Dayna Schambach
Covington
Summary
Client-centered clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working with diverse and vulnerable populations struggling with mental illnesses and socio-economic burdens. Expertise and special interest in trauma-informed approaches to healing. Strongly believe in the power of meaningful connections and community focused care to foster client growth and well-being. Interested and eager to learn more about the impacts of rare genetic disorders on individuals and communities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to support Veterans struggling with substance dependence and mental health disorders
- Develop personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments and client feedback
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate holistic care for clients
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment strategies as necessary for optimal care
- Streamline documentation processes while maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring accurate and timely record management
- Provide crisis intervention services, ensuring safety and stabilization for at-risk patients.
Graduate Research Assistant
Northern Kentucky University
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted NKU program evaluation team in conducting stakeholder interviews via snowball sampling to study the impacts of Medicaid policy changes on substance use disorder services in Kentucky (known as the 1115 waiver)
- Compiled and analyzed 30+ interviews for midpoint evaluation report utilizing SWOT analysis method
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement
- Conducted literature reviews to support research initiatives and inform project direction.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY05-2022
Skills
- Ability to connect and empathize with diverse populations to build meaningful connections
- Knowledge of insurance reimbursement processes as they relate to private pay and Medicare/Medicaid
- Utilization of electronic health record system for chart reviews, timely documentation, and billing
- Basic understanding of Customer Relationship Management Systems
- Interest in expanding scope of knowledge as it relates to rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases
- Group therapy facilitation
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
Certification
LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio
Accomplishments
- Co-Author of “Reviewing Issues Related to Kentucky’s 1115 SUD Waiver and The Opioid Epidemic: Access, Treatment, Quality of Life & COVID-19”,” published in Department of Medicaid Services in 2021.
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Northern Kentucky University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Social Work
Northern Kentucky University