TAUNA WARNER
Afton,OK
Summary
Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health and Victim Services Director
Shawnee Tribe
11.2023 - 10.2025
- Developed Behavioral Health and Victim Services Program.
- Worked on evidenced based research project with Laureate Institute for Brain Research and John Hopkins.
- Created all policies, procedures, and therapy documents.
- Oversaw therapists and case managers.
- Grant reporting on four Department of Justice Grants.
- Processed all requisitions for department expenses.
- Worked with courts on all Protective Orders, Motions to Modify, and Guardian Ad Litem cases.
- Planned, implemented, oversaw all activities including outreach and training for programs.
- Oversaw department budget, goals, and objectives related to grant activities.
- Worked directly with victims and their families.
- Provided training to local stakeholders, including law enforcement.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
Case Manager II, Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist, and Wellness Coach
Grand Mental Health
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Provide varying types of case management and/or rehabilitative services in various settings to statewide residential care and Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC), conditional release clients.
- Completed assessments, Strengths Needs Cultural Discovery (SNCD) assessments, Care Plans and updates, Functional Assessments, Crisis Intervention Plans, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and Safety Plans.
- Monitor and evaluate services provided to clients.
- Provide individual and group sessions for clients.
Drug Overdose Prevention Project Coordinator
Oklahoma Department of Health, Region 4
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Oversaw Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant and was responsible for all objectives and reporting.
- Integration of state and local prevention response efforts.
- Increased public awareness of the burden and prevention of drug overdose and death.
- Increased provider knowledge and expertise on a variety of topics including pain management, best practices, addiction, behavioral health, adverse childhood experiences (ACE's), trauma, tele-health, and medication assisted treatment.
- Increased public awareness of substance use disorders (SUD), addiction-related stigma, and dangers of prescription drugs.
- Mobilized partners, including coalitions, healthcare providers, pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, local law enforcement, and government officials to engage in planning and prevention efforts.
- Increased clergy and faith-based communities’ awareness of substance use disorders, addiction related stigma, and local prevention efforts.
- Implemented evidence-based research to guide programs.
Criminal Case Manager III/Interim Unit Manager
Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Vinita, OK
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Prepared documentation for level adjustments, custody assessments, and criminal profiles.
- Development of strategic social casework, classification, transitional/intervention plans, and monthly reporting.
- Conducted and analyzed offender assessments, developed plans for reintegration, including referrals and resource information.
- Case manager over the Substance Abuse Program.
- Oversaw one housing unit that housed approximately 250 minimum security inmates.
Case Manager II, Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist, and Wellness Coach
Grand Lake Mental Health, Miami, OK
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Facilitated case management and wraparound services for high-risk youth and families.
- Coordinated communication between clients, family members, schools, medical staff, and state agencies.
- Prepared Strengths, Needs, and Cultural Diversity Plans, Functional Assessments, and Wrap Plans.
Juvenile Justice Specialist II
Office of Juvenile Affairs, Miami, OK
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Provided services and supervision to youth on probation, in custody, on parole status, or covered by the provisions of an interstate compact.
- Conducted interviews with juvenile offenders and their families to help develop treatment plans.
- Developed treatment plans based on juvenile offenders’ needs.
- Prepared reports for court and testified as an expert witness.
- Referred and linked clients to community resources, health providers, and mental health.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for youth, ensuring alignment with rehabilitation goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and monitor juvenile progress effectively.
- Implemented evidence-based programs to enhance behavioral outcomes among at-risk youth.
- Reduced recidivism rates through providing comprehensive case management services to youth in the justice system.
Education
Master's Degree in Science - Clinical Mental Health, Emphasis On Counseling
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK9 2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO7 2009
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO7 2009
Associate of Arts - Social Science
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
Miami, OK5 2006
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Project management
- Employee development
- Staff management
- Hiring and retention
- Government relations
Affiliations
- Helped local coalitions carry out grant work, objective, and reporting.
- Delaware County Community Partnership, Member since 2020, board member since 2022 (current treasurer)
- Mayes County Drop Task Force, Member from 2020-2022
- Salina Coalition, Member from 2020-2022
- Multi-County Coalition, Member from 2020-2022
- Mayes County DROP, Member from 2020-2022
Criminal Justice Student of the Year 2009
I have past experience as a Legal Assistant with Stockwell & Connor and Jerry Hanson.
Timeline
Behavioral Health and Victim Services Director
Shawnee Tribe
11.2023 - 10.2025
Case Manager II, Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist, and Wellness Coach
Grand Mental Health
07.2022 - 11.2023
Drug Overdose Prevention Project Coordinator
Oklahoma Department of Health, Region 4
08.2020 - 07.2022
Criminal Case Manager III/Interim Unit Manager
Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Vinita, OK
09.2018 - 08.2020
Case Manager II, Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist, and Wellness Coach
Grand Lake Mental Health, Miami, OK
08.2017 - 05.2018
Juvenile Justice Specialist II
Office of Juvenile Affairs, Miami, OK
06.2012 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Missouri Southern State University
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
Missouri Southern State University
Associate of Arts - Social Science
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
Master's Degree in Science - Clinical Mental Health, Emphasis On Counseling
Mid-America Christian University