VANESSA R. PATAKY
• PHONE (317) 439-0643 • 9095 E 350 S • ZIONSVILLE, IN 46077
EDUCATION______
2011 LCSWIndiana License 34006264A
2007-2008MSW, Masters of Social Work Indiana University
1999–2003 BSW, Baccalaureate of Social Work Indiana University
CONTINUED EDUCATION, COMMUNITY AND COMPANY INVOLVEMENT______
●CPR certified
●Participate in the Riley Hospital 2018 Riley Champions Selection Committee
●Participate in the Riley Hospital Aggression Prevention Behavior Alert Committee 2016-Present.
●2016 Red Shoe Award Recipient
●Active membership in the Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Work and Association of Oncology Social Work
●Active Nonviolent Crisis Intervention through CPI
●Previous member of the several community task forces for Boone County: Mass Fatality Boone County (ESF8), Child Death Review Board, Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Steering Committee, and Board Member of Zionsville Youth Assistance Program.
●Developed and presented with Vanessa Enos to the entire Zionsville Fire Department on ways to incorporate mental health within their current protocols as well as managing their own mental health. Spring 2014
●Community/SB Suicide presentation- September 2014; May 2015
●Coordinated and organized first organizational speaker and community presentation of suicide prevention- October 2014
●Identified mentor within the organization from LSS-Therapist-Team Lead- DCO.
●Developed and produced monthly publication “Mental Health Minute” for schools to utilize regarding common diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and techniques for school staff to implement. 2012- 2014. Still in production but not overseeing publication.
●Developed new employee orientation handbook 2011
●Original member and leader of internal chart audits for clinical competency, company benchmarks, and identification of training and staff needs
●Committee member of Cummins Youth Safety Task Force. 2004- 2011
EXPERIENCE______
Jan 2017- Present Butler University LMHC Graduate Program
Adjunct Professor
●679 Contextual Dimensions of Mental Health Counseling
●Graduate level students working towards LMHC eligibility
Jan 2015- Present IUPUI School of Social Work
Adjunct Professor
●Classes S683 and S504
●Master’s level students
December 2017- PresentAspire Indiana
Manager of Comprehensive Outpatient Services for Hamilton County
●Complete monthly quality audits, supervision and education of assigned staff
●Facilitate weekly group supervision and administrative task meetings
●Coordinate referrals, intakes, staff assignments and recommended services
●Coordinate and manage contracts
●Coordinate and lead weekly staff meetings
●Evaluating performance and competency of assigned staff
●Ensuring staff compliance with policies and procedures through utilization of training resources and disciplinary processes
●Developing and maintaining positive work relationships and environment
●Training and development needs for Hamilton County
August 2015- December 2017 Riley Hospital for Children
Integrated Care Management Social Worker
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Social Worker
Stem Cell Transplant Social Worker
●Complete psychosocial assessment and clinical intervention for all patients who present with complex care needs
●Provide short-term therapeutic intervention, crisis management, and resource development that improves patient flow and throughput across the continuum and supports clinical cost reduction
●Provide diagnosis specific supports that include but not limited to: resources, support (emotional and financial), managing transition back into home/community/school setting, referrals for mental health counseling, budgeting, insurance navigation, and end of life emotional support and after death support and referrals.
●Ensures coordination of care across the continuum that is collaborative with physicians, care managers, and other interdisciplinary members of the team in supporting treatment planning
●Assesses for barriers (social, financial, environmental) with potential to impact the ability to reduce unplanned procedures/visits/admissions as well as overall length of stay
●Engages the patient/family, physician and team in the transition plan of care to achieve better alignment with treatment goals, department priorities, and system quality initiatives
●Provides oversight and coordination in hemonc specific events for Riley (Riley Cancer Center Prom and Riley Hemonc Graduation)
●Collaborates with community partners including but not limited to Department of Child Services, Community Partners, Cancer Charitable Foundations, Make A Wish, Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, Women For Riley, Medicaid, Ronald McDonald House, etc.
●Implemented use of end of life booklet “Voicing My Choices” to use with our AYA population for all Stem Cell Transplant Patients
2003- 2015 Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.
Director of County Operations
School Based Team Lead
School Based Therapist
School Based Care Coordinator
2013-2015Director of County Operations
●Piloted new technology to bridge mental health/clinical services to efficient standards and expectations
●Developed and implement annual plans and budgets as well as ensured the achievement of these plans and strategic plan goals.
●Promoted positive internal and community relations with a wide variety of techniques to meet the needs of different generations and diversities
●Conducted ongoing marketing and business development activities designed to address the needs of the community (Local county Fire Department, Suicide Prevention across the county)
●Developed and provided local trainings regarding mental health and suicide awareness
●Ensured that clinical practices are consistent with internal and external quality standards as identified by our organization, state and federal standards as a community mental health center
●Developed products, programs, and services that meet the clinical and business objectives of the organization and of the county
2011-2013School Based Team Lead
●Created and developed school based specific orientation for both masters and bachelor level new hires.
●Provided ongoing training and technical assistance designed to promote team-based performance improvement initiatives to the day-to-day operations of business units.
●Responsible for individual and group staff supervision, staff selection, and feedback on performance evaluations
●Ensured my program was compliantwith internal and external compliance criteria, including the corporate compliance plan.
●Coordinated peer reviews, staffing, and other clinical activities, as assigned
●Provided for/arranged staff training and professional development activities to meet the needs of direct service staff.
●Monitored the quality of clinical documentation and took corrective action, as need, from a strengths based approach.
2008- 2011School-based therapist in Wayne Township Schools
●Completion of intake assessments with parent/legal guardian and child
●Duties include, but are not limited to individual, group and family therapy in the school, home and community settings.
●Teacher/parent consultation and case management
●Brief solution focused interventions
●Crisis intervention/Risk assessment
●Skills training and development
●Focuses include (but not limited to): anger management, anxiety, ADHD, behavior management, communication skills, depression, family/peer issues, grief and loss, problem solving, self-esteem, cooperative skills, substance abuse, suicide, ptsd.
2003-2008School-Based Adolescent Care Coordinator
●Provided case management services to adolescents and their families at the Wayne Township Alternative School and Middle School
●These duties included, but are not limited to: providing holiday assistance for low income families, co-facilitated anger management groups and a women’s group, employment training, pregnancy and parenting education, provided advocacy at school and at home for students and provided support, self-esteem empowerment for them to achieve even their smallest goals.
●Involved in planning for school based services and strategic planning for two different committees for Cummins as an organization, and for our school based team.
●Co-developed a pamphlet used for our teenagers informing them of our services and a “What to Expect:” guide.
●Current co-facilitator for our Care Coordinator meetings which involves school based and Marion County care coordinators with over 15 members. These meetings include staffing of cases, collaboration, trainings, and collecting community resources.
●Co-facilitated and developed an after school Intensive Outpatient Program for children ages 8-13 during my first year at Cummins. This group focused on anger management skills, a parent group component, feelings, coping skills and communication.
●Also co-facilitated an expanded version of IOP during the summer months. This program targeted children from 8-17 years old. Planned outings and outlined treatment planning for the program.