Social Worker specializing in situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. Services clients to promote optimum mental, emotional and behavioral health in collaboration with other members of health care team. Demonstrates psycho-social assessment, treatment planning and advocacy skills.
• Developed and implemented care management plans to address needs and goals.
• Created a plan of care to assist patience in reducing problems or barriers to achieve optimal level of health.
• Monitored care plans to evaluate effectiveness, document interventional achievements and suggested changes.
• Collaborated with multi- disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Used motivational interviewing practices to educate, support and motivate change.
• Protected patient information by adhering to strict confidential standards.
• Liaised between patient and physician by initiating discussions regarding care.
• Completed intake assessments with clients and draft community re-entry plans following treatment.
• Conducted mental health assessments for children, adolescents and adults receiving child welfare and prevention services.
• Contacted child protective services regarding, at-risk children.
• Arranged and facilitated support groups, life skills education programs, and supportive counseling for survivors by coordinating appropriate trained and license service providers.
• Visited client’s residence for home study assessment to assist court decision.
• Conducted weekly individual and group therapy sessions to enhance problem-solving abilities, goal attainment, and communication proficiency.
• Administered resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
• Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
• Directed protective placement, case management, parent education and family activities.
• Liaised between clients and community agencies for housing