Tami Langford
Social Worker
Springfield,IL
Summary
Experienced professional in social services excited to begin a new career journey in Minnesota, utilizing extensive education and skills. Over two decades of hands-on experience contributing to the well-being of marginalized individuals in clinical and non-clinical settings. Expertise in case management, therapy, and crisis intervention to provide vital support to vulnerable citizens. Specialized training in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and CPT. Seeking a role to effectively apply therapeutic and case management abilities to advocate for those in need.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist, Survivor Recovery Center
SIU School of Medicine
05.2024 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
Case Manager, Access to Health
SIU School of Medicine
11.2018 - 05.2024
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
Caseworker, Children's Center
Memorial Behavioral Health
08.2014 - 11.2018
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building.
- Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualized plans.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and provided appropriate referrals.
Clinician, Psychiatric Response Team
Memorial Behavioral Health
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Conducts mental health crisis assessments and crisis intervention for persons of all ages seeking emergency psychiatric services in a hospital emergency department
- Assesses patients’ level of suicide/harm risk and obtains any available collateral information to determine the most appropriate level of care in consultation with ED providers and psychiatrists
- Consults and coordinates with medical staff in the ED and inpatient behavioral health unit to ensure patient needs are being appropriately addressed as a healthy disposition plan is created
- Coordinates and facilitates admission to inpatient units, when clinically appropriate
- Assists in coordinating the outpatient care of patients who are not in need of inpatient care and engages patients in developing their safety plan to help them manage future crises
- Completes clinical documentation within the electronic health record for all patients that are assessed
Early Intervention Monitor
Suburban Access
05.2009 - 08.2014
- Contributed to the development of monitoring policies and procedures, promoting a standardized approach across all units.
- Maintained strict compliance with all relevant regulatory guidelines and industry standards to uphold the integrity of patient monitoring processes.
- Conduct on and off-site audits of Early Intervention Providers and Child and Family Connection offices ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Human Services.
- Provide technical assistance to Early Intervention Providers. Investigate complaints made by parents to the Early Intervention Central Billing Office and compile formal incident reports.
Caseworker, Adult Outpatient
Memorial Behavioral Health
06.2007 - 06.2008
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Ensures continuity of care for high-risk individuals suffering from emotional issues through direct clinical intervention, monitoring, and advocacy.
- Work with adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness to keep them stable in the community.
- Promoted self-advocacy among clients by teaching them how to navigate complex healthcare systems independently.
Service Coordinator
Child & Family Connections
03.2005 - 03.2007
- Served as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring overall satisfaction with services rendered.
- Managed a high volume of client requests, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
- Develop family-centered service plans for children 0-36 months old
- Write Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) with goals and strategies that are functional and measurable
- Make referrals as needed to therapists and/or other community resources
- Established strong relationships with clients through regular follow-ups, keeping them informed about progress updates regarding their services requested or concerns raised.
- Coordinated and monitored service activities to confirm work met all requirements.
- Assist with the transition to the school district and testing at least 6 months prior to the child turning 3 years old
Child Welfare Caseworker: Child Sexual Abuse Investigator
Franklin County Children’s Services
04.2004 - 04.2005
- Investigate allegations of sexual abuse by conducting interviews and gathering data from alleged victim (AV), alleged perpetrators (AP), relatives, neighbors, police, and school
- Verify the need for services, and conduct out-of-town requests for investigation or home study
- Refer AV to the Child Advocacy Center for a medical exam and forensic interview
- Communicate with all professionals such as therapists, police detectives, non-offending parent, court services and relative/foster placements
- Complete home visits and evaluate and monitor the progress of cases
- Perform planned and emergency placements of AV
- Prepare court filings and referrals
- Attend and testify at court hearings
Child Welfare Caseworker: Ongoing Adolescent Unit
Franklin County Children’s Services
03.2001 - 04.2004
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting reporting deadlines.
- Evaluated child welfare cases thoroughly using standardized assessment tools to inform decision-making processes accurately.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain knowledge on current child welfare policies, procedures, trends.
- Assisted in placing children in safe, nurturing foster homes by conducting home studies and matching children with suitable caregivers.
- Enhanced family stability by conducting thorough assessments and providing appropriate resources and support.
- Reduced risk of abuse or neglect by providing families with targeted interventions and regular monitoring.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Urbana12-2021
Bachelor of Criminal Justice -
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks12-1998
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- Multicultural competence
- Group therapy facilitation
- Electronic charting
- Self-care promotion
- EMDR trained
- DBT techniques
- DSM-iV classification
- Social work
Professional Memberships
- Licensed Social Worker, State of Illinois, 05/22 - Present
- National Association of Social Workers, 05/21 - Present
- Alpha Delta Mu National Honor Society, 05/21 - Present
- Board of Directors, Mini O’Bierne Crisis Nursery, 05/21 - 05/23
- Board of Directors, Enos Park Neighborhood Improvement Association, 05/23 - Present
- SIU SOM Civil Service Council, 05/21 - 05/23
- Springfield Police Department Citizens Academy, 05/23
- SIU SOM Academic Professionals Council, 05/24 - Present
- FBI Citizens Academy, 05/24
- Faculty Chair, Medical Student Hot Spotting Team, 05/24 - Present
Timeline
Therapist, Survivor Recovery Center
SIU School of Medicine
05.2024 - Current
Case Manager, Access to Health
SIU School of Medicine
11.2018 - 05.2024
Caseworker, Children's Center
Memorial Behavioral Health
08.2014 - 11.2018
Early Intervention Monitor
Suburban Access
05.2009 - 08.2014
Clinician, Psychiatric Response Team
Memorial Behavioral Health
01.2008 - 01.2018
Caseworker, Adult Outpatient
Memorial Behavioral Health
06.2007 - 06.2008
Service Coordinator
Child & Family Connections
03.2005 - 03.2007
Child Welfare Caseworker: Child Sexual Abuse Investigator
Franklin County Children’s Services
04.2004 - 04.2005
Child Welfare Caseworker: Ongoing Adolescent Unit
Franklin County Children’s Services
03.2001 - 04.2004
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Bachelor of Criminal Justice -
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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