Sitter in Muskegon, Michigan

James A. Davis 1058 Lancelot Drive, Muskegon, Michigan. 49445 Phone: 231... Email: [email protected] Professional Licensed Master’s Social Worker Older Adult Specialist/Medical Social Work/Mental Health Therapist/Grief and Depression Expert PROFESSIONAL PROFILE A highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic problem-solver dedicated to providing outstanding care and implementing effective treatment plans for older adults, families, and individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Demonstrated track record of successful outcomes with diverse population in hospitals, nursing homes, clinical office, and in-home settings. Innate ability to establish rapport quickly, build trust, engage all types of personalities, and diffuse stressful and crisis situations. Dynamic community and family educator relating to issues facing older adults, grief and loss, and depression. CORE COMPETENCIES * Assessments: Psychosocial, needs, and families * Family Education * Individual/Family/Group counseling * Crisis Intervention * Coordination of Services * Relationship Building * Community referral * Case Presentation * Medical Terminology * Treatment Planning * OBRA Screening * Interdisciplinary Collaboration * Public Speaking/Teaching * Advocacy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Self employed 01/16/20... - present Medical Social Worker Harbor Hospice, Muskegon, Mi 07/1999 ... * Assessed needs of caregivers and families * Conducted psychosocial assessments of patients * Counseled patients, families, and caregivers related to terminal illness * Clarified medical terminology and enhanced understanding * Supported and encouraged patients and caregivers * Educated and referred patients/families regarding relevant community organizations * Identified coping difficulties and provided alternatives * Collaborated in interdisciplinary team approach to care Adult Outpatient Therapist Muskegon County Community Mental Health, Muskegon, Mi 06/89 -0... * Conducted initial and psychosocial assessments * Provided therapy to families, individuals, couples, and groups * Identified needs and generated appropriate referrals * Acted as liaison and mental health service coordinator between nursing homes, assisted living centers, medical and psychiatric hospitals EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION Graduate Certificate of Social Work Practice with Couples and Families: Wayne State University Master’s of Social Work: Western Michigan University Bachelor of Arts, Psychology: Cornerstone University Licensed Master of Social Work, State of Michigan, License #68010616... PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION: American Association of Christian Counselors