Tanya N. McCadney
Toledo,OH
Summary
Criminal justice professional with over twelve years of experience in offender supervision and behavioral health case management in a correctional environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Release Discharge Planner
Vitalcore Health Strategies
Toledo, OH
09.2024 - 11.2025
- 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
Unison Health
Toledo , Ohio
12.2021 - 09.2024
- 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
Lucas County Sheriff's Office
Toledo , Ohio
02.2012 - 02.2021
- 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
University of Toledo
Toledo, OHSkills
- 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 - 11.2025
Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist, Jail-based
Unison Health
12.2021 - 09.2024
Corrections Officer
Lucas County Sheriff's Office
02.2012 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Public Relations Studies
University of Toledo