Donna Cobbah
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients/patients. Expert in Case Management. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 25-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients/patients in need.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Social Worker
Department Of Veteran Affairs
09.2009 - 12.2019
- GPD Liaison for community programs that house veterans.
- Monitor proof of veteran eligibility, grant compliance, quality of services provided to veterans.
- Quarterly reviews, and recommendations for the programs.
- Quarterly Individual Service plans identifying barriers, service needs, strengths, individual goals , and referrals.
- Maintain administrative files on each program with performances. measures, corrective actions, and recommendations.
- Documentation of extensions beyond six months for case management services.
- Incident reporting of sentinel events.
- Quarterly Webinars.
- Monthly community meetings.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Conducted visits and inspections of GPD program sites to assess appropriate environments and living standards.
- Documented veterans progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Social Worker
Department Of Veterans Affairs
09.2001 - 09.2009
- Interviews veterans and families to assess needs,
- Advocate for patients and families with obtaining community resources such as General relief, social security benefits, food pantries, In home support services by the County of Los Angeles., bus tokens for transportation..
- Assisted with documents for Advance Directives ( Health Care Decisions) and Durable Power of Attorney(allows a chosen person to make care of financial affairs).
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses of Depression, Bipolar Disorders, .Addiction Treatment and Recovery
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve quality of life. Using the Manualize Matrix Model.(Cognitive Behavior)
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Conducted 3 group counseling sessions each week.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with addictions.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
Social Worker
Los Angeles County Department Of Mental Health
08.1997 - 06.2000
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve quality of life.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
- Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
- Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Assisted with applications for Social Security Supplemental income.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to meet needs of individuals once a week. with issues.
- Monthly case presentations to multi-disciplinary team.
Homeless Social Worker
Department Of Veterans Affairs
04.1994 - 08.1997
- Outreached homeless veterans in the community for services, housing, medical and mental health care.
- Admit when eligible for temporary housing programs
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
Medical Social Worker
Department Of Veterans Affairs
08.1990 - 08.1994
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.1990
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.1986
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Case Needs Assessment
- Referrals and Networking
- Substance Abuse Treatment
Timeline
Senior Social Worker
Department Of Veteran Affairs
09.2009 - 12.2019
Social Worker
Department Of Veterans Affairs
09.2001 - 09.2009
Social Worker
Los Angeles County Department Of Mental Health
08.1997 - 06.2000
Homeless Social Worker
Department Of Veterans Affairs
04.1994 - 08.1997
Medical Social Worker
Department Of Veterans Affairs
08.1990 - 08.1994
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Cincinnati