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.
