Brittiney Stoutin
St. Louis
Summary
Professional social worker with experience in healthcare settings, specializing in patient advocacy and resource coordination. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes under changing circumstances. Valued for empathy, adaptability, and communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Medical Social Worker
SSM Depaul Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinate safe and timely patient discharges
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary team including physicians, nursing, and case managers
- Serve as team leader and go-to resource for team members during supervisors’ absence
- Address social determinants of health and provide appropriate resources
- Assess psychosocial needs and arrange post-hospital care services including but not limited to home health care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or hospice
- Full Time Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm, Monthly on-call
Geriatric Behavioral Health Social Worker
South City Hospital (Formerly St. Alexius Hospital)
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment for geriatric adults with mental health conditions, including dementia, depression, anxiety, and psychosis
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Provided supportive counseling, psychoeducation, and crisis intervention to patients and caregivers
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation in compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and hospital accreditation standards
- Full Time Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm, Rotating on-call
Emergency Room Social Worker
Saint Louis University Hospital
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Responded to high acuity trauma cases and provided crisis invention, emotional support, and grief counseling to patients and families
- Supported families and patients through critical-care and end of life discussions
- Acted as liaison between medical staff and families during resuscitation and code events
- Covering on-call for nights, weekends, holidays, ensuring 24/7 social work response for all trauma and behavioral health crisis
- Facilitated emergency psychiatric holds and coordinated inpatient medical/psychiatric hospital transfers
- Collaborated with organ procurement organizations to facilitate timely referrals and assessments for potential donors in accordance with hospital and federal guidelines.
- Full time Sun-Wed 4:00pm-4:00am, Rotating on-call
Assessment Counselor II
Centerpointe Hospital
11.2022 - 04.2022
- Conducted intake assessments to evaluate client’s mental health, substance use history, risk/safety concerns, and treatment needs
- Utilized standardized assessment tools to determine diagnosis and appropriate level of care in collaboration with attending psychiatrist
- Provided crisis intervention and safety planning for clients presenting with suicidal ideation, self-harm, or acute psychiatric symptoms
- Educated clients and families on available services, treatment options, and program expectations during the intake process
- Coordinated with insurance providers for preauthorization and verification of benefits for behavioral health services
- Full Time Sun-Wed 7:00pm-7:00am
Behavioral Health Social Worker
St. Alexius Hospital
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted psychosocial assessment for patients upon admission
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on self-esteem, coping skills, and relapse prevention
- Prepared legal documentation including court orders, guardianship orders, ECT orders
- Provided crisis intervention and safety planning for patients experiencing suicidal ideation, intimate partner violence, or psychiatric crisis
- Completed Level 2 screenings and DA124 forms as required for nursing home placement
- Served as acting supervisor during manager absences, overseeing daily operations, and providing staff support
- Full time Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30pm, Rotating on-call
Youth Case Manager/Team Leader
Southern Thirty Adolescent Center
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Completed intake assessments and consents
- Provided case management services to at-risk youth focusing on housing stability, education, and emotional well-being
- Utilized Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques to respond during crisis
- Developed individualized service plans with youth, setting goals related to education, emotional wellbeing, employment, life skills, and permanent housing
- Advocated for clients in court, school meetings, and with child welfare agencies to ensure appropriate services and support
- Facilitated life skills group workshops on topics including budgeting, hygiene, conflict resolution etc.
- Utilized active listening, empathy, and a strengths-based appropriate to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences
- Full time Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm, Rotating on-call
Education
Master of Social Work - Health and Mental Health
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois05.2018
Bachelor of Social Work - Health and Mental Health
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois05.2015
Skills
- Emotional support for bereavement
- Youth advocacy
- Healthcare system navigation
- Compassionate care for dementia patients
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Discharge planning
- Effective team leadership
- Effective time management
Licensure
LMSW Obtained 3/17/2015
Active License # 2025008474
Timeline
Inpatient Medical Social Worker
SSM Depaul Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Assessment Counselor II
Centerpointe Hospital
11.2022 - 04.2022
Geriatric Behavioral Health Social Worker
South City Hospital (Formerly St. Alexius Hospital)
04.2022 - 07.2023
Emergency Room Social Worker
Saint Louis University Hospital
03.2020 - 11.2022
Behavioral Health Social Worker
St. Alexius Hospital
05.2018 - 03.2020
Youth Case Manager/Team Leader
Southern Thirty Adolescent Center
06.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Social Work - Health and Mental Health
Southern Illinois University
Master of Social Work - Health and Mental Health
Southern Illinois University
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