Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in administering psychosocial assessments to meet clients goals. Respectful and compassionate professional offering twenty-four years of background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
ProMedica
430 S. Main St., Clyde, OH 43410
11.2006 - 12.2023
Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
Educated patients on available treatment options and assisted in informed decision-making regarding their healthcare plan.
Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Promoted effective communication between patients, families, and medical staff through skilled mediation techniques during challenging conversations.
Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
Social Worker/Habilitation Training Specialist
Betty Jane Center
Tiffin, OH
11.2005 - 03.2006
Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment.
Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.
Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
Social Worker/Housing Case Manager
Hope House
Findlay, OH
02.2001 - 11.2001
Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.
Facilitated successful client transitions from residential facilities to independent living situations with appropriate supports in place.
Social Worker
Open Arms Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Services
Findlay, OH
12.1999 - 02.2001
Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
Education
Master of Arts in Counseling - Counseling
Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH
Skills
Networking With Staff
Managing Records
Assessing Needs
Crisis intervention
Mental health counseling
Psychosocial assessment
Critical Thinking
Stress reduction techniques
Goal Setting
Community outreach
Additional Information
Licensed by the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board
CPR Certified
Professional membership in National Association of Social Workers
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
ProMedica
11.2006 - 12.2023
Social Worker/Habilitation Training Specialist
Betty Jane Center
11.2005 - 03.2006
Social Worker/Housing Case Manager
Hope House
02.2001 - 11.2001
Social Worker
Open Arms Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Services