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Tajuan K Parker

Rochester,NY

Summary

Dedicated Social Worker with 7 years of experience demonstrating commitment to serving disadvantaged clients with multifaceted behavioral health challenges. Demonstrates a proficiency in client advocacy, crisis management, psychosocial assessment and care coordination. Proven success in implementing initiatives that maximize client/familial engagement and overall well being.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Worker

Rochester Regional Health System
Rochester, NY
10.2022 - Current
  • Develops and implements treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families and health care professionals addressing all behavioral health issues.
  • Conducts comprehensive PHQ-9, BIMs & needs assessments to determine clients' needs, cognitive functioning and plan of care.
  • Provides crisis intervention and conflict resolution to clients experiencing cognitive and behavioral distress.
  • Collaborates with Providers, Physician Assistants, Nurses and other healthcare professionals to evaluate each client on a case by case basis.
  • Actively advocates for systemic change within organizations that serve vulnerable populations.
  • Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.

Behavioral Health Social Worker

Platinum Community Care
Rochester, NY
12.2023 - Current
  • Completed intake assessments with patients and drafted community re-entry plans following treatment.
  • Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers
  • Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
  • Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child services and assistance programs.
  • Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.

Education

Master of Social Work - Substance Abuse Counseling

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
05-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
05-2013

Skills

  • Self-awareness
  • Family Dynamics Understanding
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Risk Assessment
  • Crisis Assessment
  • Intervention Planning
  • Client Advocacy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Case Documentation
  • Multicultural Competency
  • Behavior Improvement Plans (BIP)
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • LGBTQIA Competency
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments

Certification

  • Professional Life Coach
  • SOAR Certified
  • Memory Care Specialist
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • PreExposure Prophylaxis Cascade Training via Gilead

Accomplishments

  • Excellence in Field Placement
  • 2x Recognizing Excellence in Long Term Care recipient

Timeline

Behavioral Health Social Worker

Platinum Community Care
12.2023 - Current

Social Worker

Rochester Regional Health System
10.2022 - Current

Master of Social Work - Substance Abuse Counseling

Long Island University

Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts

Long Island University

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