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Vivian Vallejo

Port Chester,NY

Summary

Bilingual medical social worker with 2+ years of experience in pediatric gastroenterology. Provides comprehensive support to inpatient and outpatient patients and families, connecting them with community resources for safe discharges. Collaborates closely with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver exceptional care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Medical Social Worker

Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
Bronx, NY
09.2022 - Current
  • Evaluate social work-based needs including active ACS cases, resumption of nursing, and home services
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team on discharge plans
  • Facilitated family meetings involving interdisciplinary team and patients.
  • Efficiently coordinated rehabilitation referrals, returns, and clinical information through CarePort
  • Facilitate scheduling of transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS)
  • Support families and patients through ongoing medical conditions
  • Collaborated on evaluations for Child Protective Services submissions
  • Maintained precise and timely records using EPIC
  • Performed comprehensive analysis of patient records at admission and discharge
  • Conduct grief counseling sessions with patients and families
  • Assist patients and families struggling with medication adherence
  • Identified and addressed family support needs
  • Facilitate communication between schools and healthcare for effective 504 plan implementation
  • Assisted families by addressing monthly supply delivery issues with vendors
  • Assess patient and families for abuse, violence and trafficking

Clinician

Catholic Guardian Services
Bronx, NY
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Developed treatment strategies for children, youth, and families
  • Evaluated clients for substance use, support systems, and overall well-being
  • Trained on evaluating trafficking concerns
  • Collaborated in weekly meetings with Office of Refugee Resettlement officials to evaluate reunification advancements
  • Implemented evidence-based clinical interventions to ease client adjustment to the facility
  • Provided comprehensive training in two Unaccompanied Children Programs: Temporary Foster Care, Residential
  • Enforced rules, regulations, and legal requirements to maintain service quality
  • Conducted crisis intervention and client advocacy
  • Maintained familial relationships with sponsors and home country relatives through phone communication
  • Facilitated completion of supervisory tasks, including tracking clinician on-standby schedule and creating monthly group therapy curriculums

Fee for Service Therapist

The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, Inc
Bronx, NY
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Facilitate client resolutions through therapeutic support
  • Supervised adherence to prescribed medications
  • Established treatment goals with clients to create personalized plans
  • Participated in weekly supervision meetings
  • Conduct individual and family counseling sessions
  • Developed and distributed assignments to patients and their families on a weekly basis
  • Implemented comprehensive safety plans
  • Provide therapeutic interventions for depression, anxiety, personality disorders, etc.

Therapist/Clinical Assistant

Systemic Psychotherapy Center
Port Chester, NY
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Implemented interventions to modify harmful thought processes
  • Established treatment goals in collaboration with clients
  • Delivered crisis intervention and client advocacy
  • Assisted in facilitating therapeutic Flamenco dance classes
  • Ensured coordination of schedules with verified insurances
  • Provide therapeutic interventions for depression, anxiety, personality disorders, etc.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Fordham University
Purchase
05-2020

Bachelor of Arts -

Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY
05-2014

Skills

  • Team collaborating
  • Coordinating services
  • Assessing needs
  • Educating families
  • Conducting assessments
  • Networking with staff
  • Caregiver support
  • Discharge Planning

Accomplishments

  • CarePort
  • Medical Answering Services (MAS)
  • EPIC

Certification

  • Licensed Master Social Worker

04/14/2021

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Pediatric Medical Social Worker

Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
09.2022 - Current

Fee for Service Therapist

The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, Inc
01.2022 - 09.2022

Clinician

Catholic Guardian Services
09.2021 - 08.2022

Therapist/Clinical Assistant

Systemic Psychotherapy Center
08.2021 - 04.2022

Master of Social Work -

Fordham University

Bachelor of Arts -

Manhattanville College
Vivian Vallejo