Gero Social Worker

1. Ron MacKenzie
San Francisco Bay Area, California
OBJECTIVE
A challenging position as a clinical social worker in the field of aging
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work (MSW)
San José State University
Gerontology / Aging Practice Specialization with significant Mental Health Course / Fieldwork
GPA = 4.0 - Faculty Designated “Outstanding Master’s Special Project”
EXPERIENCE
Mills Peninsula Hospital Short-Stay Rehab / SNF Burlingame, CA
Medical Social Worker (DRG professional, temporary staffing agency) 2010 - present
• Conducting case management, resource referral, and discharge planning
• Performing effective psychosocial interventions and counseling with families and
individuals
• Working in a fast paced interdisciplinary team of Physicians, RN’s, PT’s, and, OT’s
• Completing patient assessments and discharge plans in a timely manner
• Planning and managing services to meet patient’s treatment goals
• Providing Hospice Counseling
• Explaining Medicare, Medi-Cal, and Insurance regulations to patients and families
• Expediting discharges to home and community with RN, PT, and OT follow-up
• Managing discharge of residents to B&C, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing settings
• Coordinating DME and care services with Hospitalist and Skilled Professionals
• Arranging appropriate and safe transportation upon discharge
• Utilizing EPIC computer based charting / tracking system
Veteran’s Administration, Gero-psychiatric Long Term Care (SNF) Menlo Park, CA
Clinical SW Intern, Gero-psychiatry 2009 -
2010
• Provided bio-psycho-social input, coordination, and advocacy to interdisciplinary team
• Completed bio-psycho-social assessments in a timely manner
• Assisted hospice patients and families with end-of-life issues.
• Performed admission and quarterly assessments, discharge planning, risk assessment
for SI, HI, mandatory report of danger / abuse, MMSE, and GDS
• Lead group therapy based on CBT theory
• Produced detailed casework reports using CPRS computerized system
• Performed resident advocacy using client centered approach
• Empowered families through information, support, resources, and referrals
• Provided linkages and referrals to community and VA resources
• Conducted end of life planning for veterans and families
• Participated in admissions and discharge planning
• Trained extensively at National Center for PTSD
• Facilitated Advance Directive completion reflecting resident’s desires
• Interfaced with county conservator and maintained related client documentation
Gardner Family Care, Dual Diagnosis Unit San José, CA
Clinical SW Intern, Mental Health Services 2008 - 2009
• Performed transcultural strengths-based practice with individuals and groups in a fast-
paced mental health and substance abuse clinical setting
• Performed comprehensive assessments using DSM-IV differential diagnosis
• Conducted individual psycho-social assessments, case management, and counseling

2. • Developed treatment plans, goals, and objectives to meet clients’ needs
• Provided linkages and referrals to other social service agencies
• Maintained computer-based client progress notes and treatment plans
• Engaged in case consultation with interdisciplinary staff members
• Supported clients in court appearances
• Trained on relevant Santa Clara County procedures including ASAM
• Trained in agency service delivery, assessments, counseling, substance abuse, suicide
assessment, gangs, domestic violence, mental health, and Tarasoff
• Certified County 5150 evaluator
Assembly Member Jim Beal San José,
CA
Legislative Research Assistant 2008
• Participated in Community Organizing and Aging Policy Creation Process
• Conducted Senior Citizen Needs Assessment and Community Roundtable
• Developed database of community senior service agencies
Various Non-profits
Volunteer / Board Member 1988 - 2008
• Coordinated transportation service for Elderly and Physically Impaired
• Provided policy leadership and implementation in diverse non-profits
• Worked in Food Bank and Homeless Services
SJSU Community Service, San José, CA
Elderly Services Volunteer 2007
• Taught English (ESL) to Elderly Latino Clients.
Idlywood Nursing Home, Sunnyvale, CA
Senior Services Volunteer 1998 – 1999
• Made weekly visits to nursing home residents including Alzheimer's Unit
• Lead current events group discussions and other activities
Work Experience Prior to Social Work Graduate School – Selected Highlights
Stanford University - Stanford, CA
Principal Software Developer / Project Manager 1991 - 2008
• Worked well under pressure while developing network software for scientific research
• Completed projects in a fast-paced interdisciplinary environment – Public Speaking
NASA Ames Research Center, CA
Chief Programmer / Supervisor – Space Shuttle Software 1982 – 1987
• Worked closely with research scientists, engineers, and operations team members
• Frequent public speaking
Spanish Language - high intermediate level proficiency
Various U.S. Colleges and Salamanca University, Spain 2006-2009
• 6 college-level Spanish courses
Academia Centroamericana de español, Costa Rica 2006
Professional Associations
• National Association of Social Workers
• American Society on Aging
• California Council on Gerontology and Geriatrics
• Aging Services Collaborative, Santa Clara County