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