Amy B. Burckhard, LMSW
*** ****** ******, ********* *****, New York 10567
(H) 914-***-**** (C) 914-***-****
Email:************@*****.***
CAREER PROFILE:
Licensed Masters of Social Work from Fordham University. I am a hard
working professional with over ten years of clinical experience in new
patient assessment, as well as twenty years of practical administrative
and business experience. I have extensive experience in budgets, accounts
receivable systems and spreadsheet analysis. I am currently looking for
a Director of Social Work position that utilizes my understanding of the
systems that impact our both our clients and our agencies, while building
on my vast experience in administration and business.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
7/2010to Present: Bethel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Social Worker
. Sub-acute rehabilitation center/long term facility
. Complete psychosocial assessments for incoming
patients/residents.
. Admission counseling and orientation.
. Conduct periodic care plan meetings with patients, families
and team of rehabilitation disciplines.
. Documentation of patient consultations.
. Discharge planning and referral for home and outpatient
services.
. IPRO Screen Certified
. Sub-acute committee on customer service initiatives and
policies.
9/2009 to 6/2010: Mental Health Association of Westchester/Third Party
Review-Intern/ Employment
. Pilot program in Westchester County that conducts bi-annual
service reviews of individual foster care cases.
. Conduct meetings with Department of Social
Services/Families/Service Providers/Attorneys.
. Responsible for locating and adding unreported cases to the
agency, resulting in attaining service quotas.
. Investigate systems and relationships involved with
auditing Department of Social Services individual case
management.
9/2008-5/2009: Elant @Brandywine Nursing Home-Internship
. Duties included admission processing, psycho-social
assessments.
. Assisted in arranging services through government agencies
such as social services, disability office, Westchester
para-transit, and social security.
. Co-facilitated support group sessions for our residents.
5/1998 to 7/2010: Berardis Family Chiropractic-Office Manager, Patient
Liaison
. Perform new patient consultations and education. Duties
include recording symptoms and complaints. Assist the
doctor during spinal and nerve system exams.
. Development of financial plans for prospective patients,
with analysis of insurance reimbursement and payments.
. Perform all aspects of administrative functions, including
scheduling, bookkeeping, budgeting, payroll, and
purchasing.
. Supervised the entire office staff, including all payroll
and human resource functions.
EDUCATION: MSW Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service,
. Research assistant: Dr. Dana Marlowe, PHD
. Committee on Academic Progress Panel Member:
. Recipient of the Ruth Taylor Award Scholarship for
Commitment to Public Service:
. Representative Student Congress
B.S. State University of New York at Brockport,
.Major. Sociology/Minor. Psychology.
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request.