Tonya Wall
Social Worker
Everett,WA
Summary
Motivated social worker with comprehensive knowledge of medical social work. Including, but not limited to: discharge planning, advocating for in-patient and out-patient health needs, social determinants of health assessments, transition planning, hospice care, crisis intervention and other psycho-social issues. Skilled at supporting patients with medical forms such as POA, POLST, COPES and more. Continually working with multidisciplinary team members including: providers, DCR's, law enforcement, therapists, kidney centers, drug/alcohol rehab facilities and various other resources withing the community. Skilled in cultural diversity and inclusion of all marginalized population groups.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Social Worker
Providence Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Connected clients to appropriate resources within the community, promoting independence and selfsufficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide optimal care and support for clients with complex needs.
- Improved client mental health by implementing tailored therapeutic interventions and case management strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client needs, leading to accurate diagnoses and appropriate intervention recommendations.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients, resulting in improved well-being and daily functioning.
- Coordinated discharge planning processes to ensure seamless transitions from institutional settings back into the community.
- Assisted families in understanding their loved one''s mental health challenges, providing guidance on how best to offer support during difficult times.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing urgent matters while maintaining a high standard of care across all cases.
- Developed strong professional networks with local service providers, enhancing collaboration and resource sharing for client benefit.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully deescalating situations and connecting clients with necessary supports.
Social Worker/Behavioral Health Care Team
Optum Care
12.2021 - 10.2023
- -Responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical health care of patients
- -Prioritize completing the assessment to better understand a patients needs
- -Facilitate patient engagement and follow-up care
- -Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients
- -Support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by the provider, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment
- -Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other interventions
- -Provide or facilitate community referrals to evidence-based psychosocial treatments
- -Develop and complete a relapse prevention self-management plan with patients who have achieved their treatment goals and are soon to be discharged from the caseload
- -Chemical dependency/alcohol and drug abuse support
Social Worker
Office of Public Defense
01.2020 - 07.2022
- -Assessed clients for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports
- -Assisted clients in developing new coping mechanisms and techniques to facilitate behavior modification
- -Advocated for client rights
- -Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting client's homes
Social Worker/Discharge Planner
Providence Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2020
- -Transition planning
- -Collaboration with medical staff, patients, family, community agencies, SNF, ALF, LTC, hospice
- -Crisis intervention
- -ED social work experience
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Washington06.2020
Bachelors of Human Services -
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2016
Skills
- EPIC trained
- Chemical dependency support experience
- Skilled with both voluntary and involuntary psychiatric hospitalization
- Psychosocial Evaluation
- Relapse Prevention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural Competence
- Suicide Prevention
- Child Welfare
- Behavioral assessment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Psychosocial evaluations
- Mental Health Assessment
- Behavior Modification
- Client's rights
- Trauma-informed care
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Patient confidentiality
- Client Advocacy
- Self Motivation
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionCareer advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekTimeline
Mental Health Social Worker
Providence Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Social Worker/Behavioral Health Care Team
Optum Care
12.2021 - 10.2023
Social Worker
Office of Public Defense
01.2020 - 07.2022
Social Worker/Discharge Planner
Providence Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelors of Human Services -
Western Washington University
Masters of Social Work -
Eastern Washington University
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