EXPERIENCED
All PsychoSocial Consultants are experienced in assisting nursing home staff with meeting state and federal regulations.
CREDENTIALED
All Consultants have Master Degrees in Social Work in accordance with California State guidelines.
AFFILIATED
PsychoSocial Consultants is a member of the California Association of Healthcare Facilities (CAHF).
Meet the Team
Jody Giacopuzzi
Owner/DirectorFor the past three decades, Jody has worked with skilled nursing facilities – from small to large – to help them develop high quality social service departments. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she is a hands-on director whose focus has always been on improving resident-centered care. In addition to tele-consulting and creating online training, Jody provides active consultation to facilities in the Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Santa Barbara. As an active consultant, she stays up to date on the many changes that occur in the nursing home industry.
Anne Ikeda
LCSWAnne has been a social worker for 27 years and a consultant for 7 years. She provides consultation to nursing homes in Los Angeles County.
Melinda Black
MSWMelinda has been a social worker for ten years and a consultant for five years. She provides consultation to nursing homes in Orange County.
Michelle Stark
LCSWMichelle has been a social worker for 20 years and a consultant for one year. She provides consultation to nursing homes in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange counties.
Sarah Kaderabek
LCSWSarah has been a social worker for 24 years and a consultant for 23 years. She provides consultation to nursing homes in San Diego County.
Elizabeth J. Casteneda
LCSWElizabeth has been a social worker for 18 years and a consultant for two years. She provides consultation to nursing homes in Imperial County.
Carol Lapoff
LCSWCarol has been a social worker for 44 years and a consultant for 8 years. She provides consultation to nursing homes in Los Angeles County.