Theresa Mercado
Brentwood,NY
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Master Social Worker Director
Islip Adult Day Health Services
06.2013 - Current
- Conducts pre admission interviews to assess applicant's appropriateness of ADHS level of care
- Responsible for gathering and completing all admission paperwork on applicants
- Maintains ongoing contact with community agencies for the purpose of coordination of services, marketing strategies and maintaining program census
- Responsible for discharge planning
- Supervise all Social Work assistant's and interns
- Responsible for completing all progress notes, care plans and reports in a timely manner
- Develop care plans with members of the interdisciplinary health team to ensure registrants social service needs are being addressed
- Provide supportive and individual social services to registrants including behavioral and crisis interventions
- Assist with entitlements
- Case management
- Ongoing reassessment of care plans to meet registrant's needs
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' psychological, emotional, and social needs to inform targeted interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support when necessary, utilizing de-escalation techniques and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and interventions in casework.
LMSW
Hamlet of Nesconset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Geriatric Care Manager
Family Service League Elder Link Program
01.2009 - 10.2011
- Provided emergency concrete assistance, information and referrals to community resources
- Provided telephone support for clients in need of ongoing assistance with social issues
- Promoted medical compliance and social service follow up
- Provided psycho-social assessments, on-going casework counseling and crisis intervention
- Coordinated and participated in community multidisciplinary teams for linkage to available home services
- Facilitated monthly caregiver support group
- Advocated for clients throughout the greater Long Island area
- Developed treatment plans
Clinical Fieldwork
JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR SERVICES OF THE AGED
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Social Worker in the Caregiver Program
- Provided individual and couple counseling and advocacy
- Case management and ongoing reassessment of care plan to meet client's needs
- Co-facilitated and coordinated two caregiver support groups
- Providing information and referral for surrounding communities
- Screened clients to determine eligibility for benefits and entitlements
- Arranged for direct provisions of services such as home care, transportation and socialization opportunities
- Attended monthly in training and unit meetings
- Performed case management and telephone follow-up for appointment support
Individual case management
GURWIN ADULT DAYCARE PROGRAM
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Co-facilitated various support and educational groups
- Created and facilitated a client advocacy support group
- Individual case management with clients
- Arranged services to other community agencies to meet client's needs
- Performed ongoing assessments of client's bio-psycho-social functioning
- Attended daily interdisciplinary staff meetings and weekly case conferences
- Co-facilitated monthly mandatory Health Education group
- Developed treatment plans with members of an interdisciplinary health team
Education
Certification in Geriatric Education -
LONG ISLAND GERIATRIC EDUCATION CENTER
Stony Brook, NY06.2008
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Stony Brook, NY05.2008
OUTREACH TRAINING INSTITUTE -
Brentwood, NY06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Stony Brook, NY05.2004
Skills
- Documentation
- Counseling
- Case Management
- Microsoft Office
- Therapy
Certification
LMSW
Personal Information
- Title: Licensed Master Social Worker
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
LMSW
Hamlet of Nesconset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
Licensed Master Social Worker Director
Islip Adult Day Health Services
06.2013 - Current
Geriatric Care Manager
Family Service League Elder Link Program
01.2009 - 10.2011
Clinical Fieldwork
JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR SERVICES OF THE AGED
09.2007 - 05.2008
Individual case management
GURWIN ADULT DAYCARE PROGRAM
09.2006 - 05.2007
Certification in Geriatric Education -
LONG ISLAND GERIATRIC EDUCATION CENTER
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
OUTREACH TRAINING INSTITUTE -
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK