Decision Point Consulting, Inc.
CARE AT THE CROSSROADS OF LIFE
CARE AT THE CROSSROADS OF LIFE
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| Contact Us Find out more about Decision Point Consulting's Care at the Crossroads of Life. Call us at (636)207-8751 Fax us at (636)207-7561 Office Hours: Monday -Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. E-mail a Social Worker 301 Sovereign Court Suite 116 St. Louis, Missouri 63011 |
Frequently Asked Questions:
Definitions
Definitions
 | Who is a social worker? |
A social worker is an individual who holds a degree in social work from an
accredited university. Social workers are professionals who want to promote
the welfare of individuals and the communities in which they live. Some of the
roles of a social worker include being a clinician, advocate, facilitator, client
and family therapist, crisis interventionist, care manager, conflict mediator,
and community liaison.
| Who is a geriatric care manager? |
A geriatric care manager is a professional qualified to complete assessments
on aging individuals to determine a diagnosis of mental health and
competency as well as whether the current living situation is appropriate and
safe. Typically, a geriatric care manager may be a nurse, social worker,
gerontologist, or counselor.
| What is case management? |
Case management services include, but are not limited to, the completion of
psychosocial assessments, care determination and implementation,
community resource referrals and coordination, counseling and
psychotherapy, family mediation, behavior management plans, assistance
with housing options, and advocacy and liaison services.
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