TANYA A. SAYLOR-DONNELLY, MSW, LCSW.
Phone: 207-***-**** Email: ad39rn@r.postjobfree.com
Address: *** ****** **. ********, ** 52163
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Licensed clinical social worker with over fifteen years of experience. Well rounded in working with various populations in diverse settings including individuals with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, adults with mental illness and the geriatric population. Solid understanding of counseling methods. Strategic planner skilled at both short- and long-range goal setting. Easily establish rapport and build strong relations.
CORE STRENGTHS
Management Relationship Building Strategic Planning Networking
Written Communication Oral Communication Collaboration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AB Staffing Solutions Travel Contract/Marias Healthcare
Shelby, MT 12/23-3/28/24
Outpatient therapy with adults, children and couples in a small community.
Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester, MN 12/23-12/24
Cardiac ICU Medical Social worker
Psychosocial and LVAD assessments, discharge planning, arranging transportation and equipment
For patient return to worldwide locations.
AMN Healthcare travel contract Accentcare Hospice
Minneapolis, MN 7/22-10/22
Hospice, home care, field social work
UMASS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Worcester, MA 7/21-4/22
Social work support to clinical staff in Adult and Pediatric Trauma bay for 5 county area. Detox referrals,
SANE support to victims of DV and assault.
PENN MEDICINE HOME CARE AND HOSPICE IPU Philadelphia, PA 12/16-6/2021
Provided hospice services to ages 18 and above with intensive medical and psychosocial end of life support. Support to patients with COVID-19, connecting family via I-pad. Epic medical charting.
GERIATRIC THERAPISTS LLC, Philadelphia, PA 19104 9/16/16-8/2017.
Private practice providing in home and facility based counseling to individuals aged sixty and
older.
CROSSROADS HOSPICE, Plymouth Meeting, PA 12/14- 11/24/16
Provides hospices services to patients in homes and facilities.
Director of Support Services
Managed a staff of twenty two including social workers, chaplains, volunteer managers, and bereavement coordinators. Led and supported team through Medicare survey in March of 2015.
HAVEN BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia, PA 08/2013 -12/2014
Provides inpatient psychiatric stabilization and treatment to senior adults experiencing acute symptoms of depression, anxiety, psychosis or other severe behavioral problems.
Director of Social Services
Managed all phases of start-up for new Geriatric Psychiatric Facility in East Falls. Led team to obtain approval from JCAHO for state licensure. Liaison with CEO to recruit key leadership positions. Lead and participate in treatment team meetings. Studied and analyzed CMI and JCAHO regulations. Ensure facility compliance with emergency preparedness.
•Researched and acquired contract service staff for group sessions on physical therapy, occupational therapy and Tai Chi
•Audit all phases of clinical programming, discharge and treatment planning
•Write treatment plans and psychosocial assessments
•Designed clinical program for 36 bed unit, including therapeutic activities
•Trained staff on treatment planning, assessment documentation and regulatory compliance for programming
•Hired and trained staff which included BHT's in group activities
•Wrote corporate policy for aromatherapy and other treatment methods
CARE ALTERNATIVES HOSPICE Marlborough, MA and Ft. Washington, PA 12/2008 - 07/2013
Dedicated to helping those manage this difficult time with dignity and love through attentive, individualized programs, services and alternative therapies.
Medical Social Worker
Responsible for creating plans to help educate families and patients with end of life issues.
•Conducted psycho-social assessments and on-going care planning, support and referrals
•Coordinated and supported patients families with bereavement
SOUTH BAY MENTAL HEALTH Worcester, MA 01/2009 - 09/2009
Provides a continuum of community-based services to children, adults and families in Massachusetts.
Outpatient Therapist (per-diem)
Provided therapeutic services in home and in office for children and adults. Assisted patients with discharge and referral services as needed.
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS
Geriatric Assessment Certification, Institute for Geriatric Social Work,
Boston University, Boston, MA 08/2007 - 02/2008
Master in Social Work, Community Concentration, State University of
New York, Buffalo, NY 08/2002 - 09/2005
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 09/1993 - 05/1996