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Taryn J. Hancock

East Moline,IL

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Science Faculty

Genesis Family Medicine Residency Program
10.2017 - Current
  • Provide high quality instruction in behavioral science and serve as an excellent role model to family medicine residents, medical students and staff demonstrating the necessary counseling skills needed by a family medicine physician. Provide therapy and continuity of care for patients in conjunction with the residents, faculty, and medical students. Provide behavioral and psychosocial education in an in-patient and outpatient setting. Provide appropriate and timely feedback to the resident and medical student. Submit evaluations of residents at home visits, SMV, and video taping. Coordinate and collate 360 evaluation of resident for biannual Pod evaluations of family medicine residents and documents the comprehensive review in New Innovations. Chair the CCC committee, confirm the Milestones, and assist Director in reporting Milestones to ACGME. Provide didactic sessions on behavioral science topics for family medicine residents and medical students in a group lecture or one-on-one format. Demonstrate lifelong learning and participation in scholarly discovery, dissemination, and application of mental health, psychopathology and behavioral science. Coordinate and lead the resident Balint group on a monthly basis. Co-lead the Women in Medicine group. Provide patient care services in a manner consistent with the ethical standards of the Social Work Profession. Coordinate patient care and communication between the physician’s patient and referral to a community agency or other mental health provider. Assist in helping the resident and medical student to do the same. Assist residents and medical students in written medical correspondence to community agencies or mental health providers. Maintain collaborative relationship with community services, especially appropriate for patient referrals and as educational resources. Participate in recruitment and interviews of Resident applicants. Maintain credentials in good standing at all institutions as required by the Quad Cities Genesis Family Medicine Residency Program. Attend and participate in office and faculty meetings as requested. Maintain Iowa licensure as Licensed Independent Social Worker. Maintain membership of S.T.F.M. and N.A.S.W.

Outpatient Therapy Manager

Vera French Community Mental Health Center
07.2015 - 10.2017
  • Directly supervise Master’s and Doctorate Level Outpatient Therapists in 2 locations. Maintain and balance a departmental budget. Run department and team meetings. Participate in several committees, including Trauma Informed Care and Grants. Give presentations as a representative of the agency as needed. Assist with grant writing. Interview and hire potential staff. Provide direction, support, and when necessary, disciplinary action for staff. Work collaboratively with other managers and members of the Executive Leadership team to maintain and support the mission of the agency. In July 2015, I obtained state certification to supervise LMSW and Temporary LMHC staff toward their Independent Licensure in the state of Iowa and currently provide such supervision to 4 staff. In addition to my administrative duties, I continue to provide direct services including clinical mental health assessments. I have co-facilitated programs of STEPPS training to adult females with Emotional Intensity Disorder. I continue to provide Parent Child Interaction Therapy services to children age 2-7 and their families and am continuing to work on building a PCIT program at the agency. I also provide Individual Therapy services as my schedule allows. I assess for client needs and make appropriate referrals as needed, as well as assist my staff in this area; this can include assisting clients in partnering with an IHH, referring to specialty care, and engaging with community resources. As a mandated reporter, I also make calls to the DHS abuse hotline as required when situations deem it necessary and complete agency and other required Incident Report forms promptly.

School-Based Therapist

Vera French Community Mental Health Center
12.2005 - 07.2015
  • Provided therapeutic services to children and families dealing with issues related to ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, Trauma, Abuse, and Social and Emotional Behavior Disorders. Complete clinical mental health evaluations including gathering psychosocial history information from parents and child. Collaboratively created treatment plans and assist clients in identifying goals and objectives for services. Provided case management services as needed, i.e. resource referral and linkage. Provided clinical level therapy in the school setting in individual and group sessions; the mode of therapeutic intervention provided was play therapy – Adlerian and Child Centered. Provided family therapy as needed. Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) trained therapist and in-house trainer. Have co-trained 7 Master’s level therapists in PCIT at the agency. Began working with Administration to develop and implement a PCIT program and/or clinic. Attended and participated in scheduled team meetings and supervision meetings with my direct Supervisor. Completed clinical documentation and required paperwork efficiently and in a timely manner. Worked independently and made sound, clinical judgments. Collaborated with staff of varied disciplines to ensure clients received the most comprehensive level of care as possible. Completed courses to keep my licensure and training requirements valid and up-to-date, and obtained the appropriate number of CEU hours each year. Assisted in co-managing the school-based program for several months. Obtained skills relevant to providing play therapy as a therapeutic intervention, including attending intensive trainings in Adlerian and Child-Centered Play Therapy. Attended fundraisers and community outreach functions to spread awareness of the School Based Therapy Program and assist with securing funding. Given presentations to community and Board members to increase awareness and understanding of the School Based Therapy Program and its functions.

Child & Adolescent Outpatient Therapist

Bridgeway, Inc
11.2003 - 11.2005
  • Provided therapeutic services to children and families dealing with issues related to ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma, Abuse, and Social and Emotional Behavior Disorders in an agency setting. Completed clinical mental health evaluations including gathering psychosocial history information from parents and child. Collaboratively created treatment plans and assisted clients in identifying goals and objectives for services. Provided case management services as needed, i.e. resource referral and linkage. Attended and participated in scheduled team meetings and supervision meetings with my direct Supervisor. Completed clinical documentation and required paperwork efficiently and in a timely manner. Worked independently and made sound, clinical judgments. Completed courses to keep my licensure and training requirements valid and up-to-date, and obtained the appropriate number of CEU hours each year. Obtained my clinical level licensure.

Foster Care Case Manager

Lifelink Corp.
10.2000 - 07.2001
  • Provided foster care case-management services including home visits, school visits, annual case reviews, and appearing in court to report on the progress of the cases. Assisted clients in obtaining needed resources. Assisted in placing children in emergency and permanent foster homes. Assisted in completing adoptions. Completed documentation and paperwork in a timely fashion and in accordance with state regulations. Participated in supervision and team meetings, as well as agency-wide meetings and trainings. Maintained a flexible schedule in order to assist with crisis situations. Participated as an active member of the team, assisting with others’ cases as needed.

Education

Master’s of Social Work -

St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
05.2003

Bachelor’s of Psychology - Psychology, Spanish

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
05.1999

Skills

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • 8 years of experience working within an EHR software system
  • Trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy, an evidence-based practice
  • Highly organized
  • Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize
  • Grant Writing Experience
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Calm under pressure

Accomplishments

Secured grant funding for multiple program efforts in several of the positions I've held.

Supervised teams of 11-18 members.

Assisted in developing new curriculum focused on wellness, communication, and cultural competency in the Residency Program.

Coordinate several rotation experiences for Physician Residents and Medical Students.

Chair and/or participate in several Program-based committees.

Record and maintain individual education goals and growth for 18 Physician Residents.

Certification

Licensed Independent Social Worker - IA (LISW) since June 2005

Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) certified since June 2012

Dialectical Behavior Therapy training - 2015

Cognitive Behavior Therapy training - 2016

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy training - 2013

Adlerian Play Therapy training - 2006

Eating Disorder Training - 2016

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Behavioral Science Faculty

Genesis Family Medicine Residency Program
10.2017 - Current

Outpatient Therapy Manager

Vera French Community Mental Health Center
07.2015 - 10.2017

School-Based Therapist

Vera French Community Mental Health Center
12.2005 - 07.2015

Child & Adolescent Outpatient Therapist

Bridgeway, Inc
11.2003 - 11.2005

Foster Care Case Manager

Lifelink Corp.
10.2000 - 07.2001

Bachelor’s of Psychology - Psychology, Spanish

Augustana College

Master’s of Social Work -

St. Ambrose University

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