Dymika Lane
Hawthorne
Summary
Doctoral psychology graduate (PsyD) specializing in psychodynamic, neurobiological, and trauma-informed approaches to child and family mental health. With over 20 years of experience in medical social work and a Master's of Social Work (MSW), I have a strong background in case management, discharge planning, and trauma-focused therapy. I have demonstrated leadership in training new hires and enhancing employee engagement. With an extensive background in social work and a doctorate in psychology, my clinical skills in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions provide a solid foundation for addressing complex mental health challenges from both individual and systemic perspectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Medical Social Worker
Common Spirit Health
Los Angeles
08.2020 - Current
- Conducted psychosocial assessments for high-risk and vulnerable populations.
- Facilitate complex discharge planning, and connect patients to community resources.
- Train new employees, emphasizing workplace culture, and core values.
Medical Social Worker
Providence Little Company of Mary
San Pedro
04.2020 - Current
- Independently manages high-volume caseloads across shifts, supporting both patients and interdisciplinary teams with timely, resource-informed care coordination.
- Ensuring continuity of care through comprehensive planning and community resource linkage.
- Skilled in navigating complex psychosocial dynamics, advocating for patient needs, and enhancing employee communication across departments.
Medical Social Worker/Discharge Planner
Platinum Healthcare
San Pedro
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Gained extensive experience in trauma hospital settings across various departments including emergency, labor and delivery, and ICU.
- Cross-trained to provide coverage for mental health units, enhancing team flexibility and patient care.
- Worked autonomously during 10-hour day and night shifts, facilitating complex discharge planning.
- Supported patients and families in healthcare decision-making aligned with personal goals of care.
- Ensured documentation of end-of-life wishes through AHCD and POLST forms.
- Educated patients on community resources such as IHSS, Board and Cares, and Meals-on-Wheels.
- Assisted with insurance paperwork for Medicare and Medicaid, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Provided bereavement support alongside information on burial and cremation services.
Care Coordination Employee Engagement Specialist
Chasing the Cure
Los Angeles
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Coordinated care planning and employee engagement services for national television production team.
- Facilitated referrals for medical records and insurance, ensuring continuity of participant care.
- Implemented strategic care plans while leading teams to maintain compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and managed discharge planning for on-set individuals and families.
Medical Social Worker/Discharge Planner
AMN Sutter Health Eden Medical Center
Castro Valley
12.2015 - 01.2019
- Accumulated extensive experience in trauma hospitals, including emergency, labor and delivery, birth center, observation unit, Med-Surg, ICU, Telemetry, and Neurology departments.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and crisis interventions during 10-hour day and evening shifts.
- Facilitated advanced training for supporting patients and families in healthcare decision-making aligned with personal goals of care.
- Ensured documentation of end-of-life wishes through AHCD and POLST forms.
- Educated patients and families on community resources, assisting with insurance and Medicare paperwork.
- Provided bereavement support alongside guidance on burial and cremation services.
Medical Social Worker- Case Management (Hospice, Palliative, Home Health)
Kaiser Permanente
Harbor City
10.2012 - 12.2015
- Conducted home visit assessments and follow-up care in hospice, home health, and acute care settings.
- Educated families on community resources like IHSS, Board and Cares, and Meals-on-Wheels.
- Assisted with insurance navigation for Medicare and Medicaid paperwork.
- Provided guidance on end-of-life planning, including Durable Power of Attorney and Will/Trust coordination.
- Coordinated mortuary and funeral arrangements to support families during transitions.
- Facilitated grief counseling referrals for survivors experiencing bereavement.
- Offered compassionate care to families navigating complex medical and emotional challenges.
Neuropsychiatric Clinic Coordinator
Westside Regional Center
Culver City
05.2007 - 01.2015
- Structured and launched new clinic workflows, enhancing staffing models and compliance protocols.
- Managed weekly off-site clinic hours at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, optimizing patient flow and documentation.
- Drove employee engagement initiatives, collaborating with HR to develop a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Reviewed psychiatric and neurological referrals while maintaining HIPAA-compliant records for client linkage to services.
- Monitored California healthcare regulations, ensuring adherence to telehealth standards and documentation updates.
- Acknowledged for leadership in operations, compliance, and dedication to patient-centered care.
Health Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
Carson
12.2008 - 12.2012
- Developed wellness education programs aligned with Kaiser Permanente and Cedars-Sinai philosophies.
- Coordinated clinic operations, ensuring seamless provider-support staff interactions.
- Enhanced patient flow by optimizing clinic workflows and boosting employee engagement.
- Led independent and collaborative efforts with multidisciplinary teams for quality improvements.
- Reviewed health education materials, enhancing cultural relevance and participant retention.
- Structured clinic workflows to maintain strict compliance with California healthcare regulations.
- Recognized for strategic leadership in holistic care delivery and regulatory awareness.
Education
Doctorate of Psychology - Psychodynamic Child Psychology and Psychotherapy
Reiss-Davis Graduate School
Los Angeles, CA07.2025
Master's of Social Work - mental health
California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA01.2001
Skills
- Discharge planning
- Case management
- Cultural diversity counseling
- Employee engagement
- Bereavement support
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Virtual charting
- Home health care
- Staff training and development
- Email communication
- Meeting facilitation
- Care plan development
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Social work expertise
- Psychosocial assessments
- Care coordination
- Community resource navigation
- Patient advocacy
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- PTSD therapy
- Behavioral therapy techniques
- Family therapy techniques
- Team-based therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Manage therapy programs
- Outpatient therapy background
- Outpatient therapy
- Family systems therapy
- Adolescent therapy
- Behavior modification
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Program development
Certification
- ACSW- Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Accredited Clinical Social Worker
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inpatient Medical Social Worker
Common Spirit Health
08.2020 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Providence Little Company of Mary
04.2020 - Current
Medical Social Worker/Discharge Planner
Platinum Healthcare
11.2019 - 04.2020
Care Coordination Employee Engagement Specialist
Chasing the Cure
08.2019 - 11.2019
Medical Social Worker/Discharge Planner
AMN Sutter Health Eden Medical Center
12.2015 - 01.2019
Medical Social Worker- Case Management (Hospice, Palliative, Home Health)
Kaiser Permanente
10.2012 - 12.2015
Health Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
12.2008 - 12.2012
Neuropsychiatric Clinic Coordinator
Westside Regional Center
05.2007 - 01.2015
Doctorate of Psychology - Psychodynamic Child Psychology and Psychotherapy
Reiss-Davis Graduate School
Master's of Social Work - mental health
California State University-San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare
California State University-Northridge