Steven Winkle

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

University Medical Center Las Vegas, Nevada

08.1992 - 10.2016

Collaborated with community resources for effective case management, optimizing the support network for clients.
Enhanced collaborative care for clients by coordinating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Developed psychoeducational materials to educate clients on mental health topics, promoting self-awareness and understanding.
Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education and training opportunities in the field of clinical social work.
Increased patient satisfaction through providing empathetic and compassionate counseling services.
Maintained timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients experiencing acute symptoms or distress.
Delivered culturally sensitive counseling services, fostering inclusivity and respect within diverse client populations.
Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients change negative thought patterns and improve their coping strategies.
Assisted clients in developing and achieving realistic goals, leading to improved overall wellbeing.
Enabled smoother transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with referring providers about client progress and treatment recommendations.
Advocated for client needs within interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring adequate representation and access to necessary resources.
Contributed to a supportive work environment through active participation in staff meetings, supervision sessions, and peer consultation groups.
Promoted the integration of self-care practices and stress management techniques among clients, fostering resilience and overall wellbeing.
Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using [Type] coding guidelines.
Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety/Depression, Neurological Disorders, and Personality Disorders.
Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
Established and nurtured key relationships with community members to form valuable partnerships.
Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.