Hi, I’m
Sarah Adkins
Wayne,MI
Summary
Compassionate and clinical social worker with 13 years of experience counseling and advocating for disadvantaged individuals and families, including special-needs, the elderly, and those in crisis. Proven track record of empowering clients towards improved self-esteem and decision-making. Passionate about serving ID, MI, and elderly populations, with a strong commitment to providing compassionate care and support.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Tender Heart Therapeutic Arts and Crafts
Clinical Social Worker
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Facilitate therapeutic sessions using interactive tools designed to enhance clients mental health. By using a variety of tools including crafts, games, and musical activities, in conjunction with diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions, social workers create a unique therapeutic environment during session.
- Demonstrated commitment to client well-being by actively engaging in sessions designed to minimize stress levels, foster coping strategies development,cognitive enhancement,and social inclusion while effectively addressing negative emotions and managing illness symptoms.
- Completed diagnostic tools, updated diagnosis as needed, completed biopsychosocial assessments, and session notes.
AdvisaCare Home Health & Hospice
Medical Social Worker (Hospice)
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Perform initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed care plans in conjunction with IDT
- Participate in IDT conferences observing, assessing and bringing information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family
- Document all patient/family visits, telephone contacts and referral actions timely, accurately and concisely in the patient record
- Conduct reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required and provide crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated
- Play an active role as a care advocate for the patient/family unit
- Develop and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals
- Provide ongoing counseling related to issues of death and dying to the patient and family as needed.
Garden City Hospital
Medical Social Worker
02.2016 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Work in conjunction with RN Case Manager, nurses, and physicians to provide continuity of care and a safe discharge plan for all patients
- Assessed patient needs and facilitated access to necessary services upon hospital discharge
- Complete referrals for skilled nursing as well as home health care services
- Regular interaction with insurance company for authorizations and eligibility information.
Villa at Parkridge
Director of Social Services
07.2020 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Planned, organized, and developed the Social Services Department to meet the resident's medically-related emotional and social needs according to federal, state, and local standards.
- Coordinated social services with patient, staff, family members, and significant others as applicable.
- Provide social services as specified in the patient plan of care and consistent with treatment goals.
Beaumont Health
ED Social Worker
12.2016 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Work in conjunction with ED nurses and physicians to provide continuity of care and a safe discharge plans for those suffering from complications of substance abuse or mental health diagnosis
- Complete psychosocial assessments and provide various resources to ED patients
- Assisted in mental health and substance abuse treatment, including coordinating inpatient placements.
Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO)
Supports Coordinator, Life Choices
06.2013 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Coordinate, link, monitor, and advocate community services for cognitively impaired/mentally ill adults in Wayne County residential settings
- Complete biopsychosocial assessment of consumer status to evaluate needs and abilities
- Partner with consumers to develop individual plans of service for goal setting and designation of care requirements
- Provide monthly monitoring of consumers in their home and community to ensure effective provision of services
- Counsel consumers to assist them in achieving increased independence through awareness of community resources and employment opportunities.
Education
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Master of Social Work
05.2011
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Bachelor of Social Work
05.2010
Skills
- Evidence-based practices
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical/Behavioral Assessments
- Geriatric Social Work
- Insurance Authorizations
- Medical social work
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment Plans
- Psychosocial Assessments
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Case Management
Licensingcredentialing
- Licensed Master Social Worker, Michigan, 09/2015
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Volunteer Experience
- Special Olympics Chaperone
- Bark Nation
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
Tender Heart Therapeutic Arts and Crafts
02.2022 - Current
Medical Social Worker (Hospice)
AdvisaCare Home Health & Hospice
09.2021 - Current
Director of Social Services
Villa at Parkridge
07.2020 - 09.2021
ED Social Worker
Beaumont Health
12.2016 - 06.2019
Medical Social Worker
Garden City Hospital
02.2016 - 05.2024
Supports Coordinator, Life Choices
Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO)
06.2013 - 02.2016
Wayne State University
Master of Social Work
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Social Work
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