Social Work, Mental Health

DONNA LISA TAYLOR LGSW

*** ****** **. *** *-**, Athens, AL 35611 H: 256-***-**** ***************@*******.***

Professional Overview

Accomplished social worker with broad expertise from career development to individualized coach. Highly-qualified social

worker adept in case planning and management services, program planning and development and educational guidance

counseling. Experienced professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Professional Social Worker

with 10 years' experience in mental health services including individual development, and career/life skills training.

Experienced manager with excellent client and project management skills. Action-oriented with strong ability to

communicate effectively with all aspect of social work and individual development of diverse populations.

Summary of Skills

Excellent relationship building skills Medication Prescriptions and Refills

Diverse population familiarity Exceptional problem solver

Violence prevention Life skill education

Attentive listener Problem identification

NASW Code of Ethics Practiced in family assessments

Team player Outreach programming specialist

Lateral and critical thinking Solution-focused counseling

Assist others help themselves Quality management care team member

Clinical documentation Strength, systems, cognitive behavioral,

Community resource specialist psychodynamic and ecological theories

Knowledge of DAP/SOAP & DSM-IV Biopsychosocial assessments

Education

Masters of Social Work 1999

University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS

Bachelor of Science 1996

University of Mobile Mobile, AL

Associate of Arts 1994

Bishop State Community College Mobile, AL

Professional Highlights

Statement of Teaching Interest: Qualified to teach: SWK 200: Introduction to Social Work, SWK 201: Social

Welfare and Social Work I, SWK 301 Social Worker with Indivdiuals and Families I, SWK 302: Social Work with

Indivdiuals and Families II, SOWK 305 Human Behavior Social Environment, SWK 330: Social Work Practice I

and SWK340: Social Work Practice II.

Directed the activities, planning, development, and implementation of cognitive behavioral treatment programs;

Assessed clients' needs in the areas of crisis intervention, family role disruption, child abuse, and grief counseling

while cultivating and nurturing positive, productive relationships with both children and adults of all ages, cultures

and social backgrounds.

Conducted services that are sensitive with respect to each family's culture, ethnic origin, race, language, gender, age,

religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, mental and/or physical challenges. Utilized various case

management services, education and community outreach services, and referrals to appropriate services to client.

Experience

Case Manager 01/2015 to 12/2015

South Mississippi Planning and Development District

Case Manager provides assessment of needs, develops service plans based on assessed identified need, and links

consumer to appropriate community service agencies.

Monitored implementation of service plans, and provides support for the consumer in accordance with organization,

state and federal standards

Responsible for insuring that consumers participating in programs receive services appropriate for their needs.

In-Home Elderly Caretaker 01/2012 to 12/2014

Taylor Parent Care

Provided companionship and home care for the elderly

Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect.

Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner.

Assess emotional and physical needs of the individual

Family Youth Specialist 01/2011 to 12/2012

SAFY of Nevada

Provided ongoing and effective supervision and clients including regular evaluation and treatment management.

At all time, upheld organizational procedures and followed ethical obligations to the clients, co-workers, and the

community.

Oversees the supervision of the structure in the unit to include transportation, medication and client treatment plan.

Knowledge of child care practice and developmental issues with ability to be an advocate for the child.

Behavior Specialist 01/2009 to 12/2011

Skills 4 Kids 01/2010 to 12/2011

H.O.P.E Counseling 01/2009 to 12/2011

Provided behavior supports to children with developmental disabilities; who are receiving services in family homes,

supported living, or group home settings.

Completed documentation on individual and group counseling sessions.

Researched ideas and activities for group and individual therapy session.

Assisted in facilitating Treatment Team Meeting Completed the Mental Health Status of new residents.

Geriatric Psych Unit Case Manager 01/2004 to 12/2005

North Vista Hospital

Completed psychological assessments on elderly patients for intake purposes to the Geriatric Psyche Unit.

Provided coordination of family and caretaker services for the elderly at time of discharge from the Geriatric Psyche

Unit.

Presented discharge plans to the hospital multi-disciplinarian team. Established proper placements for elderly,

disabled, Alzheimer's, and other psychiatric disordered patients at time of discharge.

Senior Social Worker 01/2001 to 12/2004

Mobile County - Child Protection

Conducted a multi-level family assessment, develops an intervention plan and provides an array of needed services.

Provided parent-child visitation and family reunification services to families whose children are in state custody.

Demonstrated the ability to teach and model skills from the SafeCare Models in Health, Safety, and Planned Activity

Training to facilitate the parent's development of special skills or increase knowledge in the areas of parenting, home

management, behavior management, and child development.

Provided services in a natural environment convenient to the family.

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