Hiele Hodnett
Morton
Summary
Results-driven professional Social Worker specializing in palliative care and chronic illness management. Known for strong clinical judgment, advocacy and regulatory knowledge. Adept at successfully connecting patients and families with vital resources and enhancing their quality of life through tailored care plans.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Palliative and Home Care Social Worker
Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice
Radnor
02.2018 - 06.2026
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients, caregivers and families navigating serious illness, fostering coping strategies and resilience.
- Conducted 18-20 weekly home visits to assess psychosocial needs of patients and families, developing tailored care plans and actionable recommendations.
- Guided patients and families in understanding disease processes, facilitated advance care planning discussions around legal and financial matters related to serious and terminal illness.
- Identified and addressed risks related to Social Determinants of Health, preventing rehospitalization.
- Coordinated case conferences with interdisciplinary care team to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
- Collaborated with community organizations including Veterans Administration and County Office of Aging, to provide additional resources for patients and their families.
Ambulatory Care Social Worker
Lankenau Medical and OB/Gyn Clinical Care Center
Wynnewood
06.2012 - 02.2018
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed tailored care plans for patients in high volume medical, ob-gyn, and specialty resident clinics.
- Connected patients with community-based services and resources including federal, state and county based entitlements with the goal of improving access and continuity of care.
- Provided emotional support through crisis intervention and brief counseling support
- Supervised 3 MSW students in field placement.
MSW Care Coordinator and Discharge Planning
Lankenau Medical Center
Wynnewood
05.2010 - 06.2014
- Functioned as a patient advocate and liaison for patients and families within the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conducted initial assessments to enhance patient flow during inpatient care episode, contributing to decreased length of stay.
- Documented patient progress accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
- Interfaced with insurance companies to facilitate authorizations for appropriated care transitions to subacute care facilities.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science - Political Science and Government
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PASkills
- Extensive experience with managing patients with chronic and serious illnesses
- Strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid conditions of participation, regulations and eligibility
- Demonstrated history of strong clinical judgment and critical thinking in care delivery
- Proficient in Microsoft Teams, EPIC Ambulatory and Homecare HomeBase/Point Care
- Exceptional skills in cultivating collaborative relationships with patients and families
- Superior skills related to cultural competence and humility
Certification
- Pennsylvania Licensure SW 140986
- Center for Advancement of Palliative Care (CAPC) Social Work Serious Illness Competency Designation.
Affiliations
- MLH Employee Resource Group- Book Club Committee Chair
- Diabetes Resource Team- MSW representative
- Together for Chester Workgroup- Community Outreach Committee
Timeline
Palliative and Home Care Social Worker
Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice
02.2018 - 06.2026
Ambulatory Care Social Worker
Lankenau Medical and OB/Gyn Clinical Care Center
06.2012 - 02.2018
MSW Care Coordinator and Discharge Planning
Lankenau Medical Center
05.2010 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Government
Indiana University of Pennsylvania