Elaine Sandler

Compassionate hospice social worker with expertise in psychosocial assessments, end-of-life care, and family support. Proven ability to develop tailored care plans and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring comprehensive patient and family support.

Hospice Social Worker - VITAS Healthcare - Miami, FL

(2024-03)

• Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and develop tailored care plans. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient support and improve service delivery.
• Facilitated family meetings to discuss care options and provide emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
• Provided crisis intervention services, addressing urgent psychological and social issues for patients and families.

Medical Social Worker - Baptist Hospital of Miami - Miami, FL

(2003-10 - 2009-10)

• Provided psychosocial assessments for patients, identifying needs and developing appropriate care plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care services.
• Facilitated discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home or community resources.
• Educated patients and families on available support services and community resources to enhance recovery.
• Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
• Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
• Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.

Family Service Counselor Supervisor - State Of Florida - DCF - Fort Lauderdale, FL

(1999-07 - 2003-10)

• Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility for family services programs.
• Developed and implemented individualized service plans tailored to family needs.
• Collaborated with community organizations to enhance service delivery and resource accessibility.
• Provided crisis intervention and emotional support during critical family situations.
• Monitored case progress, ensuring compliance with state regulations and standards.
• Led training sessions for new counselors on best practices in family service delivery.
• Facilitated positive behavior changes among family members by teaching coping strategies and problem-solving skills.
• Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to optimize outcomes over time.
• Provided ongoing support to clients during transitional periods such as divorce or relocation, ensuring a smooth adjustment process for all involved parties.
• Conducted thorough assessments to determine root causes of familial difficulties and identify appropriate interventions.

Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work - New York University (1998-05)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - University of Miami (1994-05)