Teya-Umeka Jones
Dallas,TX
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with expertise in psychotherapy and crisis intervention. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop effective treatment plans. Consistently delivers customized care strategies that improve client outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Social Worker
US Department of Veteran Affairs
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Conducted Comprehensive Psychosocial Assessments to evaluate psychosocial functioning of Veterans and families.
- Provided psychotherapy to veterans with complex psychiatric and mental health history.
- Provided trauma, CBT, and DBT counseling.
- Facilitated Monthly Residential Council meetings, documenting discussions on Veteran concerns.
- Assisted in developing and implementing treatment goals and interventions for effective care.
- Collaborated with Veterans and families to facilitate community placements.
- Completed initial screenings and suicide assessments within 48 hours for timely intervention.
- Served as liaison between Veterans and community resources to enhance service delivery.
- Provided consultation on community resources, VA Benefits, Crisis Line, specialty programs, and Advance Directives.
- Collaborated with Interdisciplinary Team to establish discharge plans for community reintegration.
- Completed utilization management screenings with the interdisciplinary team.
- Participated in quality improvement studies involving re-admission, UM interventions, and re-admission rates.
- Assessed the veteran's insurance to determine the appropriate length of stay, resources, and discharge plan.
Therapist
Haven Behavioral Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Completed comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate care levels for patients.
- Developed treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams for over 45 patients monthly.
- Provided various counseling services, including individual, group, family, and grief counseling.
- Provided psychotherapy to adolescents with complex psychiatric and mental health histories.
- Facilitated community placements for families transitioning to outpatient services or residential treatment.
- Conducted daily evaluations of at-risk patients for suicidal or homicidal ideations.
- Trained and supervised four master’s level social workers and interns in best practices.
- Delivered timely communication to parents and organized family sessions for discharge planning.
- Assisted families with interventions addressing environmental stressors and systems.
Wraparound Facilitator
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Facilitated development of treatment plans with clear needs statements and discharge strategies.
- Completed weekly suicide assessments for adolescents to evaluate care levels.
- Provided group family counseling weekly to enhance communication skills in family dynamics.
- Audited documentation within 24 hours to meet state compliance requirements.
- Conducted CANS/ANSA assessments to inform service planning and determine client care levels.
- Created a safe environment for patients to process trauma and engage in CBT skills groups.
- Educated families and patients about resources and programs within Wraparound Program.
Medical Social Worker Intern
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted psycho-social assessments, intakes, discharge plans, and follow-up services for 720-bed hospital.
- Completed Transition Evaluations within 24 hours of referral for all assigned patients.
- Identified Primary Care Physicians for each patient, ensuring timely follow-up appointments.
- Developed comprehensive Transition Plans within 24 hours, addressing transitional needs and insurance options.
- Utilized psychosocial assessments to determine patient independence levels.
- Collaborated with Interdisciplinary Teams to validate individualized transition plans.
- Delivered one-on-one crisis intervention counseling to over 100 patients to enhance functioning.
- Provided grief counseling to families dealing with acute and chronic medical conditions.
Case Manager
Kid's First Inc.
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Completed documentation assessments for caseload of over 20 families, including service plans and referrals.
- Provided emotional-focused counseling to identify and resolve issues related to foster care placements.
- Coordinated with Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to evaluate safety and permanency planning for children.
- Prepared legal documentation and reports for Child Protective Services.
- Organized court records and managed data entry for child placement system.
- Assessed homes for intimate partner violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Adoption Case Manager Intern
Gladney Center for Adoptions
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Conducted intake assessments and assigned paternal parents to appropriate dorm units.
- Executed evaluations, discharge plans, and maintained compliance records efficiently.
- Supported paternal population through adoption process.
- Performed weekly postpartum suicidal assessments until residents' discharge.
- Developed transitional plans and finalized post-placement adoption for lead case manager review.
- Boosted group attendance from 75% to 90% by utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.
Psychiatric Unit Case Manager Intern
Nacogdoches Memorial Health
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Initiated Comprehensive Psychosocial Assessments for populations with depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety.
- Conducted independent assessments to identify patient strengths, weaknesses, and coping skills.
- Educated families on Advance Directives, available programs, and benefits for geriatric patients.
- Developed detailed weekly reports on patient status for multidisciplinary teams including doctors and nurses.
- Identified external stressors and barriers to ensure successful community transitions post-discharge.
- Coordinated with community agencies to address economic instability, housing, and transportation needs.
- Participated in weekly treatment meetings to collaborate with patients and families on treatment goals.
- Acquired knowledge of medical terminology, disabilities, and traumatic illnesses.
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
08.2018 - 08.2019
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
06.2016 - 07.2018
ASSOCIATES OF SOCIAL WORK -
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE
Skills
- Psychotherapy and crisis intervention
- CBT and DBT
- Treatment planning and case management
- Grief counseling and behavioral management
- Interdisciplinary teamwork and discharge planning
- Microsoft Word, electronic health record, and Vista Systems
- Motivational interviewing and individual/group counseling
- Psycho-social assessments
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #108299
Timeline
Social Worker
US Department of Veteran Affairs
11.2022 - 12.2024
Therapist
Haven Behavioral Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2022
Wraparound Facilitator
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
09.2020 - 05.2021
Medical Social Worker Intern
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2020
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
08.2018 - 08.2019
Case Manager
Kid's First Inc.
06.2018 - 01.2019
Adoption Case Manager Intern
Gladney Center for Adoptions
01.2018 - 06.2018
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
06.2016 - 07.2018
Psychiatric Unit Case Manager Intern
Nacogdoches Memorial Health
01.2016 - 06.2016
ASSOCIATES OF SOCIAL WORK -
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE