Tanya Johnson
Case Management
Washington,DC
Summary
Experienced Mental Health Case Manager bringing 8 years of experience in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Job readiness and Connecting and Re-connecting services to consumers. Develop and lead effective life skills groups, addiction prevention and education. Skilled in maintaining documentation, managing cases and coordinating crisis interventions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PSH Case Manager
Open Arms Housing
District of Columbia, DC
07.2022 - Current
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Care Coordinator- Case Management
Community Connection Of Washington, DC
District Of Columbia, DC
01.2022 - 07.2022
- I meet with clients daily to evaluate their current need for support, goal setting, and employment
- I work closely with the Lead Clinicians to assist with identifying issues and create goals and treatment plans
- Teaching client’s coping mechanisms
- Helping clients find jobs or reestablish their careers
- I also lead daily groups providing updates and progress reports to Arlington
- County courts and probation officers and Referring clients to outside support groups for additional support.
PSH- Case Manager
CORE
Washington, DC
01.2022 - 07.2022
- I was responsible for a caseload of 25 to 30 mentally ill offenders, with many barriers such as substance, unemployment, and chronic homelessness
- I assisted with treatment plans, medication monitoring, and life skills groups
- I would always follow up with my clients and families to which I was assigned
- I connected individuals to
- District of Columbia services and referred them to other local providers
- I also conducted weekly follow- ups with individuals and their service providers to ensure that they stay connected and services continue to be met.
Residential Counselor/ Substance Abuse
Phoenix House of the Mid Atlantic
Arlington, VA
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
- Counseled 15 residents in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies and adjustments to life.
- Life Skills
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
- Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about policy changes.
Case Manager - Employment Specialist
Head Start, Life
Washington, DC
06.2017 - 11.2019
- As employment specialist, Collaborated with different HR community to place people with disabilities in jobs, identifying transferrable skills
- Facilitated community events where one could practice interviewing and resume writing
- I used "role play" practiced interviewing skills giving clients the opportunity to improve their skills and build confidants.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Oversee career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
Education
MSW degree - Social Worker
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Trinity University Washington DC
Washington, DC 09.1997 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
Coolidge High School
Washington, DC 09.1994 - 05.1997
Skills
- Case management
- Patient needs Assessments
- Motivational Interviewing skills
- Treatment planning
- Client needs assessments
- Goal Setting
- Crisis Intervention
- Providing community referrals
- Data Entry
- Cultural Awareness
Certification
Crisis Intervention Certifications and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CPR First Aid Certification Substance Abuse Counseling Experience
Timeline
PSH Case Manager
Open Arms Housing
07.2022 - Current
Care Coordinator- Case Management
Community Connection Of Washington, DC
01.2022 - 07.2022
PSH- Case Manager
CORE
01.2022 - 07.2022
MSW degree - Social Worker
Liberty University
06.2021 - Current
Residential Counselor/ Substance Abuse
Phoenix House of the Mid Atlantic
04.2020 - 05.2022
Case Manager - Employment Specialist
Head Start, Life
06.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Trinity University Washington DC
09.1997 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
Coolidge High School
09.1994 - 05.1997
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