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.

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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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

Bachelor'S Of Science, Political Science And Government