society
04.2013 - 08.2013
Senior Personnel Manager
United States Army
02.1986 - 07.2003
Master's degree - Individuals, Families & Groups
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of South Carolina
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