Sarah Hudson
Newaygo,MI
Summary
I have over 20 years of experience in the fields of medical social work as well as juvenile justice and child welfare. I have a great deal of experience in a variety of roles including assessment, triage, clinical treatment, leadership and training. I have a great sense of compassion and direct communication to get patients to the next, most appropriate level of care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Corewell Health
06.2016 - Current
- Connect patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Complete evaluations to ER patients to determine crisis intervention vs. inpatient mental health treatment to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Coordinate individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Explain medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Lead interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through daily rounds.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations.
- Document case notes and coordinate follow-up for discharge planning.
- Increase awareness of mental health resources, guiding patients to appropriate services for additional support.
- Reduce readmission rates by closely monitoring patient progress and coordinating follow-up care.
- Lead interdisciplinary team meetings/rounds to discuss patient care plans, ensuring cohesive approach to patient wellness.
Senior Assessment Specialist
Assured Family Services
05.2005 - 05.2016
- Conducted strengths-based, culturally sensitive biopsychosocial assessments on adjudicated youth and their families in Wayne County utilizing forensic writing; also evaluated children in the child welfare system.
- Provided recommendations for treatment to referring agencies such as CMH and the court.
- Participated as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Field instructor for University of Michigan School of Social Work interns.
Assessment Specialist Supervisor
Assured Family Services
02.2001 - 05.2005
- Oversaw Assessment Specialist department of MSW's.
- Coordinated services with local CMH and child welfare agencies within the Detroit Wayne CMH Authority.
- Created and implemented department policies.
- Assisted in development of assessment and administrative processes for Wayne County Treatment Foster Care program and provided ongoing monitoring of youth in that system.
- Generated monthly quality assurance reports to monitor productivity and department budget.
- Reviewed clinical documents prior to submission to the court.
- Recruited, hired, and trained new MSW's.
Assessment Specialist
Assured Family Services
02.2000 - 02.2001
- See duties for Senior Assessment Specialist listed above.
On Call Therapist
Wedgwood Christian Services
01.2000 - 02.2001
- Determined appropriateness for admission of youth entering the home for youth with behavioral and emotional challenged.
- Provided brief individual and family therapy for the youth and their families.
- Participated in discharge planning for youth and families.
- Communicated with insurance companies on length of stay based on acuity.
Shift Supervisor
Wedgwood Christian Services
02.1997 - 12.1999
- Provided daily supervision and followed cognitive-behavioral treatment protocol in milieu with youth in the residential treatment home for behavioral and emotional issues.
- Supervised staff.
- Monitored safety of youth and staff in the home.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI12-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology Double Major
Calvin University
Grand Rapids05-1996
Skills
- Assessment
- Clinical writing skills
- Leadership experience
- Training experience
- Brief therapy treatment
- Medical discharge planning
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Corewell Health
06.2016 - Current
Senior Assessment Specialist
Assured Family Services
05.2005 - 05.2016
Assessment Specialist Supervisor
Assured Family Services
02.2001 - 05.2005
Assessment Specialist
Assured Family Services
02.2000 - 02.2001
On Call Therapist
Wedgwood Christian Services
01.2000 - 02.2001
Shift Supervisor
Wedgwood Christian Services
02.1997 - 12.1999
Master of Social Work -
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology Double Major
Calvin University
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