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Robin Drury

Gaines,MI

Summary

Accomplished social worker specializing in comprehensive psychosocial assessments for Veterans. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring timely access to healthcare and community resources. Expertise in crisis intervention enhances patient outcomes and supports caregivers in navigating complex medical needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker (Home-Based Primary Care)

Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center
Saginaw, MI
2019.08 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive in-home psychosocial assessments for Veterans and caregivers to identify medical, behavioral, social, and environmental needs.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans supporting Veterans with chronic, complex medical conditions.
  • Coordinated community care and geriatric extended care services, completing Case Mix assessments to ensure appropriate in-home personal care levels.
  • Coordinate placement and referrals for home health, hospice, assisted living, medical foster homes, skilled nursing facilities, transportation, and community support services.
  • Advocate for Veterans and caregivers to ensure timely access to appropriate healthcare, benefits, and community resources.
  • Provided ongoing counseling and education on advance care planning, chronic illness adjustment, and caregiver support to enhance long-term care decision-making.
  • Partner with primary care providers, nurses, therapists, and specialty clinics to improve continuity of care and patient outcomes.

Crisis Interventionist III (PRN)

Common Ground Crisis Services
Genesee County, MI
2017.08 - 2023.10
  • Conducted behavioral health assessments to identify suicide risk and safety concerns, facilitating timely psychiatric stabilization.
  • Developed individualized safety plans utilizing evidence-based crisis intervention techniques.
  • Employed de-escalation, motivational interviewing, and active listening techniques to effectively manage high-risk behavioral health situations.
  • Collaborated with hospitals, emergency departments, law enforcement, and behavioral health providers to secure appropriate patient placement and maintain continuity of care.
  • Provided after-hours behavioral health crisis intervention and managed Medicaid hospitalization utilization for community mental health services.

Assessment & Crisis Services Clinician

Shiawassee Health & Wellness
2019.06 - 2019.08
  • Responded to community mental health crises through Mobile Crisis and after-hours prescreening services.
  • Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and behavioral health screenings, facilitating access to mental health services for eligible individuals.
  • Completed psychiatric pre-admission evaluations, ensuring appropriate inpatient care for patients in need.
  • Connected individuals and families with essential behavioral health resources and treatment providers, enhancing support for mental health needs.

Medical Social Worker / Care Manager

Wright & Metcalf Attorneys – Probate Guardian
2017.08 - 2019.08
  • Managed complex medical and psychosocial care for vulnerable adults under guardianship, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
  • Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments to inform individualized care plans.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary healthcare services including specialty treatment, long-term care placement, and community resources.
  • Served as power of attorney representative to facilitate medical care, hospitalizations, and treatment planning.

Director of Social Services

Fenton Health Care
2016.09 - 2017.08
  • Directed all social services operations for a skilled nursing and long-term care facility.
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state healthcare regulations while maintaining high standards of resident care.
  • Led interdisciplinary care conferences involving physicians, nursing staff, residents, and families.
  • Coordinated discharge planning, hospice services, psychiatric care, behavioral health documentation, and ancillary clinical services to ensure comprehensive resident support.
  • Cultivated partnerships with hospitals, community agencies, and healthcare providers to enhance resident transitions and ensure continuity of care.
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives and provided facility leadership as Manager on Duty, fostering a culture of excellence in care.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Social Work

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
2015-05

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Psychosocial assessments
  • Care coordination
  • Geriatric care management
  • Behavioral health integration
  • Benefits advocacy

Timeline

Social Worker (Home-Based Primary Care)

Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center
2019.08 - Current

Assessment & Crisis Services Clinician

Shiawassee Health & Wellness
2019.06 - 2019.08

Crisis Interventionist III (PRN)

Common Ground Crisis Services
2017.08 - 2023.10

Medical Social Worker / Care Manager

Wright & Metcalf Attorneys – Probate Guardian
2017.08 - 2019.08

Director of Social Services

Fenton Health Care
2016.09 - 2017.08

Master of Science - Clinical Social Work

Michigan State University
Robin Drury