Tanya Dunlap
Gastonia
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with extensive experience at Broken Pieces LLC, excelling in crisis intervention and patient assessment. Proven ability to coordinate care and provide psychotherapy services, empowering clients through effective grief counseling and community resource navigation. Committed to fostering resilience and positive outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Social Worker/counselor
Caromont Hospice
Gastonia
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitored patient progress over time through home visits or telephone calls.
- Assisted patients and their families in accessing community resources such as financial aid or bereavement services.
- Facilitated group meetings with family members to discuss advance directives and grief counseling.
- Collaborated with other disciplines within the hospice team such as nurses, home health aides, chaplains or bereavement counselors.
- Provided aftercare follow-up services following discharge from hospice services.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate
Broken Pieces LLC
Gastonia
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Educated clients on mental health topics including coping skills, communication techniques, and stress management.
- Provided advocacy services for vulnerable populations who have experienced discrimination or abuse.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics and ensure safety of environment.
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families in a clinical setting.
- Performed crisis intervention when needed to help stabilize patients in distressful situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate
Integrated Behavior Healith
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided advocacy services for vulnerable populations who have experienced discrimination or abuse.
- Educated clients on mental health topics including coping skills, communication techniques, and stress management.
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families in a clinical setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and grief counseling.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate
Primary Care Solutions
Charlotte
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Provided advocacy services for vulnerable populations who have experienced discrimination or abuse.
- Educated clients on mental health topics including coping skills, communication techniques, and stress management.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics and ensure safety of environment.
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families in a clinical setting.
- Performed crisis intervention when needed to help stabilize patients in distressful situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients.
- Supported clients by providing psychoeducation about the impact of trauma on their lives.
- Maintained client records and progress notes according to agency policies and procedures.
- Conducted assessments of clients to determine diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs.
- Participated in case conferences with other staff members to discuss client progress.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
Social Worker Therapist(LCSWA)
New Leaf Adolescent Carehar
Charlotte
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Participated in court proceedings related to cases involving children or vulnerable adults.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Assisted individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
- Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
- Provided supportive counseling services for victims of abuse or neglect.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
- Directed protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Conducted home visits to assess client's living conditions and safety.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients, families, and community partners.
- Interviewed applicants to verify information eligibility for public assistance.
- Discussed rights and responsibilities associated with public assistance with applicants.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
Child Protective Services Social Worker
Department of Human Services
Charlotte
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Applied knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols and security best practices to identify potential threats.
- Attended meetings with parents, guardians, and other service providers to monitor progress towards goals established in case plans.
- Worked closely with attorneys throughout legal proceedings related to child custody disputes.
- Evaluated risk factors associated with potential placements before making final decisions regarding adoption or foster care.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as teachers, law enforcement officers, and medical personnel to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.
- Investigated reports of child abuse or neglect by interviewing victims, family members, witnesses, and other involved parties.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of emergency situations involving child abuse or neglect.
- Facilitated court proceedings related to child welfare cases and provided testimony when necessary.
- Utilized community resources such as mental health counselors and substance abuse programs when needed.
U.S. Navy Honorably Retired
Department of Defense
Various
11.1982 - 05.2006
- Maintained documentation related to server deployments and changes in configuration settings.
- Assisted in the development of disaster recovery plans for mission critical systems.
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategies for improving system reliability and stability.
- Implemented policies for effective use of IT resources across the organization.
- Deployed new hardware components to existing systems.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001 and 2 and GDPR regulations.
- Maintained systems in good working order.
- Managed databases, network infrastructure and system controls.
- Developed data security and disaster recovery procedures.
- Recruited, trained and supervised IT department staff.
- Globally managed several satellite IT locations, maintaining secure and operational corporate infrastructure.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC08-2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Care coordination
- Community resources
- Grief counseling
- Psychotherapy services
Timeline
Hospice Social Worker/counselor
Caromont Hospice
02.2023 - 03.2024
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate
Broken Pieces LLC
02.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate
Integrated Behavior Healith
07.2021 - 02.2022
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate
Primary Care Solutions
07.2018 - 09.2019
Social Worker Therapist(LCSWA)
New Leaf Adolescent Carehar
02.2018 - 04.2018
Child Protective Services Social Worker
Department of Human Services
08.2012 - 02.2013
U.S. Navy Honorably Retired
Department of Defense
11.1982 - 05.2006
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Johnson C Smith University
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