JoAnna Quan
Missouri City,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Medical Social Worker holding Master's degree in Social Work and Texas and California licensure (LMSW/LCSW), delivering comprehensive psychosocial support to pediatric patients and families within fast-paced hospital environments, including crisis intervention, advocacy, and resource navigation.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
Little Otter Health
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Utilized evidence-based and practices, including CBT, TF-CBT, and DBT, for children and teens
Conducted expressive arts and mindfulness sessions to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
Applied measurement-based assessments to tailor diagnosis and treatment plans.
Executed risk and safety planning strategies for comprehensive client care.
Facilitated family therapy sessions to address relational dynamics and improve communication.
Delivered telehealth services to children aged four and above, adolescents, and adults.
Employed DSMIV knowledge for accurate diagnostic evaluations.
Implemented PCIRT techniques to support crisis intervention needs.
Psychotherapist
Sugar Land Counseling
Sugar Land, Texas
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided individual therapy for children, teens, and adults, focusing on tailored interventions.
Led group therapy sessions for neurodivergent youth, enhancing social skills through peer engagement.
Conducted therapy for families and couples to strengthen relational dynamics.
Utilized a variety of therapeutic techniques to meet unique client needs.
Psychotherapist
Missouri City Counseling
Missouri City, Texas
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided therapy to children ages 4 years old and up, teens, and adults; individual, family, couples therapy, group therapy, and webinars.
Medical Social Worker
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, Texas
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted psychosocial evaluations to assess individual needs and risks.
Performed child abuse screenings to identify at-risk youth within various populations.
Managed high-risk cases involving homeless, refugee, and foster care youth.
Coordinated complex discharge planning for clients transitioning from institutional settings.
Facilitated psychiatric screenings to ensure appropriate mental health support.
Assisted individuals with postpartum depression by connecting them to necessary resources.
Provided community resource information to enhance client support networks.
Addressed genetic counseling needs as part of comprehensive care strategies.
Behavioral Medicine Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente Radiation Oncology
Dublin, California
05.2019 - 06.2023
- Cancer Distress Screening, Psychosocial Evaluation, Telemedicine, Palliative Care, Hospice, Transportation, Community Resources, Expressive Arts Therapy, Health Education, and Program Development.
Senior Medical Social Worker
El Camino Cancer Center
Mountain View, California
10.2012 - 05.2019
- Conducted cancer distress screenings and psychosocial evaluations to assess patient needs.
- Facilitated telemedicine consultations to enhance access to palliative care services.
- Coordinated community transportation resources for patients requiring hospice support.
- Developed programs integrating expressive arts therapy into health education initiatives.
- Managed care coordination and case management for high-risk discharge planning.
- Implemented strategies to connect patients with relevant community resources.
- Streamlined processes for delivering comprehensive palliative care solutions.
- Promoted health education to empower patients in managing their conditions.
Medical Worker Pediatrics - Maternal Child Health
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clara, California
10.2012 - 04.2019
- Conducted psychosocial evaluations to identify patient needs and develop tailored care plans.
- Provided substance abuse counseling to support recovery and prevent relapse.
- Facilitated high-risk pregnancy services through comprehensive care coordination.
- Delivered pediatric oncology support, focusing on family-centered care.
- Managed neonatal and PICU cases, ensuring seamless transitions and discharge planning.
- Connected patients with transportation and community resources to enhance service accessibility.
- Incorporated expressive arts therapy to promote emotional well-being in diverse populations.
- Developed health education programs to increase patient knowledge and engagement.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Pediatrics - Maternal Child Health
Lucille Packard Children’s Stanford
Palo Alto, California
04.2006 - 01.2012
- Psychosocial Evaluation, Telemedicine, Substance Abuse Counseling, High Risk Pregnancy, Neo Natal, Pediatric Oncology, PICU, Transportation, Community Resources, Expressive Arts Therapy, Health Education, Program Development, Support Group Facilitatory, Family Advisory Board, Ethics Committee
- Care Coordination, Case Management, High Risk Discharge Planning
Medical Social Worker
Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston, Texas
08.1993 - 04.2006
- Psychosocial Evaluation, Telemedicine, Substance Abuse Counseling, High Risk Pregnancy, Neo Natal, Pediatric Oncology, PICU, Transportation, Community Resources, Expressive Arts Therapy, Health Education, Program Development, Support Group facilitator, Family Advisory Board, Ethics Committee
- Care Coordination, Case Management, High Risk Discharge Planning
Clara B. Smith Fellowship
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
08.1991 - 08.1993
- Care Coordination, Case Management, High Risk Discharge Planning
- Research, Crisis Counseling, Psychosocial Evaluation, Cancer Distress Screening, Pain Control, Grief and Loss Counseling.
Education
Master of Social Work and Health Education -
University of Houston
Houston, Texas08.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Biology
University of Houston
Houston, Texas08.1991
Skills
- Community resource coordination
- High-risk case management
- Complex Discharge Planning
- Problem solving
- Cultural competence
- Customer relations
- Organization and time management in fast paced hospital settings
- Analytical thinking
- Crisis intervention techniques
Languages
English, Basic Spanish, Basic Chinese Cantonese, Toisanese
Projects
Bo’s Place the Grief Center of Texas, American Academy of Bereavement Certification CIRT, Children’s Tree House Foundation
Awards
Fellowship Yale Nursing School Distress Screening, Fellowship City of Hope Psychosocial Oncology Support Programs, Silicon Valley Business Journal Women of Influence Leadership Award 2012, Kaiser Permanente Above and Beyond Award 2009, 2012
Accomplishments
Fellowship Yale Nursing
School Distress Screening
Fellowship City of Hope
Psychosocial Oncology
Support Programs
Silicon Valley Business
Journal Women of Influence
Leadership Award 2012
Kaiser Permanente Above and
Beyond Award 2009, 2012
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional
Affiliations
- Board of Directors, Co-Founder, Solid Ground International 501C Non-Profit Human Trafficking, JEMS Special Ministries, YLC At Risk Youth Leadership, Children's Ministry Leader FBCC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Little Otter Health
01.2025 - 04.2025
Psychotherapist
Missouri City Counseling
12.2023 - 02.2024
Medical Social Worker
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
05.2023 - 12.2023
Psychotherapist
Sugar Land Counseling
02.2023 - 12.2024
Behavioral Medicine Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente Radiation Oncology
05.2019 - 06.2023
Senior Medical Social Worker
El Camino Cancer Center
10.2012 - 05.2019
Medical Worker Pediatrics - Maternal Child Health
Kaiser Permanente
10.2012 - 04.2019
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Pediatrics - Maternal Child Health
Lucille Packard Children’s Stanford
04.2006 - 01.2012
Medical Social Worker
Texas Children’s Hospital
08.1993 - 04.2006
Clara B. Smith Fellowship
MD Anderson Cancer Center
08.1991 - 08.1993
Master of Social Work and Health Education -
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Biology
University of Houston
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