Abbey Arwady, Lcsw
About Abbey Arwady, Lcsw
Abbey Arwady, LCSW, is a Hospice Social Worker at Atlantic Health System, where she specializes in providing education and support on end-of-life issues. She holds a Master of Social Work from Boston College and has extensive experience in social services and youth development.
Work at Atlantic Health System
Abbey Arwady serves as a Hospice Social Worker at Atlantic Health System, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she provides specialized education and support on end-of-life issues, focusing on anticipatory grief and bereavement for patients and their families. Abbey develops and implements individualized Plans of Care that take into account the unique spiritual, cultural, and religious factors relevant to hospice patients. She utilizes her interdisciplinary skills to navigate complex social systems, ensuring that patients and families have access to necessary resources.
Education and Expertise
Abbey Arwady has a strong educational background in social work and education. She earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Boston College, studying from 2013 to 2015. Prior to this, she completed a Master of Science (M.S.) in Special Education at the University of Scranton in 2009. Abbey also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education, which she obtained from the University of Scranton in 2008. Her expertise includes identifying psychopathology and behavioral issues within patient and family systems, as well as providing short-term counseling and education.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Abbey Arwady worked at Genesis as a Social Services Specialist from 2015 to 2018 in Morristown, NJ. In this position, she contributed to the social services provided to patients. Additionally, she served as the Director of Youth Development at Somerset Hills YMCA from 2011 to 2013, where she was responsible for overseeing youth programs. These roles have equipped her with a diverse skill set applicable to her current work in hospice care.
Specialized Skills in Hospice Care
In her capacity as a Hospice Social Worker, Abbey Arwady specializes in providing education and support regarding end-of-life issues. She focuses on anticipatory grief and bereavement, offering guidance to patients and their families during challenging times. Abbey's ability to develop individualized Plans of Care is informed by her understanding of the spiritual, cultural, and religious factors that impact hospice patients. Her interdisciplinary approach allows her to effectively secure necessary resources for those she serves.