Robert E. Brusch Jr. LMSW
Suwanee, GA 30024
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EDUCATION
University of Georgia, Athens GA
Course emphasis – Geriatrics, Administration/Supervision
Internship- Clark County Detention Center - 2010
Internship- Altus Health Care and Hospice – 2011
1977 Bachelor of Arts
LaGrange College, LaGrange, GA
Internship-Troup County Drug and Alcohol Facility
License LMSW Georgia License # MSW005675
EMPLOYMENT
Sacred Journey Hospice/ Bright Springs
Licensed Master of Social Work
May 14 2018 – present
Case load up to 55 patient/families
Case management involving assisting with admission, transitioning care, and discharge
Complete an initial psychosocial assessment for all patients and families
Participate in the care planning process as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team
Actively participate in the coordination of all aspects of the patient’s hospice care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice, including participation in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments, developing, implementing and evaluating the plan of care, and contributing to patient and family counseling and education.
Assess financial, social and emotional needs of patients and their families in dealing with end-of-life care
Use of in-depth knowledge of community-based resources including volunteer programs, homecare services, and support resources
Accurately document face to face meetings with patients and caregivers in their home, nursing home or in-patient facility
Halcyon Hospice and Healthcare/LHC Group
Licensed Master of Social Work
September 2014 – May 2018
Case load up to 84 patient/families
Case management involving assisting with admission, transitioning care, and discharge
Complete an initial psychosocial assessment for all patients and families
Participate in the care planning process as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team
Actively participate in the coordination of all aspects of the patient’s hospice care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice, including participation in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments, developing, implementing and evaluating the plan of care, and contributing to patient and family counseling and education.
Assess financial, social and emotional needs of patients and their families in dealing with end of life care
Use of in-depth knowledge of community-based resources including volunteer programs, homecare services, and support resources
Accurately document face to face meetings with patients and caregivers in their home, nursing home or in-patient facility
Prepared Safe patient/family discharge
Hospice Professionals of Metro Atlanta
License Master of Social Work/ Alternate Administrator
June 2013 – July 2014
Supervise/Manage employee activities, scheduling and documentation
Ensure employees follow state hospice guidelines and company procedures accurately and efficiently
Case management involving assisting with admission, transitioning care, and discharge Complete an initial psychosocial assessment for all patients and families within 5 days of admission
Participate in the care planning process as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team
Actively participate in the coordination of all aspects of the patient’s hospice care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice, including participation in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments, developing, implementing and evaluating the plan of care, and contributing to patient and family counseling and education.
Assess financial, social and emotional needs of patients and their families in dealing with end of life care
Use of in-depth knowledge of community-based resources including volunteer programs, homemaker services, and support resources
Accurately document face to face meetings with patients and caregivers in their home, nursing home or in-patient facility
West Georgia Hospice – West Georgia Medical Center
Licensed Master of Social Work-Lead Social Worker
March 2012 – April 2013
Supervise/Manage BSW employee activities, scheduling and documentation
Ensure BSW employees follow state hospice guidelines and company procedures accurately and efficiently
Case management involving assisting with admission, transitioning care, and discharge from the West Georgia Hospice program
Complete an initial psychosocial assessment for all patients and families within 5 days of admission
Participate in the care planning process as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team
Actively participate in the coordination of all aspects of the patient’s hospice care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice, including participation in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments, developing, implementing and evaluating the plan of care, and contributing to patient and family counseling and education.
Assess financial, social and emotional needs of patients and their families in dealing with end of life care
Use of in-depth knowledge of community-based resources including volunteer programs, homemaker services, and support resources
Accurately document face to face meetings with patients and caregivers in their home, nursing home or West Georgia Hospice in-patient facility
Altus Healthcare and Hospice
Master of Social Work Intern
June – December 2011
Case management at Assisted Living Homes, Nursing Homes; In-patient Care Unit and personal homes to assess patient and caregiver needs.
Case management involving assisting with admission, transitioning care, and discharge
Complete an initial psychosocial assessment for all patients and families within 5 days of admission
Participate in the care planning process as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team
Assess financial, social and emotional needs of patients and their families in dealing with end of life care
Accurately document face to face meetings with patients and caregivers in their home, nursing home or Altus Hospice in-patient facility
Co-lead weekly Bereavement Group sessions
Department of Family and Children Services – Barrow County and Forsyth County
Certified Lead Case Manager – Child Protective Services Investigator
June 1, 2006 – October 29, 2010
Conducted face-to-face interviews of parents, child care-givers, children, school counselors, teachers, social workers, mental health personnel, medical personnel, and neighbors to gain insight into potential level of abuse of children
Worked cooperatively with law enforcement and the Juvenile Court
Accurately documented state-mandated risk assessments for each case
Connected clients with pertinent social services
Accurate and timely documentation of individual client cases