Lindsey McCarthy is a social worker living in Littleton, Colorado. She has over 5 years of experience as a social worker, currently working at Innovage Greater Colorado PACE where she is responsible for assessing and monitoring the well-being of 70-85 elderly patients. Previously, she worked as a social worker at American Renal Associates and did internships at Sky Ridge Medical Center and Littleton Manor Nursing Home. Lindsey has a Master's in Social Work from the University of Denver and is working towards her certification in addiction counseling. She has strong skills in crisis intervention, care planning, problem solving, and communication.
1. Lindsey McCarthy
4801 S Wadsworth Blvd, Apt 6-309 Littleton, CO 80123 720-627-9994 Lindseymccarthy@msn.com
Professional Experience
Innovage Greater Colorado PACE November 2013-present
Social Worker
Responsible for 70-85 elderly patients
Performs initial and 6 month assessments of PACE participants to obtain psycho-social
history including: cognitive status, mental health and substance abuse use history,
behavioral concerns, family dynamics and current social supports.
Completes home visits to assess and monitor for potential risks or support needs
Presents assessment results and participant goals to the inter-disciplinary team during
care planning conferences.
Collaborates with hospital discharge planners, primary care, inter-disciplinary team,
families, and caregivers regarding participants discharge from the hospital.
Provides solution focused counseling to participants and their caregivers
Collaborates with Palliative care team
Collaborates with mental health counselor to assist and monitor participants with mental
health or substance abuse needs
American Renal Associates August 2010-July 2012
Social Worker
Responsible for 175 patient dialysis unit at Kidney Center of Westminster
New patient insurance verification and admission
Opened new facilities in Thornton and Bear Creek
Coordinated monthly Kidney Disease and Quality of Life surveys
Facilitated young adult support and bereavement groups
Completed care plans and individual assessments
Conducted individual psychotherapy with select clients
Patient advocate with area hospitals, rehab facilities, social security, and Medicare
ombudsmen
Sky Ridge Medical Center August 2010-October 2010
Social Work/Case Management intern
Assisted with patient assessments
Offered support to ICU and ER patients
Made referrals to Hospice, rehabs, etc.
Completed necessary discharge paperwork
Littleton Manor Nursing Home February 2006- August 2009
Activities Assistant
Organized and ran group activities
Responsible for emotional well-being of residents
Created and led exercise program
Demonstrated responsibility and leadership
Aided in the communication between residents and family members
Developed and maintained positive relationships between staff, residents and families
2. Education
University Of Denver
Masters in Social Work (MSW)
Certificate in Interpersonal Trauma
Graduation: June 2011
Odyssey Training Center
Certified Addiction Counselor level II and III
Current student- will complete classes, 2 classes left to complete CACII courses
Metropolitan State University, Denver, CO
Major: Sociology; emphasis in Gerontology Minor: Psychology Degree: B.S.
Graduation: May 2009
Leadership Experience:
Rocky Mountain ALS Association
- Fundraiser
American Heart Association
- Fundraiser
Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Fundraiser, walk volunteer
Skills:
Knowledge of medical treatment processes and terminologies
Crisis intervention
Addiction and addiction treatments
Psychological aspects of health and illness
Discharge planning and care planning processes
Problem solve in a quick and effective manner
Proficient with major computer applications and tools (word, excel, power point, office,
Meditech, Primesuite, TheraCenter)
Organizational and multiple tasks capable
Group therapy experience
DSM IV and diagnostic techniques
Ability to communicate with representatives of community agencies
Effective written and verbal communication
Knowledge of criminal justice and gerontology
References: Available upon request