Diligent Master of Social Work (MSW) candidate with specialized experience in hospice, bereavement support, and case management. Adept in conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, facilitating support groups, and connecting clients with community resources. Passionate about advocating for underserved populations and integrating spirituality into care. Committed to ethical social work practice, trauma-informed care, and holistic client support.
Hi, I’m
Tanisha Taylor
Fresno
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fresno Police Chaplaincy
Social Work Intern
01.2022
Job overview
- Supported at-risk youth and families in crisis, providing emotional and spiritual support
- Assisted clients in navigating sensitive issues, including unexpected pregnancies, by offering educational resources and trauma-informed care
- Conducted case documentation and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
Oyuna Hospice
Medical Social Work Intern
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Conduct biopsychosocial and spiritual assessments for clients with terminal illnesses
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Facilitate bereavement support groups for grieving families, incorporating coping strategies and grief education
- Perform home visits to assess client and family needs, providing advocacy and emotional support
- Engage in case management, connecting clients with community resources and end-of-life care services
- Co-developed and led a bereavement workshop, integrating spiritual and psychosocial support strategies
- Conducted follow-up bereavement calls to provide ongoing grief support and assess coping mechanisms
Project STEALTH
Social Work Intern
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provided individual and group mentorship to clients navigating trauma and socio-emotional challenges
- Facilitated socio-emotional development groups and implemented structured intervention plans
- Assisted in conducting client assessments, identifying strengths, needs, and treatment goals
- Educated clients about community resources and available support services
- Maintained accurate case records and contributed to team meetings for strategic interventions
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Customer Service Representative
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
Department of Social Services
Office Assistant III
03.2019 - 02.2022
Job overview
Fresno Pacific University
Administrative Assistant
05.2017 - 03.2019
Job overview
Education
Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA
Master of Social Work (MSW)
05.2025
University Overview
- Expected May 2025
- Member of Phi Alpha Delta Kappa Lambda (DKL) Honor Society
- Scholarly Research Presentation | Fresno Pacific University, 2023
Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Healthcare Administration
05-2018
University Overview
Skills
- Case Management & Advocacy
- Psychosocial & Spiritual Assessments
- Treatment Planning & Intervention
- Crisis Intervention & Trauma-Informed Care
- Bereavement & Grief Counseling
- Facilitating Support Groups & Workshops
- Home Visits & Client Engagement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Community Resource Navigation
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Member of Phi Alpha Honors Society
- Collaborated with a colleague in the development of a Program Evaluation on the Soft Skills program in Mendota Federal Correctional Institution
- Achieved the development of a bible study program by completing 16-weeks of curriculum with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Additional Work Experience
Additional Work Experience
- Customer Service Representative, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Fresno, CA, 02/22, Present
- Office Assistant III, Department of Social Services, Fresno, CA, 03/19, 02/22
- Administrative Assistant, Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA, 05/17, 03/19
Specialized Social Work Skills
Specialized Social Work Skills
- Case Management & Advocacy
- Psychosocial & Spiritual Assessments
- Treatment Planning & Intervention
- Crisis Intervention & Trauma-Informed Care
- Bereavement & Grief Counseling
- Facilitating Support Groups & Workshops
- Home Visits & Client Engagement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Community Resource Navigation
Certifications And Specialized Trainings
Certifications And Specialized Trainings
- SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) Certificate
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate
- Mandated Reporter Training
- NASW Lobby Day Participant, Sacramento, CA, 04/24
Professional Social Work Goals
Professional Social Work Goals
- Advocate for youth and young adults facing socio-emotional challenges.
- Utilize trauma-informed and faith-integrated care in clinical and community settings.
- Continue advancing in hospice and bereavement support, ensuring compassionate end-of-life care.
- Engage in policy advocacy and community development to enhance access to mental health services.
Social Work Experience
Social Work Experience
- Medical Social Work Intern, Oyuna Hospice, Fresno, CA, 08/23, Present, Conduct biopsychosocial and spiritual assessments for clients with terminal illnesses., Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams., Facilitate bereavement support groups for grieving families, incorporating coping strategies and grief education., Perform home visits to assess client and family needs, providing advocacy and emotional support., Engage in case management, connecting clients with community resources and end-of-life care services., Co-developed and led a bereavement workshop, integrating spiritual and psychosocial support strategies., Conducted follow-up bereavement calls to provide ongoing grief support and assess coping mechanisms.
- Social Work Intern, Project STEALTH, Fresno, CA, 08/23, Present, Provided individual and group mentorship to clients navigating trauma and socio-emotional challenges., Facilitated socio-emotional development groups and implemented structured intervention plans., Assisted in conducting client assessments, identifying strengths, needs, and treatment goals., Educated clients about community resources and available support services., Maintained accurate case records and contributed to team meetings for strategic interventions.
- Social Work Intern, Fresno Police Chaplaincy, Fresno, CA, 01/22, 12/22, Supported at-risk youth and families in crisis, providing emotional and spiritual support., Assisted clients in navigating sensitive issues, including unexpected pregnancies, by offering educational resources and trauma-informed care., Conducted case documentation and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
Timeline
Medical Social Work Intern
Oyuna Hospice
08.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Project STEALTH
08.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
02.2022 - Current
Social Work Intern
Fresno Police Chaplaincy
01.2022
Office Assistant III
Department of Social Services
03.2019 - 02.2022
Administrative Assistant
Fresno Pacific University
05.2017 - 03.2019
Fresno Pacific University
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts from Healthcare Administration
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