Andrew Roberts, Lcsw, Cadc Email & Phone Number

Lincolnwood, Illinois, United States

- Oversee the daily operations of Concerto Renal Services Social Work Department- Manages and coaches Social Work Team to effectively provide high quality care for patients within our clinics- Oversee quarterly audit process, ensure departmental compliance and adherence to SW specific CMS regulations- Develop and maintain stable and effective social work department preceptor program

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

• Oversee the operation of Project VIDA’s 5 HIV/AIDS Care Service Programs and VIDA Wellness Center serving over 900 individuals and their families annually.• Effectively and ethical ensure proper utilization of Project VIDA Care Service Programs annual budgets exceeding $250,000. • Supervise and collaboratively work with an interdisciplinary team consisting of medical social workers, clinical therapists, health educators, acupuncturists, massage therapists and support staff in the delivery of high-quality individualized patient care.• Developed and implemented internal agency policies and protocols that enhanced patient service delivery and assured biopsychosocial needs of patient populations were met. • Ensure programmatic and fiscal compliance through effective program evaluation and adherence to all regulatory standards set forth by Project VIDA’s applicable federal, state and local regulatory bodies.• Established an inter-agency referral system ensuring effective referral and verification of patients’ receipt of needed community supportive services. • Provide specialized individual and group level counseling sessions focusing on the issues of behavioral health, coping skills, grief, anger management and interpersonal relationships.

Greater Chicago Area

• Oversaw the operation of Project VIDA’s Medical Case Management Program engaging a diverse patient population and their families in the provision of needed supportive and psychosocial services.• Ensured efficient service delivery and quality of care through the compliance to the standards of care set forth by the Chicago Area HIV Medical Case Management Cooperative. • Provided direct care to a patient caseload of over 45 HIV-positive individuals conducting biopsychosocial needs assessments and strategic interventions assuring proper and timely connection to needed supportive community resources. • Assisted patients in procuring and enrolling in appropriate public benefits programs including but not limited to Medicaid, Medicare, food stamp benefits and RTA Paratransit services.• Conducted weekly supervision with medical case management staff providing guidance and quality assurance in the areas of goal-oriented patient care plan progress, patient retention and proper/timely EMR data entry. • Coordinated agency Patient Advisory Board eliciting patient feedback on overall satisfaction with agency service offerings, service delivery and areas of needed programmatic improvement.

Greater Chicago Area

• Conducted comprehensive intake evaluations collecting patient biopsychosocial histories.• Preformed patient assessments utilizing standardized screenings tools for behavioral health, substance use, mood, behavioral risk and physical health.• Collaboratively with the patient developed and monitored individualized care plans and adherence to established care plan goals. • Assisted patients in modifying attitudes and patterns of behavior through increasing their understanding of self and environment.• Guided clients through the HIV continuum of care assuring consistent connection to comprehensive medical care services and unfettered access to vital HIV medications. • Provided referrals and follow-up to patients and their families to necessary treatment and community supportive resources.• In conjuncture with agency care team developed and implemented patient appropriate discharge plans to assure successful transition from the medical case management program.

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Community Health And Urban Development

Bachelor'S Of Science, Political Science And Government