Theresa Deepan

To obtain a position that utilizes my skills and abilities to contribute to the growth of the organization and myself. LMSW with a specialization in Integrated Health focused on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Motivational Interviewing (MI). NYS Licensed Social Worker, Narcan, CPR/AED and First Aid Certified for First Responders.

Experienced with working with crime victims, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, individuals who are chronically ill, possess Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and Co-Occurring Disorders. Hospital in-patient acute, and sub-acute, Med Surg, ICU’s, ED, Palliative, Maternal Child and COVID isolation units. Knowledge in discharge planning and coordination of care for individuals and their support system.

Reliable, dependable, and hardworking, with effective communication skills. Eager to learn with the ability to adapt quickly to a challenge. Able to work in a high paced environment both independently and as a team player.

Victim Services Program(VSP)/ED, In-Patient Med-Surgery - Social Worker at First Connect Health: NYCHHC Bellevue Hospital (2024-10 – Present)

• Screen all admitted patients to determine whether social work intervention is required.
• Conduct comprehensive psycho-social assessments to identify patients’ needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medical staff, mental health professionals, and community agencies, to ensure holistic care for patients. and coordinate comprehensive post-discharge plans for patient for admitted patients and
• Facilitate crisis intervention services, offering immediate emotional support and resources to patients in acute distress.
• Provide trauma-informed care, counseling, and support to victims of crime, including survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, other forms of victimization within VSP as well as admitted patients/ families and assist them in emotional coping and adjustment to issues related to medical conditions.
• Assist, advocate, liaison on behalf of patients in navigating legal systems, including connecting them with further advocacy services and ensuring access eligible services and benefits.
• Coordinate comprehensive post-discharge plans for patients, provide appropriate referrals to community resources such as legal assistance, meals on wheels, SNAP, public assistance, home health care services, sub-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and assisted living.
• Deliver culturally competent services to diverse populations, ensuring equitable and empathetic care.
• Participate in community outreach, and professional training to enhance service delivery and raise awareness about victim support services.
• Maintain thorough and confidential documentation of client interactions and services provided in compliance within organizational and regulatory policies.

Volunteer Social Worker at South Queens Women’s March (2020-08 – Present)

• Case Management, Outreach and Community Engagement.
• Process Comprehensive Physical and Mental Health Wellness Assessments.
• Address needs and assist clients to obtain necessary resources to support independence within the community.
• Facilitate home visits to assure safety and wellbeing of clients.
• Provide advocation, counseling, therapeutic, and creative support.
• Conduct Interventions and Brief Negotiated Interventions with clients.
• Facilitate Group Workshops with community members.

Medical Social Worker at Optum Health/ United Healthcare (2024-04 – 2024-10)

• Case Management, Outreach and Community Engagement.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial \ assessment of patients to determine and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
• Provide direct counseling to patients/families and assist them in emotional coping and adjustment to issues related to medical conditions.
• Conduct Home Visits for ongoing maintenance of care.
• Conduct Palliative Co-Visits with Providers to help patients and family gain more insight on chronic prognosis.
• Discuss and educate patient and family on advanced care planning, long term care options, Palliative care and Hospice care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and participate in daily medical behavioral health morning. As well as bi-weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings IDT Collaboration meetings.
• Advocate and liaison on behalf of patients to assist in securing needed services and benefits.
• Provide appropriate referrals to community resources such as legal assistance, meals on wheels, SNAP, public assistance, home health care services, sub-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and assisted living.
• Maintain medical records and comply with chart documentation protocols.

Medical Social Worker at Northwell Health (2021-04 – 2024-04)

• Screen all admitted patients to determine whether or not social work intervention is required.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and post discharge planning assessment of patients to determine their needs during and post hospitalization.
• Provide direct counseling to patients/families and assist them in emotional coping and adjustment to issues related to medical conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and participate in rounds to coordinate comprehensive post-discharge plans for patients.
• Advocate and liaison on behalf of patients to assist in securing needed services and benefits.
• Provide appropriate referrals to community resources such as legal assistance, meals on wheels, SNAP, public assistance, home health care services, sub-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and assisted living.
• Maintain medical records and comply with chart documentation protocols.

Medical Social Worker at Pro Med Staffing: NYC Health + Hospitals Center (2021-01 – 2021-04)

• Screen all admitted patients to determine whether or not social work intervention is required.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and post discharge planning assessment of patients to determine their needs during and post hospitalization.
• Provide direct counseling to patients/families and assist them in emotional coping and adjustment to issues related to medical conditions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and participate in rounds to coordinate comprehensive post-discharge plans for patients.
• Advocate and liaison on behalf of patients to assist in securing needed services and benefits.
• Provide appropriate referrals to community resources such as legal assistance, meals on wheels, SNAP, public assistance, home health care services, sub-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and assisted living.
• Maintain medical records and comply with chart documentation protocols.

Social Worker at NORC Clearview Assistance Program (2019-07 – 2020-12)

• Older Adult Case Management, Outreach and Community Engagement.
• Process Comprehensive Physical and Mental Health Wellness Assessments.
• Address needs and assist clients to obtain necessary resources to support independence within the community.
• Facilitate home visits to assure safety and wellbeing of clients.
• Provide advocation, counseling, therapeutic and creative support.
• Conduct Interventions and Brief Negotiated Interventions with clients.
• Facilitate Group Workshops with clients.
• Submit daily Case Notes for client interactions.

Behavioral Mental Health Care/ Outreach Coordinator at Association for Mental Health and Wellness (2018-08 – 2019-06)

• Adult Care Management, Outreach and Engagement Departments.
• Process Intakes, Comprehensive Physical and Mental Health Assessments.
• Address needs and assist clients to obtain necessary resources to support independence within the community.
• Facilitate home visits to assure safety and wellbeing of clients.
• Provide advocating, counseling, therapeutic and creative support.
• Conduct Interventions and Brief Negotiated Interventions with clients.
• Travel with / set up travel for clients to vital appointment in such as court hearings, DSS, hospital visits.
• Submit daily Progress Notes for client interactions.

Social Work Intern at Saint James Rehab and Healthcare Center (2017-08 – 2018-06)

• Greet incoming clients and process intakes and discharges.
• Monitor residents motivation and ability to return back into community independently or discuss long term options.
• Submit daily Progress Notes for interactions with clients.
• Facilitate Family Care Plan Meetings with Patient, Care Givers, and Facility Staff
• Gather all necessary resources to community organizations that will benefit Patient post discharge.
• Order Durable Medical Equipment.
• Refer and set up Home Care Services.

Master of Social Work – Stony Brook University (2019)

B.S in Social Welfare – Stony Brook University (2018)

AA in Human Services – Nassau Community College (2016)