Kayla Elyse Turner, LICSW
Boston
Summary
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (License # 121161/ #4959) with ten years experience in medical social work, including both inpatient and hospice settings. Experience working with diverse populations, including pediatrics. Skilled in attending to various psychosocial needs surrounding hospitalizations and illnesses.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker, Emergency Department
Boston Children's Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Responsible for clinical support of families presenting BCH ED for care
- Provided crisis intervention and short term counseling, including community and resource referrals when appropriate
- Coordinated with outside agencies (DCF, DA, BPD) when clinically indicated
- Collaborated with floor social work staff when patient admitted to provide best psychosocial care
- Attended to consults throughout entire hospital for weekend and evening shifts
Owner/Co-Founder/Clinical Social Worker
Wave Break Therapy, PLLC
01.2024 - Current
- Clinician and owner at private practice specializing in grief and loss
- Providing individualized clinical support to families experiencing grief and loss
- Collaborating with outside agencies with appropriate to provide complete psychosocial care
- Implementing marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Managing financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Developing and maintaing strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Overseeing daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Social Worker,Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Boston Children's Hospital
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Responsible for clinical support of families with children in the MSICU (newborn through adulthood).
- Completed full psychosocial assessment of families for support and resource needs.
- Provided clinical support to families through trauma, crisis and end of life.
- Facilitated referrals with community agencies as needed.
- Coordinated care with Department of Children and Families when appropriate.
- Assisted with coverage of ICUs and medical floors as needed.
Social Worker, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Boston Children's Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Responsible for clinical support of families with children in NICU (newborn up to six months of age).
- Completed full psychosocial assessments of families for support and resource needs.
- Provided clinical support to families through crisis and end of life.
- Facilitated referrals with community agencies as needed.
- Coordinated care with Department of Children and Families when appropriate.
- Assisted with coverage of ICUs and medical floors as needed.
House Social Worker
St. Thomas Health
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Responsible for attending to various psychosocial needs for patients throughout hospital.
- Assisted all Case Managers with difficult discharge planning and placement.
- Coordinated care with Department of Children's Services and Adult Protective Services when needed.
- Responsible for resource connection, crisis intervention, and brief counseling throughout hospital.
Social Worker
Hoffmann Hospice
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Responsible for the development, implementation and management of psychosocial interventions tailored to individual clients and families.
- Provided counseling in facilities and patient's homes. Routinely managed caseload of forty plus patients.
- Facilitated weekly grief and bereavement support group. Responsible for pediatric patients and their families.
- Named Clinical Preceptor for Social Work Department. Co-coordinated grief support camp for children.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
San Diego State Univeristy
San Diego2014
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA2011
Skills
- Assessing individuals and families for psychosocial needs
- Providing end of life, grief and bereavement support to individuals and families
- Providing crisis intervention and support around medical traumas
- Coordinating with New England Donor Services, Police Departments, District Attorneys and DCF when appropriate
- Navigating complex family dynamics in a high stress environment
- Effectively working and communicating with interdisciplinary team
- Connecting patients and families to hospital and community resources
- Assisting with difficult discharge planning
- Facilitating support groups for patients, families and community members
- Competent in Cerner, Midas and EPIC documentation software
References
Maggie Kirber, LICSW, Boston Children's Hospital, C: 860-377-0036
Amy O'Connell, MD, MPH, Boston Children's Hospital, Attending Neonatologist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, C: 215-964-1535
Susan Robinson, LICSW, Boston Children's Hospital, Clinical Coordinator Child Protection Team, C: 781-820-3067
Timeline
Social Worker, Emergency Department
Boston Children's Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Owner/Co-Founder/Clinical Social Worker
Wave Break Therapy, PLLC
01.2024 - Current
Social Worker,Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Boston Children's Hospital
08.2020 - 03.2024
Social Worker, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Boston Children's Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2020
House Social Worker
St. Thomas Health
04.2016 - 11.2018
Social Worker
Hoffmann Hospice
10.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Master of Arts - Social Work
San Diego State Univeristy
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