Katie Geddings

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience providing support to diverse populations. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.

Medical Social Worker at Remarkable Hospice (2024-02 – Present)

• Completes initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of the patient's/family's response to the terminal illness.
• Evaluates coping skills in crisis situations. Fosters communication between patients and families.
• Assists patient and family in acquiring additional community resources, including Medicaid; serves as liaison with social service agencies as necessary.
• Assists in crisis intervention. Assists patient/family in preparation for impending death, including such items as wills and funeral arrangements.
• Counsels the patient/family as they work through their acceptance of the death and dying process and the grief process.
• Participates with Interdisciplinary Team (IDG) in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
• Serves as member of patient care team, interpreting/identifying psychosocial needs of the patient/family.
• Assesses bereavement needs of survivors and communicates these to bereavement coordinator.

Medical Social Worker at Alamo Hospice (2016-07 – 2024-03)

• Completes initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of the patient's/family's response to the terminal illness.
• Evaluates coping skills in crisis situations. Fosters communication between patients and families.
• Assists patient and family in acquiring additional community resources, including Medicaid; serves as liaison with social service agencies as necessary.
• Assists in crisis intervention. Assists patient/family in preparation for impending death, including such items as wills and funeral arrangements.
• Counsels the patient/family as they work through their acceptance of the death and dying process and the grief process.
• Participates with Interdisciplinary Team (IDG) in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
• Serves as member of patient care team, interpreting/identifying psychosocial needs of the patient/family.
• Assesses bereavement needs of survivors and communicates these to bereavement coordinator.

CPS Specialist IV at Child Protective Services (2004-01 – 2016-07)

• Developed plans to strengthen family units.
• Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
• Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
• Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
• Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
• Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.

MA in Social Work – Texas State University - San Marcos, TX (2008-05)

BA in Social Work – Texas State University - San Marcos, TX (2003-12)