Medical Social Worker
Gujarat Cancer And Research Institute
Hi, I’m
Jatin Sutariya
Ahmedabad
Summary
At Gujarat Cancer And Research Institute, I leveraged my expertise in psychosocial assessment and my ability to educate families to significantly improve patient care outcomes. Skilled in both mental health counseling and service referral management, I developed effective treatment plans and facilitated crucial support groups, driving positive behavior changes and enhancing community reintegration.
Work History
Gujarat Cancer And Research Institute
Medical Social Worker
Job overview
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Prepared all required treatment records and reports.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
Education
Indira Gandhi National Open University Charodi
Maser Of Social Worker from Sociology
06.2013
Skills
- Admitting processes
- Social history intake procedures
- Gathering referrals
- Improving well-being
- Visiting patient homes
- Networking with staff
- Team collaborating
- Assessing needs
- Managing records
- Educating families
- Follow-up care
- Medical care counseling
- Clinical documentation
- Behavioral health
- Service referral management
- Bereavement services
- Family support
- Suicide prevention
- Mental health counseling
- Developmental disorders
- Rehabilitation services
- Substance abuse counseling
- Hospice care
- Goal setting
- Palliative care
- Family counseling
- Discharge planning
- Psychosocial assessment
Timeline
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maser Of Social Worker from Sociology
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