Medical Social Worker

• Oct 2021 - Present

Medical Social Worker

• Dec 2019 - Oct 2022

Case Manager

• Jan 2016 - Aug 2018

Conducted psychosocial assessments of patients to aid in the development of treatment and discharge plans with care team.Advocated for patients with insurance companies, home health agencies, mental health agencies, and inpatient/outpatient substance abuse programs. Educated patients and caregivers on community resources and governmental agencies to make informed decisions regarding treatment at discharge.Created referrals to medical, mental health, social service agencies and facilities for appropriate level of care at discharge. Documented daily in patient's record with updates to treatment and discharge plans if deemed necessary.Utilized evidence based practice and facilities' policies to ensure the best value based care possible for the patient.

Social Work Intern

• Sep 2014 - May 2015

Provided individual counseling and support to caregivers, including phone sessions for those unable to come in to the office.Facilitated weekly group bereavement sessions for family members whose loved ones passed away while on hospice.Led weekly reflection meeting with staff enabling them to process the previous weeks' client passings. Provided individual counseling and support to caregivers, including phone sessions for those unable to come in to the office.Facilitated weekly group bereavement sessions for family members whose loved ones passed away while on hospice.Led weekly reflection meeting with staff enabling them to process the previous weeks' client passings.

Social Worker

• Sep 2013 - May 2014

Conducted intakes of new residents and completed interviews of family members.Prepared psychosocial assessments of residents. Reviewed and discussed advanced directives with residents and/or their advanced beneficiary.Provided one-on-one support to counsel residents in the form of wellness checks.Attended family care case meetings quarterly to inform resident's family members of progress. Conducted intakes of new residents and completed interviews of family members.Prepared psychosocial assessments of residents. Reviewed and discussed advanced directives with residents and/or their advanced beneficiary.Provided one-on-one support to counsel residents in the form of wellness checks.Attended family care case meetings quarterly to inform resident's family members of progress.