Kari Bloch
Burnsville
Summary
Self-motivated, hardworking Social Worker offering a diverse history of experience working in different health care settings supporting overall needs for individuals and families. I offer documented success in overcoming complex challenges while working with patients, families and multidisciplinary professionals to provide needed resources and services to individuals in our communities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Transitional Care LSW
Health Partners
10.2022 - Current
- Refer clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Coordinate specialized care services such as spiritual care, mental health supports, hospice, and/or palliative care when indicated based on individual patient needs and preferences.Improve patient outcomes by developing and implementing personalized transitional care plans.
- Reduce hospital readmissions by identifying high-risk patients and providing targeted interventions.
- Facilitate seamless transitions between healthcare settings, ensuring appropriate care and follow-up appointments.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate and address the physical, emotional, and social needs of patients during transitions of care.
Med-Surg, ICU, ED, & Mental Health LSW
Allina Health
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and assess patients basics needs being met, such as; food, housing, transportation, medical services, etc
- Educated patients and caregivers on community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits and coverage
- Identified and addressed financial and emotional barriers to discharge and recovery
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of professionals as well as patients and families to determine appropriate treatment options
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs
- Arranged for medical, mental health or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders
- Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process
- Communicated with patients and families about diagnoses, treatment programs, and health care team recommendations
- Set up family meetings by coordinating with interdisciplinary team members, families, and appropriate county members if applicable.
Post Acute Director of Social Services
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Assessing and implementing social service care plans to best meet the needs and goals of residents overall planning
- Completing admission intakes and discharge planning for individuals in transitional care units at SNF
- Providing leadership to a multidisciplinary team and working effectively in a team setting
- Working and collaborating with community agencies, county team members and additional support members to assist residents current and possible future needs for placement and supports
- Obtaining and maintaining thorough social history records, trauma informed screenings and effectively writing detailed case notes
- Responsible for identifying and reporting Vulnerable Adult Reports and conducting appropriate investigation with involved parties to ensure resident safety
- Developing workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families while also providing them with services to best address their specific needs
- Educating, and preparing residents for transition to independent living, ALF, SNF, group home, or other planned housing placement
- Informing families of hospice, grief and bereavement resources
- Assisting individuals and families that are uninsured or under-insured obtain additional county services and fundings to meet their needs
- Participate in discussions with multidisciplinary teams for collaboration and coordination of residents needs
- Providing education and resources to residents and families to assist in safe discharge planning needs
- Conducting needed assessments to support individuals psychosocial wellbeing such as BIMS, PHQ-9, GAD, Social History, Trauma, Elopement Risk, etc
- Scheduling and facilitating initial, quarterly, annual, and discharge care conferences.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
Cedar House Life Change Center
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Creating client treatment plans based on assessments and goals
- Adhering to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files
- Referring clients to external resources for additional support
- Facilitating supportive and psychotherapy services to address needs of clients 18 years and older Documenting daily notes and notifying appropriate parties of concerns for overall health changes
- Working in a multidisciplinary team setting
- Conducting initial intake assessments, quarterly assessments and annual assessments Providing social services to clients Providing and/or setting up transportations for clients Ensuring safety of clients Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Social Work -
Minnesota State University - Mankato
12.2018
High School Diploma -
Technichal High School
05.2014
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Motivated in Fast Paced Work Environments
- Patient Advocacy and Rights
- Problem Solving and Resolution
- Team Collaboration
- Coaching/ Educating Patients, Families, etc
- Conducting assessments and providing appropriate recommendations for resources and services
- Knowledgeable in Health Insurance Plans, Benefits, Eligibility, and Enrollment process for uninsured or underinsured individuals
- Rehabilitation / TCU Planning
- End of Life / Palliative Care / Hospice Care Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Mandated Reporting
- HIPPA
- Organizational Skills
- Crisis and Conflict Resolution
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Computer Skills/Microsoft efficient
Timeline
Transitional Care LSW
Health Partners
10.2022 - Current
Med-Surg, ICU, ED, & Mental Health LSW
Allina Health
04.2022 - 01.2023
Post Acute Director of Social Services
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna
02.2020 - 04.2022
Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
Cedar House Life Change Center
08.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science in Social Work -
Minnesota State University - Mankato
High School Diploma -
Technichal High School
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