Debra Speciner Email & Phone Number

United States

Weston, Florida, United States

Coordinates social work services, not limited to the oncology population, to provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, resource information, and referrals to patients and families. Works with patient and family to develop skills to cope with the impact of illness, hospitalization, treatment and continuing care issues.

Weston, Florida

I am a liaison between Cleveland Clinic and the patient and work to resolve problems that may arise during the course of treatment. I have the authority to investigate complaints and I report to the highest level of Cleveland Clinic leadership: Executive Administration. I am proficient in solving problems, and during the process, learn how the facility can provide better service. I am involved in providing data for annual review of physicians and departments in order to propose changes.

Sherman Oaks

Program Director of Specialized Ambulatory Geriatric Evaluation (S+AGE) Reported directly to Dr. Dan Osterweil and Dr. David Stern. Worked closely with Dr. Annette Swain, Dr. Jennifer Watson and Dr. Janice Hoffman. Hired into senior management position in January 2013 to supervise operations and develop strategic plan for growth. Including to Care Management Duties, directed programs, involved with staff development, and practice operations in a hospital-based outpatient geriatric evaluation program. Conducted MCI screens on line and manual paper exams such as MMSE, and assisted Neuropsychologist with testing and reporting. Provided individual and family counseling for newly diagnosed and all stage cognitive impairment stages. Conducted caregiver seminars and provided education to families and facility staff. Responsible for Marketing, Education, and Outreach to general public regarding healthy aging, dementia, and care giving.

As part of a Multidisciplinary team, I help patients, families and caregivers improve their reponses to the changes and challenges that are associated with aging. As a patients functional level changes, I help develop treatment plans to ensure the necessary steps are taken to ensure their ongoing physical health, mental health and safety in the most effective, least intrusive manner. I provide Care Transitions to support patients and their families when faced with illnesses that wind them in acute and other settings. I provide supportive counseling to patients, their families and caregivers. I am a referral source for many community agencies.

Recognized as Caregiver Subject Matter Expert, trained new staff.Provided telephonic case management.Conducted psychosocial evaluations, educated and supported members.Participated in Discharge Planning and Care Transitions.Led Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, facilitated daily team operations, and assisted manager with monthly reports and candidate interviews.Maintained professional relationships with contracted, non-contracted and community providers.Participated in testing, implementing and training on all computer process changes and upgrades.Received multiple awards for exemplary services.Worker under Dr. Dan Osterweil.

Miami Beach

Reviewed patient charts, assessed patient and family needs, and held family meetings to complete specific care plans while coordinating and assuring proper discharge plans.Completed psychosocial evaluations, directed patient care conferences.Conducted daily utilization reviews, mortality studies and assisted manager with daily operations.Completed physician referrals, incident reports, and assisted with difficult family situations

Msw, Social Work

Phi Alpha Graduate, Currently Licensed in Florida and California

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology