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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
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Certification
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Annette Solomon

Ft. Washington

Summary

Dynamic Social Worker with extensive experience at Renaissance Adult Day Health Center, excelling in psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention. Proven ability to advocate for clients, enhance service accessibility, and facilitate community resource referrals. Skilled in individual counseling and compassionate support, fostering resilience and positive outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Worker

Renaissance Adult Day Health Center
Washington DC
03.2019 - Current
  • Provided psychosocial assessments to patients and their families.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs and plan appropriate interventions.
  • Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress, clinical interventions and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Created educational materials on topics related to mental health.
  • Conducted individual and family counseling sessions for clients
  • Coordinated referrals to other healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Educated caregivers about the importance of providing emotional support to patients during illness or recovery periods.
  • Developed group therapy activities in order to promote socialization and self-care skills among participants.
  • Initiated contact with local agencies and organizations to ensure access to quality healthcare services.
  • Facilitated referrals to community resources, such as housing or financial assistance programs.
  • Counseled individuals suffering from chronic illnesses on how best to manage symptoms while maintaining a positive outlook on life.
  • Acted as an advocate for vulnerable populations by connecting them with essential resources within the community.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
  • Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
  • Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
  • Addressed barriers to care, including transportation, financial issues, and language barriers.
  • Guided patients and families through the healthcare system, including insurance processes.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation.
  • Educated patients and families on coping strategies for dealing with illness and hospitalization.
  • Facilitated access to community resources and services for patients and families.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, assessments, and plans.
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient needs and strengths.
  • Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
  • Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
  • Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
  • Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
  • Counseled clients or patients individually and in group sessions to assist recovery from illness and to adjust to life.

Social Worker

Department of Human Services
Washington DC
09.2010 - 09.2017
  • Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, as needed.
  • Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Howard University
Washington, DC
05-1978

Skills

  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Case documentation
  • Individual counseling
  • Community resource referral
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Patient advocacy
  • Healthcare navigation
  • Coping strategy education
  • Emotional support provision
  • Clinical intervention
  • Barrier identification
  • Behavioral counseling
  • Assessment skills
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Boundary setting
  • Community resources
  • Client advocacy
  • Educational support
  • Policy planning
  • Client confidentiality
  • Clinical supervision
  • Life skills development
  • Life skills counseling
  • Mental health training
  • Attention to detail
  • Case management
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Psychosocial assessments expert
  • Referrals and networking
  • Community training
  • Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
  • Grief processes
  • Risk assessment
  • Biopsychosocial assessments
  • Empathy building
  • Compassionate
  • Service accessibility improvements
  • Violence prevention
  • Child welfare and protective services
  • Service planning
  • Capacity building
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Client documentation
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Affiliations

  • Jewelry Making
  • sewing
  • reading
  • traveling

Accomplishments

  • Volunteer - Washington Surburban Sanitation Dispute Resolution Board

Certification

  • Academy of Certified Social Workers
  • Certified Level 1 Investigator Abuse and Neglect
  • Anger Management Specialist

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Social Worker

Renaissance Adult Day Health Center
03.2019 - Current

Social Worker

Department of Human Services
09.2010 - 09.2017

Master of Science - Social Work

Howard University
Annette Solomon