Medical Care

Samuel Ohajekwe, M.S.W. / ACSW

English Speaking

*** *. ***** ****** ****** CA 90745

Phone: 310-***-****

Email:**************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

I am familiar with HIPPA regulations. I want to continue in my career working with families, children, adolescents and adults. Proven track record reflects ability to provide psychosocial services, assessment, reassessment, discharge planning, excellent documentation and record keeping skills. Result- driven and focused individual offering more than 10 years of experience in Social work, whose accomplishments reflect clients care, continuous improvement and commitment to excellence.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Social Work Graduated June 2001

Columbia University

Palisades New York

Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health Graduated June 1995

Liberty University

Lynchburg V.A

CREDENTIALS:

• Familiar with Evidence based, CBT Trauma focus

• CPR Certified

• Self Defense Violence Certification

• Anti-Harassment Training

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Delta T. Group, Los Angeles, CA January 2010 – Present

Medical Social Worker

• Provides intake assessments for adolescents’ ages 12-18 and adults ages 19- 60 with standardized screening for diagnostic purposes and treatment planning. Parent/Guardian assessments were included.

• Conducts Patient Admission/Eligibility verification: Initial assessment/ reassessment/ Psycho-Social assessments of social and emotional factor related to patients' condition and family reaction.

• Provides individual and group therapy based on diagnosis and treatment goals. Short and long term treatment was provided.

• Conducted in-home visits as needed by family and treatment plan for tracking outcome goals. All documentation was timely and up to date.

• Serves as a liaison with participants' family and other community agencies that provides services to the participants.

• Made referrals for medical care, leaning remediation, financial, housing and other services as needed.

• Help patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guide them in managing the physical, mental and emotional stress associated with drug addiction

• Attended and presented case treatment interventions and plans at weekly team meetings and made changes based on team input.

Total Solution Health Care Inc., Los Angeles, CA February 2007 – December 2009

Medical Social Worker

• Performed intake assessments for adolescents ages 12-18, adults ages 19- 60 and their families using standardized testing to diagnose and form treatment plans.

• Met with parents/guardians to develop, educate and support their children’s treatment plans. Assisted parents to maximize their participation.

• Counseled children and adolescents individually to provide behavioral interventions in order to address their anxiety, depression and anger.

• Conducted Psycho-Social assessments; discharge planning; patient education & counseling in Acute Care facility.

• Drafted and maintained Case Management documents and provided care to patients in Medical Surgery/Intensive Care Unit/ER, long-term and short-term.

• Counseled patients and their families; ensuring participation of the families in meeting program goals.

• Maintained monthly documentation of the patient’s progress report and served as the patient and family advocate ensuring that the best interests of the family unit are maintained.

• Made appropriate referrals to other services needed to help reach set goals.

Covenant Health Care Inc., Los Angeles, CA January 2001 – January 2007

Medical Social Worker

• Performed intake assessments of homeless adults and families who had problems with substance abuse, physical and mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression and PTSD issues.

• Assisted both birth & adoptive families during the adoption process.

• Evaluated homes and conducted background checks of potential adoptive families.

• Provided Psychosocial Assessments, Discharge Planning, Patient Education & counseling in Acute Care facilities.

• Conducted Psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, referrals to hospital staff and outside resources.

• Provided supportive counseling and participated in patients’ conferences and team meetings.

• Maintained monthly documentation of patients, discharge planning and case management.

• Provided short/long term crisis intervention counseling for adults and families.

• Group treatment was provided for adults with self-esteem and anger problems. Addressed these issues of trauma and substance abuse.

• Made referrals for substance abuse treatment, medical and mental health treatment, permanent housing, legal and financial assistance.

• Followed up on referrals to ascertain effectiveness.

• Attended and presented case treatment interventions and plans at weekly team meetings.

References Available Upon Request

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