Mariah Amesbury
Duluth
Summary
Compassionate licensed graduate-level social worker experienced in assisting individuals and families facing chronic or acute illness and disability. Skilled in providing psychosocial care, advocating for patients' needs, and connecting them with essential resources to enhance their quality of life. Passionate about fostering resilience, offering emotional support, and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, patient-centered care. Dedicated to helping individuals navigate the emotional, social, and financial challenges of their condition while empowering them to live independently and fully.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CEA Access Assistant
College of Saint Scholastica
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Created a welcoming spaces to students, proctored ad delivered exams, worked with students to give accommodations for coursework given disability or injury. Together with other CEA staff read through and created resources explaining available services for students and to staff, and presented data on students served yearly.
Family Services Support Intern
Ronald McDonald House Charities- Upper Midwest
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided exceptional service with prompt responses to phone calls, emails, and chat messages from clients seeking assistance.
- Contributed to regular team meetings with constructive input on ways to enhance support services offered to clients.
- Collaborated with team members to provide comprehensive solutions to client inquiries.
- Enhanced children''s coping skills by developing and implementing therapeutic play activities.
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to develop innovative programming catered to diverse patient populations within the hospital setting.
- Assisted in assessment and documentation of patients'' developmental milestones, psychosocial needs, and overall progress.
- Reduced stress levels for hospitalized children and their families by planning and executing special events and recreational activities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
MSW Clinical Social Work Intern
Monarch Healthcare Management
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Increased client engagement by tailoring therapeutic approaches to individual needs and strengths.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensuring comprehensive services for each client.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within various social service systems while working closely with community agencies.
- Continuously sought supervision and feedback from experienced colleagues to refine clinical skills and ensure quality care for clients.
- Effectively managed a diverse caseload while maintaining ethical boundaries at all times.
- Evaluated client progress regularly through ongoing assessment tools, adjusting treatment goals as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills among clients, guiding them through the process of accessing community resources and support systems.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Implemented behavioral modification interventions for clients struggling with substance abuse or other maladaptive behaviors.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
Home Health Aide
Consumer Directions
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
North Central University
Minneapolis, MN05.2024
Master of Science - Social Work
College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN05.2025
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Compassionate
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Efficient under pressure
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Proficient in medical terminology and equipment
- Community resources
LANGUAGES
American Sign Language | Intermediate
Timeline
CEA Access Assistant
College of Saint Scholastica
09.2024 - 05.2025
Family Services Support Intern
Ronald McDonald House Charities- Upper Midwest
09.2023 - 07.2024
MSW Clinical Social Work Intern
Monarch Healthcare Management
09.2023 - 05.2024
Home Health Aide
Consumer Directions
06.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Social Work
College of Saint Scholastica
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
North Central University
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