Bilingual LMSW
Resume:
Sandra V. Alanis, LMSW ***********@***.***
**** *******, ******* ***** ***** 832-***-****
SUMMARY
Experienced bi-lingual LMSW providing social service counseling and guidance to facilitate the maximum function and coping capacity of each patient and family member in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care. Support the Provider Relations activities of the organization.
EDUCATION
University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work 2007- 2008
Degree: Master of Social Work
University of Houston Clearlake 2004-2007
Degree: Bachelors of Social Work
EXPERIENCE
Texas Home Health Hospice, Texas July 2016- Present
Position: Medical Social Worker
Develop plans of care that fosters the spiritual well-being and dignity of patients. Assist physicians and other members of the hospice team in understanding social, spiritual, and emotional factors related to the patient’s health
Assess bereavement needs and provide bereavement counseling. Help patients and family to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations and assist patients and family in achieving the optimum social, spiritual, and health adjustment within their capacity.
Provides psychosocial assessments and routine visits. Coordinates resources with community agencies to assist patients and family to live better and within the limitation of the illness.
. Provide counseling and End of Life Education
Gentiva Hospice, Houston, Texas February 2014- July 2016
Position: Medical Social Worker
Develop plans of care that fosters the spiritual well-being and dignity of patients. Assist physicians and other members of the hospice team in understanding social, spiritual, and emotional factors related to the patient’s health
Assess bereavement needs and provide bereavement counseling. Help patients and family to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations and assist patients and family in achieving the optimum social, spiritual, and health adjustment within their capacity.
Provides psychosocial assessments and routine visits. Coordinates resources with community agencies to assist patients and family to live better and within the limitation of the illness.
Heart to Heat Hospice, Houston, Texas August 2013- February 2014
Position: PRN Social Worker
St. Anthony’s Hospital, Houston, Texas December 2011- July 2013
Position: Lead Therapist
Provided Group Therapy and Individual Therapy to Chronic Mentally ill patients. Developed master treatment plans, case management activities and discharge planning services.
Extra Care Inc., Houston, Texas May 2011- December 2011
(Intensive Outpatient Program)
Position: Therapist
Provided group therapy and psychosocial assessment to mostly geriatric patients with mental illness. Coordinated with community resources and made appropriate referrals
Park Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, Houston, Texas October 2010- February 2011
Position: Director of Social Services
Planned discharges and transfers to ensure appropriateness and continuity of care for transfers within and discharges from the facility.
Facilitated the social and psychological well being of residents and their families.
Mediated issues among residents, families, and staff members.
The Rehabilitation Healthcare Center, Baytown, Texas February 2010 – July 2010
Position: Director of Social Services
Developed individualized residents care plans. Oriented residents and families to medical services, its service limitations, and residents’ rights.
Completed mandatory documentation within timelines established by applicable regulations and facilitated the social and psychological well-being of residents and their families.
Mediated issues that arise among residents, families, and staff. Made appropriate referrals and coordinated visits by facility mental health providers.
Helped residents and family cope with losses, including aging and death. Planned discharges/transfers to ensure appropriateness and continuity of care for transfers within and discharges from the facility.
Intracare Hospital, Houston, Texas July 2008 – February 2010
Position: Floor Therapist/Case Manager
Provided group therapy and psychosocial assessment to adult and adolescent patients with mental illness. Coordinated with community resources and made appropriate referrals.
Family Services of Greater Houston, Texas 2007- 2008
Student Internship
IntraCare Hospital, Houston, Texas 2006- 2007
Student Internship
Reviewed treatment plans, referral services, and case management programs. Assisted with patient assessments and diagnosis. Provided individual, couples and family therapy.
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