Amber Foster
Eldersburg
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in intake assessment and care coordination. Expertise in conducting clinical evaluations and managing post-assessment workflows, ensuring comprehensive documentation and timely access to treatment, while fostering collaborative relationships with community providers to enhance patient support and outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assessment Specialist, LCSW-C
Eating Recovery Center / Pathlight
Hunt Valley
01.2020 - Current
- Conduct more than 20 comprehensive clinical intake assessments each week to determine the most appropriate level of care.
- Evaluate patients across the full continuum of treatment, including Inpatient, Residential, PHP, IOP, and Outpatient services.
- Communicated clinical recommendations and treatment options to patients, families, referral sources, and treatment providers, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Coordinated post-assessment workflows, including escalated clinical reviews and admissions recommendations, ensuring timely and appropriate patient placement.
- Ensure all required clinical documentation is obtained prior to admission to facilitate safe and timely treatment starts.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation in Salesforce and NOVA, including clinical assessments, contact notes, patient communications, and medical records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline admissions process, enhancing patient access to necessary care services.
Admissions Coordinator, LCSW-C
Sheppard Pratt Center for Eating Disorders
Baltimore
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Established and nurtured referral relationships with providers and community partners to enhance patient access to care.
- Conducted clinical screenings and recommended appropriate levels of care (Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient programs) based on clinical presentation and payer guidelines.
- Coordinated scheduling of admissions and pre-admission appointments, ensuring comprehensive documentation for informed admission decisions.
- Balanced patient needs, program capacity, and insurance requirements to optimize admissions.
- Monitored referral metrics, including sources, admissions, placements, and outcomes to inform operational strategies.
Family Therapist, LGSW
Sheppard Pratt Center for Eating Disorders
Baltimore
06.2013 - 04.2017
- Provided individual and family therapy for adolescents and adults diagnosed with eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic groups addressing substance use, family dynamics, motivation to change, relapse prevention, and collaborative care, enhancing participants' coping strategies and support systems.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and developed discharge plans, summaries, and case management services to ensure comprehensive care and continuity for clients.
- Led therapy sessions in supervisor's absence, coordinated weekly patient admissions, and streamlined clinical operations to maintain service quality.
Social Work Intern
Sheppard Pratt Center for Eating Disorders
Baltimore
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Conducted patient assessments and contributed to treatment planning and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure comprehensive care.
- Delivered individual and family therapy under supervision, supporting clients in achieving personal growth.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups on Motivation to Change, Relapse Prevention, and Substance Use, enhancing group members' coping strategies.
Social Work Intern
New Pathways Second Generations
Baltimore
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and coordinated community agency referrals to meet client needs.
- Advocated for clients with Department of Social Services, documenting services in ETO software for effective tracking.
- Delivered case management services to support pregnant and parenting adolescents in Independent Living services.
Social Work Intern
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services Independent Living Program
Annapolis
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Developed court reports, coordinated appointments and transportation, and aided in placement planning and aftercare services for improved client outcomes.
- Facilitated foster care and Independent Living services for adolescents, enhancing support systems during transitions.
- Participated in court sessions, contributing to case discussions and life-skills programming for adolescents.
Education
Master of Social Work - Mental Health
University of Maryland, Baltimore-School of Social Work
Baltimore, MD05-2013
Bachelor of Social Work - Psychology
University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD05-2010
Associate - Applied Science Therapeutic Massage
Alleghany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05-2007
Skills
- Intake assessments
- Level-of-care determinations
- Admissions coordination
- High-volume caseload management and triage
- Case management
- Patient flow management
- EMR documentation
- Insurance verification
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical supervision
- Crisis management
- Patient education
- Time management
- Effective communication
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C), State of Maryland
Maryland Board Approved Certified Social Work Supervisor
Timeline
Clinical Assessment Specialist, LCSW-C
Eating Recovery Center / Pathlight
01.2020 - Current
Admissions Coordinator, LCSW-C
Sheppard Pratt Center for Eating Disorders
07.2017 - 12.2020
Family Therapist, LGSW
Sheppard Pratt Center for Eating Disorders
06.2013 - 04.2017
Social Work Intern
Sheppard Pratt Center for Eating Disorders
09.2012 - 05.2013
Social Work Intern
New Pathways Second Generations
08.2011 - 05.2012
Social Work Intern
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services Independent Living Program
09.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Social Work - Mental Health
University of Maryland, Baltimore-School of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work - Psychology
University of Maryland
Associate - Applied Science Therapeutic Massage
Alleghany College of Maryland