Emily M Johnson, LISW

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Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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About me
Mental Health Therapist at LifeWorks, Inc
Education
- University of Iowa
  2005 - 2009
  BSW, BA Social Work, Psychology
  Activities and Societies: Psychology Peer Advisor, Iowa City Hospice Volunteer, Iowa NEW Leadership Conference Participant Graduated with Honors in Social Work in 2009. My honors project focused on continuing education with CNA's in skilled & intermediate nursing homes. Student adviser in psychology department (2008-2009) and was a student intern & then hired at the Iowa Depression & Clinical Research Center (2006-2009).
- Washington University in St. Louis
  2009 - 2010
  Master Social Work
  Activities and Societies: Gerontology Student Association co-chair Co-chair of the Gerontology Student Association (2009-2010). Worked in American Culture Studies department while a student.
Experience
- Villa Cottages Assisted Living
  Jun 2005 - Jan 2006
  Nurse's Aide
  Aided in the personal care, including cooking and cleaning, for 20 elderly residentsInteracted with residents' family members daily to update on the health and care of residents
- Iowa Depression and Clinical Research Center
  Aug 2007 - Jul 2009
  Research Assistant
  Contacted 10-20 women in various studies on the telephone dailyAssisted in other lab activities, such as data entry and administrative assistance, daily
- Cedar Manor Nursing Home
  Jan 2009 - May 2009
  BSW Practicum Student
  Provided assessment and interventions with older adults in a skilled and intermediate facility (including memory care) setting under supervision.
- Alzheimer's Association, St. Louis Chapter
  Jan 2010 - Aug 2010
  MSW Practicum Student
  As a student in the Outreach department, I connected with individuals and groups in 5 counties surrounding the St. Louis area to provide educational programs and information. I assisted my supervisor with preparing for the "Walk to End Alzheimer's Disease" in St. Charles county. In the Education department, I helped to plan and implement the 2nd annual "End of Life Care" conference and shadowed my task supervisor during consultation and other education initiatives.
- Lutheran Senior Services
  Feb 2011 - Jan 2015
  Service Coordinator
  Connected residents to services for independent living and to assisted them with "living life to the fullest."
- Urbandale Healthcare Center
  Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
  Social Worker
  Provided social services to 100 long-term care and skilled residents and their families.
- UnityPoint at Home
  Mar 2018 - Jul 2019
  Medical Social Worker
  Provided medical home care social services to patients.
- UnityPoint Health
  Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
  PRN hospital - coordinate discharge service, placement and other social services for adult patients Coordinated social services and advance care planning for patients with chronic illness
  - Medical Social Worker
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2021
  - Chronic Care Management LMSW
    Aug 2019 - Oct 2021
- Catholic Charities Diocese of Des Moines
  Oct 2021 - Nov 2022
  Mental Health Therapist
  Providing outpatient and school based mental health therapy for children and adults.
- LifeWorks,Inc.
  Nov 2022 - now
  Mental Health Therapist
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensed Independent Social Worker
  Iowa Board of Social Work
  Sept 2023
- Licensed Master of Social Work
  Nov 2014
- Professional Service Coordinator
  American Association of Service Coordinators
  Apr 2013
- Senior Life Steps Trainer
  Symbria
  Jun 2012
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Emily M Johnson, LISW
  Service Coordinator of the Year HAHMA Apr 2012
Volunteer Experience
- Companion Volunteer
  Issued by Odyssey Healthcare on Feb 2011
  Associated with Emily M Johnson, LISW