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Amy Weisheit

Chattanooga

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate social worker with experience in supporting clients through aging and illness, hospice care, family dynamics and coping with anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Committed to helping patients and families during their journey through end of life care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice Social Worker

Adoration Hospice
11.2022 - Current
  • Delivered case management services, including assessment, care planning, and outcome evaluation, as part of an interdisciplinary team to patients across five counties
  • Conducted psychosocial evaluations to assess family dynamics, caregiver capacity, and in-home safety risks including abuse and neglect, providing crisis intervention and supportive counseling as needed
  • Facilitated community resource referrals, housing or care placement, respite planning, and discharge planning for hospice patients

Social Worker

Ascension Living Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
06.2019 - 10.2022
  • Managed a caseload of 40+ individuals aged 55+, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver medical care and community services as an alternative to nursing home care
  • Provided psychosocial support and case management, including resource referrals, healthcare coordination, assessments, and counseling for participants and families

Social Work Intern

Parkridge Valley Adult and Senior Services Campus
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Provided clinical services, including assessment, treatment planning, group, individual and family therapy sessions and crisis stabilization to inpatient residents on four psychiatric units under LCSW supervision

Resident Care Specialist

Thrive Assisted Living and Memory Care
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Provided care and assistance to residents with activities of daily living, including grooming, hygiene, and housekeeping services

Education

Master of Social Work -

University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English, History

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05.2014

Certification

Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)

  • Issued in Tennessee, December 2020
  • Pursuing Georgia Licensure for LMSW, application in process with GA State Board

Timeline

Hospice Social Worker

Adoration Hospice
11.2022 - Current

Social Worker

Ascension Living Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
06.2019 - 10.2022

Social Work Intern

Parkridge Valley Adult and Senior Services Campus
01.2018 - 01.2019

Resident Care Specialist

Thrive Assisted Living and Memory Care
01.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - English, History

Western Kentucky University

Master of Social Work -

University of Tennessee At Chattanooga

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