Social Worker Home Health
Resume:
Stephanie Kovalcik, LMSW
Clinton Township, MI ***38
***********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Compassionate Social Worker specializing in situational assessments, conflict resolution, and effective communication. I am dedicated to providing effective and empathetic care. I am seeking to provide effective and supportive care while simultaneously continuing both personal and professional development.
Work Experience
Medical Social Worker
Elara Caring Hospice-Bingham Farms, MI
April 2024 to Present
• Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify patient/family strengths, challenges, and goals for end-of-life care
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for patients in hospice care
• Provided compassionate and supportive counseling to terminally ill patients and their families, addressing emotional, psychological, and social needs
• Provide education on prognosis, hospice services, respite care, advanced directives, and resources.
Therapist
Stepping Stones Counseling-Clinton Township, MI
November 2020 to Present
Provide psychosocial assessments, helping clients develop better cognitive and emotional skills, reduce symptoms of mental illness, and cope with various life challenges to improve their lives.
Medical Social Worker Home Health Care
The Medical Team-Livonia, MI
September 2020 to April 2024
Helping patients and their families navigate the healthcare system, including assistant, with resources, making decisions and goals for care and long-term planning.
Medical social worker
Beaumont Home Health and Hospice-Troy, MI
June 2019 to September 2020
Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families, along with Bereavement counseling and resources as needed. A large part of my job consist of educating patients and families on end of life transition.
Resident Wellness Director
CSI Support and Development-Warren, MI
August 2013 to June 2019
Resident Director serves as the center coordinator and communicator for all its residents. Serve as a liaison to the external community, helping to educate community organizations about the supportive services program and developing partnerships. Oversee all initial and on-going resident assessment process, including conducting person-centered interviews. Develop individual-level and community wide health aging plans, identifying and accessing needed services and benefits for residents. Convene and facilitate team meetings with community partners to triage member needs and develop strategies to efficiently address and coordinate service needs.
Care Manager
Humana-Saint Clair, MI
November 2018 to March 2019
Care manager works with individuals one-on-one, identifying needs, and monitoring members regularly by phone or home visit. Duties include: Assisting members in understanding medical bills and procedures, managing and monitoring their medications, insure their home is a safe place to live, help with needed resources, such as meals and transportation, and insuring that members follow up with doctor’s recommendations.
Lead Phlebotomist
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center-Rochester, MI
April 2011 to September 2012
Responsibility included forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing, following established practices and procedures. Completed all required records and documentation, while managing patient and staff concerns. Provided all training and education to new employees and staff, and created procedural manuals and safety guides.
Education
Master of Science in Social Work
Wayne State University - Detroit, MI
2013
Bachelor of Social Work in generalist social work
Oakland University - Rochester, MI
2012
Skills
• Case Management
• Time Management
• Documentation
• Microsoft Excel
• CPR
• Social Work
• Hospice Care
• Hospice Care
• Crisis Intervention
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Occupational Health Experience
• Social Work
• Motivational Interviewing
• Triage
• Group Therapy
• Mental health counseling
• Conflict management
• Social work
• Hospital experience
• Behavioral therapy
• Grief specialist
• Autism Experience
• Child & Family Counseling
• Crisis Management
• Behavioral Health
• Meeting Facilitation
• Discharge planning
• Communication skills
• Hospice care
• Hospice & palliative medicine
• Inpatient
• Time management
• Care plans
• Home care
• Organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Home & community care
• EMR systems
Certifications and Licenses
LMSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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