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Supervisor Medical

Location:
Tallahassee, FL
Posted:
September 14, 2014

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Richard Weiss, MSW

*** ******** ***** ***********, ** 32303

Phone: 850-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***

PROFILE

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Proven ability to effectively manage high volume caseloads

SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

2013 – Present NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION HOMECARE, Quincy, FL

Serve in position of Medical Social Worker

Perform initial Medical Social Work Evaluation upon receipt of physician and nursing referrals to

determine the condition of present social environment, assistance needed and necessary services all

within the individual and family context

Develop individual care coordination plans collaboratively with other caregivers, including client-

specific goals for each homebound patient while continually assessing and evaluating social welfare

needs

Establish and maintain professional contacts and resource referrals across various agencies and

communities in order to meet the variety of patient needs

Coordinate and schedule visits and phone calls on a weekly basis with patients to ensure progress for

each case and to provide individuals with support

Individual short-term counseling, crisis intervention, resource access planning provided during home

visits

Contribute to weekly NHC agency case conferences with an interdisciplinary team of skilled nurses,

speech and occupational therapists

2012- 2013 HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS BROOKSIDE, Great Barrington, MA

Served as Clinical Intern in the Intensive Treatment Unit

Maintained caseloads of three individual clients at a time and two psycho-educational groups with

children and adolescents with histories of trauma and abuse

Worked both independently and in conjunction with supervisor to produce historical reports,

psychosocial assessments, mental health evaluations, and case summaries

Developed and administered comprehensive treatment plans for individual clients and presented these

documents monthly for team review

Coordinated care with outside agencies and collaborated with a variety of case workers to promote best

outcomes for clients

Created and implemented alternative individualized therapeutic approaches with approval from direct

supervisor

Richard Weiss, MSW

321 Glenview Drive Tallahassee, FL 32303

Phone: 850-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***

SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE cont’d

2011 – 2012 ABRAM LANSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Cohoes, NY

Performed all duties as required by position of Intern

Maintained caseload of two individual students and co-facilitated three grade-based psychoeducational

and social skills groups

Assisted with small student groups regarding social skills, behavior and school expectations,

community awareness, and family dynamics

Implemented individual behavior plans and created activities to enhance social skills and coping

abilities for individual students

Provided one-on-one support for students consistent with their needs

Worked collaboratively with all levels of faculty staff on behalf of individual clients

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

2012 – 2013 ST. COLMANS HOME, Watervliet, NY

Worked directly with all-male residents

Supervised and coordinated activities among residents including physical activity, activities of daily

living, off-site trips and relationship building activities

Received promotion and was given responsibility to provide a constant and higher level of care to

more challenging residents

Provided conflict mediation and resolution between residents by assisting with communication skills

and social comprehension

2009 – 2011 BOOTCAMP FITNESS AND TRAINING, Tallahassee, FL

2013 – Present

Lead classes in group fitness providing instruction, demonstration, modifications and explanations

regarding all components of the fitness class

Provide private personal training sessions with individuals and small groups

Develop workouts and adapt constantly to individual needs

Establish varying personal approaches with all clients to maximize effectiveness

Contribute to staff meetings regarding innovations, promotions, advertisements, program efficiency,

strategies, and other means of improving the business

Richard Weiss, MSW

321 Glenview Drive Tallahassee, FL 32303

Phone: 850-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***

EDUCATION

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY, Albany, NY

Master of Social Work, 2013 Concentration: Clinical Practice

Graduated with Academic Honors, 4.0 GPA

STATE UNIVERISTY OF NEW YORK GENESEO, Geneseo, NY

Bachelor of Arts, 2006 Major: Social Science

Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Tallahassee, FL

Nursing Program Coursework, 2009 - 2010

CERTIFICATIONS

2013 – Current Level 1 and 2 TRX Certification

2012 – Current Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

2012 – Current Certified in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

2009 – Present AFPA/ISSA Certified Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES / HOBBIES

2012 Spartan Death Race Official Finisher, Pittsfield, VT

2011 Volunteer, Keuka Comfort Care Home Volunteer, Penn Yan, NY

2006 & 2007 Geneseo Alternative Spring Break, Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort, Biloxi, MS



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