Anthony Johnson
Redford,MI
Summary
Social Worker and Director of Social Work with a strong clinical foundation in skilled nursing. Developed behavioral interventions and managed comprehensive care for a caseload of up to 105 residents. Achieved zero social work citations during state surveys, showcasing commitment to compliance and quality care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Social Work
Ciena Healthcare
West Bloomfield, MI
07.2025 - Current
- Manages case load of 50-105 residents, ensuring quality care and support.
- Leads risk management meetings with interdisciplinary team to address care strategies for at-risk residents.
- Develops behavior interventions for residents experiencing behavioral symptoms.
- Completes monthly psychotropic medication report to ensure that facility is within compliance.
- Conducts schizophrenia audit to maintain compliance.
- Completes monthly Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) reports, which monitors psychotropic medications, status of guardianship petitions, and PASRRs.
- Manages elopement program for residents who are at risk of wandering or exit seeking.
- Achieved no Social Work citations during annual survey conducted by the State of Michigan.
Clinical Social Worker
Ciena Healthcare
Detroit, MI
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Conducted psychosocial assessments (BIMS, PHQ9, and Trauma) to assess need for capacity and mood status.
- Petitioned the courts for guardianship of residents deemed incapable of making their own medical decisions.
- Updated PASRR in OBRA database to ensure the facility is in compliance.
- Coordinated discharges for rehab patients by ordering durable medical equipment, organizing transportation, securing housing, arranging home healthcare, and facilitating caregiver services.
- Referred patients to psychiatric services for behavior, mood, and psychotropic monitoring.
- Coordinated ancillary services including podiatry, audiology, dental, and vision to improve quality of resident care.
- Led care conferences with interdisciplinary team, resident, and guardian/power of attorney to align on care plans and streamline discharge planning for rehab patients.
- Developed care plans for residents related to code status, discharge plan/need for long term care, trauma, behaviors, and psychoactive medication administration.
Education
Master of Social Work - Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI12-2026
Bachelor of Social Work and Psychology -
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2021
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Developing Care Plans
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Behavioral Intervention
- Risk management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Minimum Data Set (MDS 30)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Grant Writing
- Case Management
Certification
- Limited License Bachelor Social Worker: Expires April 2027
- Pending Limited License Master Social Worker (December 2026)
Timeline
Director of Social Work
Ciena Healthcare
07.2025 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
Ciena Healthcare
03.2023 - 08.2025
Master of Social Work - Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Social Work and Psychology -
Central Michigan University