Emily Perkins
Erie
Summary
MSW with over eleven years of experience in serving my local community by coordinating and managing medical, emotional, and behavioral care, and providing advocacy and guidance to those in need. I am dedicated to my work and eager to continue professional growth and development in medical care management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Social Worker
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
- Facilitated psychosocial assessments to identify patient needs and develop care plans.
- Supported families in navigating end-of-life decisions and grief processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and service delivery.
- Monitored and documented patient progress, adjusting interventions as necessary for effectiveness.
Palliative Care Social Worker
UPMC Hamot
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support for patients and families.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing serious illness and end-of-life issues.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance understanding of care options.
Hospice Social Worker
AseraCare Hospice
04.2019 - Current
- Provide care planning for an average caseload of 30 patients at skilled nursing facilities, home environments, and personal care homes throughout Erie, Crawford, and Venango Counties
- Coordinate respite stay and assess safety for in-home hospice services
- Provide practical and emotional support, encouragement, and counsel to hospice patients and their families
- Assist with long-term placement for home patients as needed
Geriatric Mental Health Administrative Case Manager
Erie County Care Management
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Provided advocacy, care management, guidance, crisis intervention, psychosocial support, and goal-directed therapy to a caseload of 80 clients during appointments and weekly visitations in care facilities
- Collaborated with medical and behavioral health teams to implement safe discharge plans and utilize appropriate assistance programs and community resources when integrating clients back into the community
- Provided intake and diagnostic assessments with clients to develop a preliminary diagnosis that is provided to the client’s assigned psychiatrist
Social Worker
UPMC Hamot
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Served as Master’s Level member of UPMC Transplant Team
- Performed psychosocial and drug and alcohol assessments along with counseling and guidance to patients, individuals, and families
- Collaborated with team members, patients, families, and community resources to develop, implement, evaluate, and monitor individualized discharge and care plans
Cancer Conference Coordinator
The Regional Cancer Center
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Created and prepared 30-50 patient cases per month to ensure physicians consistently received timely and complete information for presentation at Oncology conferences
- As a member of the Oncology Committees at both UPMC Hamot and St. Vincent Hospital, I attended conferences to assist physicians with discussions regarding cancer staging and treatment.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Edinboro University
Edinboro, Pennsylvania08.2017
B.S. - Social Work
Edinboro University
Edinboro, Pennsylvania05.2015
Skills
- Medical Care Planning and Case Management
- Trauma/Crisis Therapy and Life-Skills Counseling
- Suicide Prevention and PTSD Care Training for Veterans on Hospice
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
- Client and Patient Advocacy, Needs Assessment, and Response
- Child and Social Welfare Policy
- Member of the Independent Council on Aging and Geriatric Social Work Association
Certification
- Masters Level License obtained in July of 2020
- Assisting Individuals in Crisis and Group Crisis Intervention (UMBC)
- Act 33 Child Clearance
- Act 34 Criminal Clearance
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
Timeline
Hospice Social Worker
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Palliative Care Social Worker
UPMC Hamot
05.2021 - 03.2022
Hospice Social Worker
AseraCare Hospice
04.2019 - Current
Geriatric Mental Health Administrative Case Manager
Erie County Care Management
06.2018 - 04.2019
Social Worker
UPMC Hamot
09.2015 - 06.2018
Cancer Conference Coordinator
The Regional Cancer Center
08.2012 - 08.2014
B.S. - Social Work
Edinboro University
Master of Social Work -
Edinboro University