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.
