Years of Post-Secondary Experience
Yvonne D. Yim, PhD., LCSW, LPN
Educator, Leader, & Behavioral Health Therapist & Clinician
Honolulu,Hawaii
Summary
Hardworking academic educator with over 25 years of distinguished skills in social work, organizational leadership, and health. Multiple teaching experiences working with adult learners from multiple cultures. Extensive knowledge of social work foundation, practice, mental health diagnosing, and leadership pedagogy. Dedicated to effective technology integration using simulations. Confident and detailed-oriented with loyalty to organization and effective collaboration with peers. Caring and supportive student mentor experienced in counseling and supervising students impacting their academic life challenges.
Overview
8
8
30
30
Years Professional Social Work Experience
Work History
Director
Behavioral Health Kalihi Palama Health Center
06.2016 - Current
- Responsible for the daily operations and clinical supervision of 5 clinicians, 2 medical assistants, case manager, and 4 receptionists.
- Successfully researched, developed, and implemented agency's first COVID 19 tele-mental health program.
- Provides individual and group clinical therapy.
- Effective in the treatment of self-harm, sex trafficking, substance use, anxiety, depression, and legacy plans.
- Applies a holistically valued approach with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics of marginalized groups from multi-cultures, using empirically proven modalities.
- Evaluates and directs strategic program management that merges best practices with regulatory compliance.
- Leads ongoing quality and performance improvements PDSA.
- Conscientious inter and transdisciplinary team member with CAMHD and DOE.
- Infuses an ongoing learning environment for staff.
Clinical Social Worker Private
Own Practice
06.2008 - Current
- Conduct crisis interventions and psychosocial assessments with clients adjusting in long-term care settings.
- Professional mentor and clinical supervisor for over 20 professional Licensed Social Workers on Oahu, Kauai, and Molokai who are preparing for clinical licensure.
Adjunct Faculty
University of Hawai'i Manoa
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Developed and provided instruction for graduate classes in the School of Social Work.
- Responsible for the curriculum delivery for courses: Social Work and the Aged and Social Work Health Care electives.
- Worked collaboratively with instructors to strive for education excellence.
- Received excellent satisfaction survey feedback from students.
Director
State of Hawaii Public Guardian Office
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Conscientious statewide program direction for public guardian and conservatorship for Hawai'i.
- Trusted supervised for 8 social workers, accountant, account clerk, social service aide and clerk.
- Managed judicial oversight for 707 appointed wards.
- Collaborated with Circuit Courts, hospitals, and families in court guardianship hearings.
- Developed new accountability practice standards and QI measures.
- Accountable to Hawai'i Judiciary Courts.
Manager, Social Work Dept.
Queens Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Responsible to carry King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma's health care mission.
- Collaborative manager of Hawaii's only Trauma Level I hospital Social Work Department.
- Effective in leading multiple multidisciplinary team projects that raises staffs' work engagement and department's fiscal accountability measures.
- Responded to hospital and statewide crisis emergencies 24/7.
Medical Social Worker Consultant
Molokai
09.1997 - 08.2016
- Provided ongoing Critical Access Hospital (CAH) clinical social work consultation and leadership for Molokai General Hospital.
- Effective clinician advocating for Native Hawaiian health care.
Clinical Operation Manager, Social Work Dept
Queens Hospital
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided 24/7 management and clinical oversight for 30 licensed Masters' prepared social workers performing clinical work in a 520-bed acute care hospital.
- Expert knowledge in mental health issues such as adjustment to illness, end of life, trauma, crisis intervention, CWS/APS, medical ethics, and medical goals of care.
- Enlisted culturally sensitive mindset practices.
Visiting Instructor
Hawaii Pacific University
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Innovative practicum program manager for both bachelor's and master's degree programs.
- Caring and sensitive advocate for students from various countries.
- Developed curriculums meeting CSWE accreditation.
- Developed new Crisis Intervention and Global Social Work electives.
- Accompanied students to Viet Nam to address global cultural leadership.
Military and Family Life Counselor
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Counseled active-duty service members and their families with solution focused clinical counseling.
- Stationed within the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Schofield Barracks and provided mental health counseling.
- Provided social support for children of active-duty soldiers attending Hawaii DOE schools.
- Addressed issues of deployment and integration and its impact on their learning.
- Continually evaluated clients on issues such as child abuse, domestic violence, suicidal ideations and substance abuse.
- Adhere to military rules, regulations, and culture as required.
Director of Social Services
Palolo Nursing Home
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Responsible for all social work management in an 80 bed ICF/SNF/Rehab/Care Home Facility.
- Expert in addressing Resident Rights, POLST, and End of Life.
- Counseled residents and families on issues related to loss, grief, adjustment, and anxiety.
- Facilitated family support groups.
Administrative Services Director
Hospice Hawaii
09.2005 - 01.2008
- Provided overall leadership for the Marketing and Development, Human Resources and overall function of Hospice Hawaii's administrative office.
- Directly overseeing safety/compliance and grants for the agency, Hospice Hawaii-Molokai program, web design and Raisers Edge.
- Successful in bringing in $25,000.00 annually in fundraising event planning as well as lowering worker compensation liability rating.
- Served as Acting President when requested.
- Computer: Electronic Medical Records, Word, Power Point, Excel, Electronic Mail, Blackboard, Zoom, Doxyme, and Internet.
