Chan Le, Msw, Rcswi Email & Phone Number

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Assist individuals and families in maintaining and/or improving their independence, level of functioning and quality of life by providing for and/or arranging for an array of social services.> Perform bio-psychosocial assessments to determine the client's needs including analysis of and independent judgment in the areas of physical functioning, psychological/social functioning, mental status, activities of daily living, and nutrition.> Develop service plans based on assessment to meet client's needs and to establish a working relationship.> Advocate to meet client's needs; consult and collaborate with other professionals and service providers to assure comprehensive care. Coordinate referral services internally and externally.> Counsel and support client's families to maximize their well-being.> Monitor the ongoing needs of clients through telephone and face-to-face interaction to evaluate the treatment process and modify if necessary. Respond to emergencies/crises to maintain quality care.> Document all activity in electronic record keeping system on a timely basis and maintain case records to meet quality standards.> Facilitate support/therapeutic groups to encourage group self-help if requested.

Boca Raton, Fl

Provided a wide range of services to diverse populations, including older adults, young adults, and adolescents. Accountable for comprehensive assessments, case management and monitoring, and individual and group counseling.Clinical Case Management═══════════════════════> Provided case management conducting home visits, performed biopsychosocial assessments, ADL/IADL assessments, and in-home safety assessments to develop care plans and services for clients.> Arranged for services outlined in the treatment plan including medical, social/environmental, psychiatric/psychological, home health care/companion, community/government benefits & long term home care.> Composed detailed progress notes for all home visits and counseling sessions, including documentation of client’s appearance, methods of intervention & treatment plans.> Monitored all aspects of service delivery systems and continuously re-evaluated as the client’s situation warrants. Worked with providers to develop alternatives for resolving those problems.> Volunteered at the organization’s events promoting mental health awareness, substance abuse support, LGBTQ awareness, and Thanksgiving Luncheon for seniors.> Assisted seniors with maintaining the highest level of independence while balancing quality of life & safety issues.Counseling═════════> Acquired group counseling skills for bereaved seniors and assisted in facilitating the bereavement group.> Provided individual counseling to clients from Children to Young Adult dealing with anxiety, depression & social disconnectedness.> Assisted individuals and groups in identifying self-defeating behaviors and coached them through changes that promoted personal growth and improved teamwork. Managed client relations, developing rapport and trusting relationships to facilitate progress.> Effectively incorporated the Psychodynamic Theory, Family Systems Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care in treatment interventions.

Delray Beach, Fl

Provided case management to seniors at this 120-bed skilled nursing facility including long-term and short-term care units. Performed counseling, group support, care plans, and referrals to community organizations.Clinical Case Management═══════════════════════> Conducted intakes and psychosocial assessments (BIMS & PHQ-9) with new residents and family to gather social history as well as complete detailed case notes.> Assessed residents’ psychosocial function and needs and coordinated with family members and the interdisciplinary team for resident care-planning.> Networked with various agencies within the community on the behalf and betterment of the target population.> Recorded and updated residents’ confidential information, psychosocial assessments, care plans, progress notes, discharge plans and orders in the EHR software MatrixCare.> Formulated and executed care plans and goals in conjunction with patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.> Performed discharge planning, established home health services with residents and family, and ensured residents’ successful transition at home by following up and resolving unmet services or needs.Counseling═════════Facilitated individual and family therapeutic counseling, including grief counseling.> Provided medically related social work services so that each resident may attain or maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.> Worked with and provided counseling with Korean War and Vietnam veterans diagnosed with PTSD.> Utilized compassion and a high degree of empathy to develop trusting relationships with patients and their families.> Provided direct crisis intervention services for clients as necessary and coordinated services to empower individuals by providing them with the information and skills necessary to promote positive change.

Master Of Social Work Degree - Msw

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Honors Society

Bachelor Of Science Degree - Bs, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: • American Medical Student Association at FAU, President, August 2008 – May 2009 • American Medical Student.