Tasmine Davis
Columbus,GA
Summary
Respectful Travel Social Worker with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist II
Contract For Deschutes Co Crisis Stabilization
2023.07 - 2024.02
- Completed comprehensive psychosocial evaluations, needs and safety assessments.
- Determined appropriate interventions and diagnoses based on DSM-5.
- Determined appropriate level of care and appropriate interventions for bachelor level staff working with clients.
- Coordinated with psychiatrist and treatment team about medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
- Collaborated with case management, peer supports, and hospital staff when appropriate to alleviate clients burden.
- Provided psychoeducation regarding medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Provided therapeutic interventions to dual diagnosis clients with mental and substance use disorders.
- Guided clients to understand illnesses.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in crisis setting.
- Coordinated individualized treatment and discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Consulted with licensed supervisor when client needed a higher level of care and met criteria for director's custody ( 5150).
- Utilized Epic for chart review, documentation and billing purposes.
Therapeutic Care Provider II
Bradley Center, St. Francis- Emory Hospital
2022.02 - 2023.07
- Preregistered client into behavioral health system and adequately place client into correct behavioral health department via EPIC.
- Provided care for clients who are experiencing distress due to life crisis.
- Completed registration on paperwork and verifies insurance through Medicare and Medicaid portal.
- Completed biopsychosocial and determine appropriate diagnosis and interventions.
- Floated between main site, emergency room and psychiatric department to complete assessments.
- Provided psychoeducation on various dual diagnoses, medications, behaviors, etc
- Coordinated services and discharge planning.
- Coordinated with psychiatrist to determine treatment planning.
- Completed referral packets via fax and Georgia Crisis and Access to see available inpatient availability.
- Coordinated with nurses and house supervisor to place client in inpatient psychiatric unit.
- Completed pre-certification via coordinating with health insurance to cover placement for client.
- Provided referral resources and completed discharge.
- Reassessed clients every 24 hours to determine level of care.
Administrative Assistant
Restoration Support Services
2023.02 - 2023.06
- Completed clinical intake screening assessments, including suicide, self-harm, substance use, violence threat, and psychotropic medications.
- Billed client insurance or form of payment method before session
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Crisis Counselor
ProtoCall Behavioral Services
2022.04 - 2023.04
- Reviewed quality assurance calls and provided feedback to employees.
- Counseled and helped to stabilize consumers and caregivers in crisis situations.
- Documented risk to each client and context of concerns.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created safety and treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
- Conversed with individuals in crisis which called or texted hotline for assistance.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
Social Services Specialist II
Department Of Family And Children Services
2020.02 - 2022.02
- Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Visited homes and agencies to provide support and case management services to clients.
- Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
- Used evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing to create individualized service plans for 30+ clients.
- Coordinated with social, public and welfare agencies to obtain and provide client information.
- Provided crisis intervention, guidance and supportive counseling to clients.
- Prepared reports for courts and participated in juvenile court proceedings.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
Radiology Support Service
Piedmont Columbus Regional
2019.05 - 2020.01
- Ensured records were completed and followed HIPAA.
- Assisted customers with se ng appointments, special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up
- Media imagined using Powershare, Epic, Synapse, Apex.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficacy and productivity.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
- Executed administrative duties to facilitate unit tasks and meet team goals.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Education
Master - Social Work
Albany State University
Albany, GABachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Columbus State University
Columbus, GASkills
- Suicide Prevention
- Clinical Interventions
- Crisis Management
- Documentation Skills
- Emergency Call Response
- Clinical Documentation
- Coping Methods
- Intervention Support
- Clinical Counseling
- Mental health assessment
Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support- License # 465956-3925276EDF
The Mental Health & Addiction Board of Oregon- Qualified Mental Health Professional- Registrant # 23-QMHP-R-2071
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist II
Contract For Deschutes Co Crisis Stabilization
2023.07 - 2024.02
Administrative Assistant
Restoration Support Services
2023.02 - 2023.06
Crisis Counselor
ProtoCall Behavioral Services
2022.04 - 2023.04
Therapeutic Care Provider II
Bradley Center, St. Francis- Emory Hospital
2022.02 - 2023.07
Social Services Specialist II
Department Of Family And Children Services
2020.02 - 2022.02
Radiology Support Service
Piedmont Columbus Regional
2019.05 - 2020.01
Master - Social Work
Albany State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Columbus State University
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