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Danielle M. Washington
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Dynamic Social Worker
Client-focused social worker with extensive experience and a proven ability to deliver effective service
using a variety of modalities. Able to coordinate efforts with multidisciplinary teams and community
resources, build and manage relationships with collateral contacts and other stakeholders. Skilled in
program management, organization, and geriatric care among other areas.
Work Experience
Renal Social Worker
DaVita Dialysis Center
Dayton, OH
December 2014 to Present
Conduct patient psychosocial assessments; complete psychosocial evaluations; and document and
monitor ongoing psychosocial issues. Initiate and facilitate referrals to community and government
agencies based on patient need. Provide support, information and assistance in treatment planning;
assist and educate patients in adjusting to dialysis and altered lifestyle. Provide education on advance
directives, transplant, treatment options, and grievance procedure. Provide ongoing counseling to
patients on compliance with treatment.
Director of Assessment and Referral
Haven Behavioral Senior Care of Dayton
Dayton, OH
October 2013 to October 2014
Responded to call inquiries for potential admissions and generalized questions regarding mental health
and psychosocial needs. Supervised staff that used the DSM V, to determine appropriateness for
admission. Made referrals to appropriate community resources for persons who did not meet admission
criteria.
Medical Social Worker
Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton
Dayton, OH
October 2012 to October 2013
Provided direct social work intervention to patients and their families. Assessed the patient’s social,
emotional, financial, cultural and family situation to address needs; assisted patients and families in
establishing linkages to community resources, and provided consultation to those seeking input and
guidance in efforts to resolve patient concerns.
Discharge Planner
Good Samaritan Hospital
Dayton, OH
May 2003 to December 2012
Dayton, Ohio • 2003-2012
Regional healthcare system with 4 hospitals and 60+ member locations delivering comprehensive care.
Coordinated community services and patient discharge plans by working with nursing homes,
rehabilitation facilities and home care agencies to arrange post-discharge care. Created and coordinated
pool social worker schedules.
Assessed patient needs and coordinated prescription assistance, outpatient drug treatment, housing and
other essential services to ensure patient needs were met following discharge. Served as subject matter
expert for peers on discharge issues.
Social Worker and QMRP
RESCARE, INC
Centerville, OH
December 2001 to April 2012
Centerville, Ohio • 2001-2012
Leading care organization with nearly 50K staff providing services to 1M+ residents per year.
Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (2008-2012): Created and managed care programs for 12
group home residents with intellectual disabilities, supervised staff, evaluated and resolved incidents and
continuously improved quality of care. Ensured compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
Deliver after-hours support on an on-call basis as necessary.
• Fostered supportive, cooperative team environment based on mutual respect with an emphasis on
delivering exceptional care.
• Recognized for outstanding performance with "Going for the Gold" honors for teamwork and loyalty.
Social Worker (2001-2012): Maintained eligibility for entitlement programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid,
etc.) for patients in 6 residential homes. Compiled and maintained social histories. Wrote guardianship
services applications. Coordinated community resources and worked with referral sources to place
residents. Chair of Human Rights Committee, overseeing restrictions on individuals to ensure fairness
and necessity.
• Played a key role in recovering nearly $200K in funds from the state and private pay individuals.
• Improved placements by skillfully managing referral sources, ensuring that placements were appropriate
for patients and agency.
• Received "Going for the Gold" award in recognition of exceptional performance (5 times).
Education
Masters of Social Work
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
2007 to 2011
Certifications
State of Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker
2014
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