Heather Vaughn
Fort Mill
Summary
Experienced Social Worker specializing in bio-psycho-social assessments and holistic care planning. Known for providing crisis intervention, facilitating family education, and navigating resources to support patient needs, fostering resilience and improving overall well-being for diverse populations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Social Worker
Piedmont Medical Center/Center for Psychiatry
Rock Hill
02.2024 - Current
- Crafted individualized treatment plans for patients with mental illness, substance use, and intellectual disabilities based on comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments.
- Managed a caseload of 20 patients, delivering crisis intervention and therapy sessions.
- Facilitated family meetings to strengthen patient coping skills and emotional resilience.
- Advocated for patient needs post-discharge in partnership with interdisciplinary teams and legal entities.
Master Social Worker
Hospice of Lancaster and the Piedmont
Lancaster
02.2019 - 02.2024
- Provided emotional support to over 35 patients and families during weekly and bi-weekly visits.
- Conducted bio-psycho-social assessments to develop personalized care plans focused on end-of-life needs.
- Collaborated with hospice team through daily communications and weekly interdisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated care.
- Connected patients and families with federal, state, and local resources as needed.
Master Social Worker
Senior TLC
Gastonia
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Performed bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments to develop holistic care plans and advocate for services.
- Managed caseload of 70+ patients, delivering essential support and resource referrals for housing, healthcare, and end-of-life needs.
- Conducted monthly education sessions on grief and end-of-life care, enhancing resilience in patients and families.
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC01-2018
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC01-2015
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health services
- Patient empowerment
- Decision-making expertise
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Communication skills
- Bio-psycho-social assessments
- Resource coordination
Licensure And Education
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), South Carolina, 2018 - Present
Timeline
Master Social Worker
Piedmont Medical Center/Center for Psychiatry
02.2024 - Current
Master Social Worker
Hospice of Lancaster and the Piedmont
02.2019 - 02.2024
Master Social Worker
Senior TLC
06.2018 - 02.2019
Master's Degree - Social Work
University of South Carolina
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
Western Carolina University