Leigh McBride, LMSW
North Augusta
Summary
Caring Social Worker offering case management expertise with proven competence to quickly build trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and diagnosis management. Committed to achieving high-quality, cost-effective care for patients and families. Dedicated Social Worker with 10 years of experience helping clients change behaviors and access family and community resources to manage health. Attends seminars and conferences for professional development. Continuously improves processes and services to support patient care, education and research.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Social Worker
Georgia Hospice
04.2024 - Current
- Improved patient care by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all social work interventions in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Empowered patients to make informed decisions about their end-of-life care through compassionate counseling sessions.
Hospice Social Worker
Affinis Hospice
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Organized support group meetings for grieving family members, fostering an environment conducive to healing after loss.
- Empowered patients to make informed decisions about their end-of-life care through compassionate counseling sessions.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and wishes, coordinating with legal professionals to establish advance directives.
Assessment Coordinator
Aurora Medical Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
Dialysis Social Worker
American Renal Associates
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Communicated with physician to create targeted care plan by considering patient age and population-specific needs.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
- Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
Stay at Home Mom/Homeschool Teacher
CO-OP
06.2004 - 09.2020
- Observed students for specific learning styles and planned activities to maximize learning.
- Maintained order and discipline with creative strategies focused on keeping young children occupied and entertained during important lessons.
- Implemented assistive technologies for struggling learners.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Social Worker
Care Management Consultants
06.2001 - 06.2004
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
Social Worker
Bryce Hospital
05.1999 - 05.2001
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Planned and coordinated discharge from care facility to patient's home.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Alabama
05.1999
Master of Science - Human Development
Samford University
05.1997
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- End-of-life care
- Care planning
- Psychosocial assessments
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Care coordination
Education
Birmingham, AL,Tuscaloosa, AL
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker
- South Carolina License - 14867
- Georgia License - MSW002893
Contact
North Augusta, SC 29841
Timeline
Hospice Social Worker
Georgia Hospice
04.2024 - Current
Hospice Social Worker
Affinis Hospice
10.2023 - 04.2024
Assessment Coordinator
Aurora Medical Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
Dialysis Social Worker
American Renal Associates
09.2020 - 05.2023
Stay at Home Mom/Homeschool Teacher
CO-OP
06.2004 - 09.2020
Social Worker
Care Management Consultants
06.2001 - 06.2004
Social Worker
Bryce Hospital
05.1999 - 05.2001
Master of Science - Human Development
Samford University
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Alabama
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