Tiffany Dodds
New London,IA
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 16 years background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need. Skilled in assisted families and clients to resolve conflict. Comfortable handling stress and performing under pressure. Well-versed at assisting clients access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with good work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Southwest Iowa Regional Medical Center
West Burlington, IA
08.2011 - Current
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve patients mental health.
- Worked closely with community agencies regarding resources. Was able to build good report with community providers.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
- Assisted individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
Case Management
Southeast Iowa Case Management
Mt Pleasant, IA
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Met with patients on regular basis to discuss goals, plans and their current services. Per Medicaid waivers they were to be seen specific times a year.
- Met with community agencies in regards to patients and advocated for patient needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IASkills
- Case management
- Crisis Intervention
- Referrals and networking
- DSM-IV knowledge
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
- Psychosocial assessments
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
Social Worker
Southwest Iowa Regional Medical Center
08.2011 - Current
Case Management
Southeast Iowa Case Management
09.2009 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Northern Iowa
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