Tami Beelaert
Spokane,WA
Summary
Licensed Social Worker experienced in psychosocial assessments, Geriatrics, crisis/conflict resolution and case management dedicated to promoting optimum mental, emotional and behavioral health utilizing cognitive behavioral elements, support, advocacy and collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Based Primary Care Social Worker
Veterans Healthcare Administration
Spokane, WA
08.2011 - Current
- Served within an interdisciplinary team providing primary care to elderly and medically complex Veterans in their home.
- Completed comprehensive psychosocial assessments
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety and well-being of clients.
- Provided linkage to resources within the VA and community to promote independence and quality of life.
- Created educational materials on topics relevant to my patients' concerns, such as Veterans benefits, caregiver stress, long term care planning,work such as grief counseling or end-of-life care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs and plan appropriate interventions.
- Advocated for patients and families to resolve medical or personal crises.
Crisis Response Specialist
Frontier Behavioral Health
Spokane, WA
02.2002 - 08.2011
- Provided community mental health crisis intervention services via phone and mobile outreach.
- Completed Involuntary Treatment Act evaluations
- Completed telephone screenings for accessing care
- Facilitated referrals to community resources/stabilization services
- Provided technical support for customers in resolving complex issues.
- Community Networking
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA08-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06-1984
Skills
- Assessment skills
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Coordinating services
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Individual Counseling
- Family Member Counseling
Certification
Social Worker Independent Clinical License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Based Primary Care Social Worker
Veterans Healthcare Administration
08.2011 - Current
Crisis Response Specialist
Frontier Behavioral Health
02.2002 - 08.2011
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Eastern Washington University