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Hannah Murphy

Webster

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Social Worker

William H. Johnson SW Consulting & Staffing
11.2022 - Current
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of social work.
  • Served as a traveling social worker to multiple different facilities per week with assisting the Director of Social Services of the facility or sustaining the role of the Director of Social Services of a facility.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions regularly, making adjustments as needed to optimize client progress toward goals.
  • Mentored new social work staff by sharing best practices, offering guidance on case management techniques and helping to navigate the organizational structure.
  • Assisted clients in navigating complex social service systems by providing guidance on program eligibility requirements and application processes.
  • Maintained detailed case documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state regulations and agency policies.
  • Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing personalized treatment plans.
  • Enhanced community support networks for clients by connecting them with appropriate resources and services.
  • Served as a liaison between clients, families, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders involved in the care process.
  • Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centered care.

Contact Social Worker

American Adoptions Inc.
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Facilitate adoption process for birth parents, adoptive parents and children
  • Perform home studies, parent background checks, parent(s) history, parent counseling and post-placement process
  • Follow birth parent(s) along pregnancy to ensure support and needs are met until adoptive placement is achieved
  • Case management and collaboration with all team members and partnering agencies
  • Meeting birth parent and adoptive family at hospital to ensure a smooth transition of adoption process along with lawyers and hospital administration staff after birth of child

Director of Social Services

Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assisting patients and their families with the many aspects of patient’s condition (social, financial, emotional) and understand their illnesses and treatment options while in the facility and upon discharge
  • Administering admission and helping the transition of the patient from the community to the facility while meeting their social and emotional comfort needs
  • Coordinating discharge of resident with physicians, PT, OT, and nursing of what main factors to take into account in relation to their medical needs to be provided in or out of the home
  • Establishing problem-solving techniques by providing various alternatives and incorporate as many resources for resolution as possible with residents and staff
  • Encouraging residents’ efforts to function at highest possible level
  • Managing a facility of 123 beds/patients

Acting Director of Social Services

Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Assisting patients and their families with the many aspects of patient’s condition (social, financial, emotional) and understand their illnesses and treatment options while in the facility and upon discharge
  • Plan, organize, develop, and direct all required social services to meet needs of residents and patients in long and short term care in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and regulations that govern our facility directed by the Administrator

Licensed Ongoing Social Worker and Emergency Investigator

Massachusetts Department of Children & Families
07.2016 - 07.2018
  • Commitment to upholding the fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse & neglect to ensure they are able to grow & thrive in safe & nurturing environments
  • Establishing safety, permanency and well-being of the Commonwealth's children by: stabilizing & preserving families; providing quality temporary alternative care when necessary, safely reunifying families; & when necessary and appropriate, creating new families through kinship, guardianship or adoption
  • Assess, evaluate, conduct initial and ongoing case management and investigate alleged abuse/neglect complaints after hours on an emergency basis
  • Develop & ensure implementation of strength-based service plans for each child in care or custody including risk assessment, safety plans & goals
  • Maintain a high degree of professionalism in the community, with clients, schools, courts & with referring agencies seeking to build & sustain positive relationships
  • Empower families to make stable commitments to children by providing counseling & coordinating visits with family members; develop a helping relationship & ensure needed supports & services are provided
  • Prepare extensive court reports & associated legal documents; testify in court; assist attorneys in the preparation of court actions; respond to inquiries regarding court actions
  • Perform a variety of social casework functions, including the investigation, supervision, placement, & care of dependent children, children in foster homes, or other child welfare cases through routine or emergency referrals
  • Analyze situations & adopt effective courses of action, often under stressful and emergency conditions

Education

Bachelor of Human Sciences and Services - Human Development and Family Studies

University of Rhode Island
05.2016

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Gender and Women’s Studies

University of Rhode Island
05.2016

Skills

  • Mental health evaluation
  • Psychosocial assessments
  • Professional ethics
  • Client advocacy
  • Case documentation/management
  • Discharge planning
  • Referrals and networking
  • Boundary setting

Certification

Division of Professional Licensure: National Association of Social Workers: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Massachusetts & Arkansas

Timeline

Licensed Social Worker

William H. Johnson SW Consulting & Staffing
11.2022 - Current

Contact Social Worker

American Adoptions Inc.
02.2022 - 10.2022

Director of Social Services

Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation
12.2020 - 06.2021

Acting Director of Social Services

Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
08.2019 - 12.2020

Licensed Ongoing Social Worker and Emergency Investigator

Massachusetts Department of Children & Families
07.2016 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Gender and Women’s Studies

University of Rhode Island

Bachelor of Human Sciences and Services - Human Development and Family Studies

University of Rhode Island
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