Tanya N. McCadney
Vitalcore Health Strategies
Toledo,OH
14
years of professional experience
Criminal justice professional with over twelve years of experience in offender supervision and behavioral health case management in a correctional environment.
Work History
Release Discharge Planner
1 Year 2 Months- Conducted discharge and reentry planning for offenders transitioning from a correctional setting back into the community.
- Assessed client needs utilizing active listening and interviewing skills to gather necessary information.
- Developed individualized case plans addressing medical, mental health, housing, and treatment needs.
- Functioned as a member of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
- Collaborated with correctional staff, behavioral health providers, and other community partners to ensure continuity of supervision and care, making referrals where needed.
- Documented discharge plans in medical record, completing final documentation within 48 hours.
Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist, Jail-based
2 Years 9 Months- Conducted assessments and provided data about each client's status and interpreted the information to identify their requirements and provide appropriate care.
- Developed and implemented the ITP on assigned cases as needed.
- Coordinated services and providers, monitoring progress goals and need for clinical review of client's mental health assessments.
- Assisted clients in accessing services and developing skills to negotiate health providers, benefits and community resources.
- Provided advocacy and outreach services on behalf of the client.
- Provided education and training regarding mental illness and recovery to the client when appropriate.
- Provided internal and external referrals and monitored outcomes.
- Facilitated mental health and substance use disorder groups focused on accountability, behavioral change, and compliance.
Corrections Officer
9 Years- Supervised activities and transport of inmates ensuring that they were kept in secure custody.
- Maintained accurate, complete and timely records of inmate activities in daily log.
- Prepared appropriate inmate disciplinary and incident reports as required.
- Conducted appropriate and thorough searches of inmate property and housing units for contraband.
- Investigated inmate grievances/disputes and attempted to resolve them; reported any grievance/disputes that could not be resolved to appropriate superiors.
- Briefed on-coming shift of unusual problems or incidents encountered during a shift.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Public Relations Studies
Skills
Case planning/management
Offender supervision
Policy and procedural compliance
De-escalation and conflict resolution
Documentation and report writing
Microsoft Office and electronic case systems
Interviewing and assessment skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Time management
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Community resource coordination
Noris experience/LEADS certifiable
Timeline
Release Discharge Planner
Vitalcore Health Strategies
09.2024 - 11.2025Read More
Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist, Jail-based
Unison Health
12.2021 - 09.2024Read More
Corrections Officer
Lucas County Sheriff's Office
02.2012 - 02.2021Read More
University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science from Communications/Public Relations Studies
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