Education
PhD. - Organizational Development & Leadership
Arizona State University Global Campus
San Diego, CA 08.2013 - 03.2021
Master's - Social Work, Gerontology And Health
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HIBachelor of Science - Human Development
University of Hawaii – Manoa
Honolulu, HICertificate, License Practical Nurse -
University of Hawaii - Kapiolani Community College
Skills
Academic instructor and researcher
Group and individual instruction
Adult Education
Academic advisement
Classroom management
Classroom technology
Community Volunteer
Behavioral Health Therapist
Accomplishments
- Pacific Century Fellows Program Class of 2007 Selected by founder, Mayor Mufi Hannemann participated in a competitive executive leadership program modeled after the White House Fellows
- Eden Alternative (2007) Engaged in program development to improve the care of Hawaii's elders
- Respecting Choices Facilitator (2005-2008) One of 14 facilitators in Hawaii specialized to educate community in Advance Health Care Directives,
Affiliations
- Golden Key International Honour Society 2017-2021
- "1996 Health Care Professional of the Year" - Hospice Hawaii "1986 Best Thesis Award - Pohai Aloha" - University of Hawaii, Manoa.
Lectures and Presentations
- October 2021 - Panelist Representing NASW. Hawai'i Behavioral Health and Wellness Virtual Conference. Honolulu, Hawai'i
- October 2021- Doctoral Virtual Poster Session Presentation. University of Arizona Global Campus.
- October 2020 - NASW Hawai'i Conference: Panel Presentation: Indigenous Vulnerability and Cultural Resilience in the COVID Pandemic. How Do We Weave Cultural Traditions and Community Creativity to Promote Health Equity?
- January 2014 - Presenter at the University of Hawai'i Simulation Lab. Mentor and critique student simulation exercises.
- January 2010 - Presenter at Hue University – Viet Nam. “Crisis Intervention”.
- March 2007-2013 - Social Work in Hawaii Seminar IV. Guest lecture Hospice and Palliative Care for Japanese Social Welfare University Students.
- August 2007 - Volunteer Development in Hospice Care - Towada City, Japan. Keynote speaker - “Creating a Volunteer Hospice Program “
- August 2007 - Tokyo University – Tokyo, Japan. End of Life Decisions – Tokyo University Medical Students.
- May 2006 – 2007 Farrington High School – Honolulu Hawaii. Guest lecture for students in the health concentration.
- February 2007 - Palliative Care: Kaiser Hospital Conference. “Respecting Choices: Difficult Conversations about Advance Healthcare Directives”. Conference Facilitator for Breakout Groups.
- November 2006 - Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society. “Respecting Choices: Difficult Conversations about Advance Healthcare Directives”. “Are Advance Healthcare Directives Enough?”. “Are You Listening to Me?”
- October 2005 - University of Hawaii, College of Education. Guest Lecture – End of Life Care.
- April 2005 - Kaiser Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii
- February 2000 -.Poster presentation at the Association of Oncology Social Workers Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia.
“Palliative Care and Interdisciplinary Approach "Respecting Choices"
Publications
Kaopua, L., Angela, L., & Yim, Y. (2020), Chapter 62: Palliative care, culture, and the Pacific Basin. In T. Atilio, S. Otis-Green, & J. Cagle. (Eds.), Palliative Care in Social Work (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. In press.
Kaopua, L., Angela, L., & Yim, Y. (2010). Chapter 54: Palliative care, culture, and the Pacific Basin. In T. Atilio & S. Otis-Green (Eds.). Oxford University Press.
Miles, A. (2000). Domestic Violence: What Every Pastor Should Know. Augsburg Fortress. Provided clinical information via interview.
Yim, Y. (2021). Phenomenological study on rural health employees' experiences with employee engagement and job embeddedness in Hawai'i.
[Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona Global Campus]. ProQuest.
Community Services
2020-Present: Founder. Aloha Kupuna - The Art of Letter Writing.
2021-Present: National Social Work - Hawai'i Chapter, President Elect.
2021-Present: Mentor. A'alii Mentoring.
2019-Present: Pacific University Advisory Board
2016-Present: Boy Scouts of America – Hawaii Chapter Merit Badge Counselor
2012-Present: American Red Cross Volunteer. Mental Health Disaster Preparedness Team Responder and
Condolence Team Responder
2011-2013: National Association of Social Workers – Hawai'i Chapter Board of Directors Vice President
2013 and 2015: Appointed to Hawaii Social Worker Program Advisory Committee DCCA
2006 – 2019: Punahou School Grade Level Room Parent
2009 & 2010: Punahou School Carnival Booth Chairperson and Division Head
1997 - 2013: Troop 241 & 543 Girl Scouts of Hawaii Leader
Hobbies
Hula Dancing - Unki with Kumu Joan Lindsey
Marathon Running
Quilting
References
Margo Bare MSW: HPU Colleague
Krystin Penrod MFT: Clinical Colleague
Elsa Talavera RN: Supervisor
Darlene Nakayama RN: Supervisor
Timeline
Director
State of Hawaii Public Guardian Office
01.2018 - 05.2018
Adjunct Faculty
University of Hawai'i Manoa
08.2017 - 12.2020
Director
Behavioral Health Kalihi Palama Health Center
06.2016 - Current
Manager, Social Work Dept.
Queens Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2017
Clinical Operation Manager, Social Work Dept
Queens Hospital
06.2015 - 06.2016
PhD. - Organizational Development & Leadership
Arizona State University Global Campus
08.2013 - 03.2021
Military and Family Life Counselor
05.2013 - 12.2014
Visiting Instructor
Hawaii Pacific University
08.2011 - 08.2015
Director of Social Services
Palolo Nursing Home
08.2008 - 08.2011
Clinical Social Worker Private
Own Practice
06.2008 - Current
Administrative Services Director
Hospice Hawaii
09.2005 - 01.2008
Medical Social Worker Consultant
Molokai
09.1997 - 08.2016
Master's - Social Work, Gerontology And Health
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
University of Hawaii – Manoa
Certificate, License Practical Nurse -
University of Hawaii - Kapiolani Community College