Capable Medical Social Worker well-versed in educating patients, coordinating treatment plans and setting up program referrals. Knowledgeable about documentation, recordkeeping and insurance requirements. Using 40 years of experience in field to deliver exemplary patient support.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Guardian Angel Home Care And Hospice
Rochester Hills, MI
08.2016 - 12.2021
Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Hospice Social Worker
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
Southfield, MI
06.2006 - 01.2016
Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
Employee Assistance Program Counselor
State Of Michigan
Detroit, MI
03.1993 - 01.2005
Acted as staff member advocate, encouraging and supporting emplyees to identify and resolve conflicts.
Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
04.1977
Skills
Educating Families
Gathering Referrals
Networking with Staff
Group Session Facilitation
Individual Counseling
Social History Intake Procedures
Medicaid and Medicare Paperwork
Family Member Counseling
Community Resource Referral
Psychosocial Assessments
Visiting Patient Homes
Conducting Assessments
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Guardian Angel Home Care And Hospice
08.2016 - 12.2021
Hospice Social Worker
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
06.2006 - 01.2016
Employee Assistance Program Counselor
State Of Michigan
03.1993 - 01.2005
Master of Science - Social Work
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Detroit Mercy
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