Donna Bjorkman

Cell: 518-***-****

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EMPLOYMENT

Community Hospice, Saratoga Spring, NY March 2020 – November 2022

Medical Social Worker 518-***-****

Provided assessment, support and guidance as patients/families confronted the emotional issues and practical decisions that accompany a terminal diagnosis. Determined whether additional home care for hospice patients and their families/loved ones is needed; wrote referrals and submitted grants for those in need. Met with patients, loved ones and caregivers in home, hospital and skilled nursing facilities (SNF). Made referrals to SNF when needed. Coordinated with agencies regarding resources, benefits and support. Coordinated with hospice nurses regarding ‘plan of care.’ Completed assessments, treatment plans and other documentation in a timely fashion. Met with Interdisciplinary Treatment Team weekly to develop and review care plans.

Center for Hospice Care of Southeastern Connecticut September 2016 – February 2020

Medical Social Worker 860-***-****

Helped clients and their families with end-of-life care and treatment plans. Advocated for their medical, social and psychological needs by finding placements, equipment and aides. Accessed financial assistance whenever needed and available. Traveled extensively to meet with clients and families in person.

Karner Psychological Associates, Clifton Park, NY February 2011 – June 2016

Clinical Social Worker

Provided individual, family and group therapy to adults, adolescents and children who had a variety of issues and disorders

Completed assessments and treatment plans

Provided advocacy and referrals as needed

Baywood Outpatient Clinic, Glens Falls, NY April 2010 – January 2011

Chemical Dependency Treatment

Led group and individual process oriented and didactic counseling services to clients who were chemically dependent and dually diagnosed chemically dependent/psychiatrically impaired

Participated in an interdisciplinary treatment team

Provided case management, family counseling and discharge planning

Conifer Park Outpatient Clinic, Saratoga Springs, NY February 2009 – November 2009

Outpatient Social Worker

Led group and individual process oriented and didactic counseling services to clients who were chemically dependent and dually diagnosed chemically dependent/psychiatrically impaired

Served on interdisciplinary team that provided case management, family counseling and discharge planning

Capital District Psychiatric Center, Albany, NY November 1986 – September 2007 Psychiatric Social Worker II

Provided individual and group therapy to an assigned caseload of inpatient adult and young adults

Ran a variety of psycho-educational groups including: forensic, substance abuse, sex offender, DBT, and music

Participated in an interdisciplinary treatment team

Coordinated treatment planning with education and rehabilitation programs (18 – 21 year of age)

Wrote psychosocial assessments, evaluations and treatment plans

Worked with families, significant others, and outpatient providers

Managed placement and discharge plans

Education/Training

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY, MASTERS IN SOCIAL WORK, 1983

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT OSWEGO, BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS, 1979

(Graduated Magna Cum Laude)

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