Irina Yakhnitskiy has over 15 years of experience in social work and behavioral healthcare. She holds multiple licenses including as an Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor and Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation in Ohio. Her experience includes positions assessing substance abuse and mental health programs, conducting clinical work, and managing residential facilities and shelters. She is fluent in Ukrainian and Russian.

1. IRINA YAKHNITSKIY
Columbus, Oh 43235
♦ 614-519-9753 ♦ Irina614@aol.com
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
EDUCATION
2008 The Ohio State University
Masters of Science in Social Work
2007 Ashland University
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
LICENSES
March 14, 2012 Licensed IndependentChemical DependencyCounselor
LICDC- CS (State of Ohio). Ohio Chemical Dependency
Professionals Board.
December 29,2011 Licensed IndependentSocial Worker with Supervision
Designation-LISW-S (State of Ohio). Counselor,Social
Worker and Marriage and Family TherapistBoard
ACHIEVEMENTS
Certified Adoption Assessor
Completed level 1 sign language course
Fluent in Ukranaian and Russian.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
December 2013-present Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Behavioral Healthcare Standards Surveyor
Population: Community Mental Health agencies, Addiction/recovery provider agencies, Adult Care Facilities, and State Legislators
 Performed review sof certification and licensure applications of community mental health agencies, adult care group homes, and residential
facilities.
 Monitored and evaluated statew ide alcohol& drug addiction programs. Assessed and reviewed written applications & materials for
completeness & compliance w ith Ohio Revised and Administrative Code.
 Evaluated agencies for fiscaloperations, personnel, management, and clinical practices. Conducted on-site audits to ensure compliance w ith
regulations and standards.
 Wrote meaningful, concise and accurate reports describing audit findings and deficiencies. Surpass in ability to define problems, collect data,
establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
 Provided technicalassistance and consultation to facility operators. Wrote business letters, preparesand deliver speeches and trainings
before specialized audiences and generalpublic.
 Competent in law interpretation and advocate for law revision. Knowledgeable regarding inspection and investigation techniques pertinent to
evaluating behavioralhealthcare standards compliance.
 Excel in interview ing techniques and is a skill investigator of complaints and incidents. Continuously establish cooperative relationship w ith
community entities and capable to handle sensitive inquiries fromgovernment officials and generalpublic.
November 2008-December 2013 Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare
Substance Abuse and Mental Illness Clinician
Population: Severely mentally ill patients with chronic substance abuse problems, acute care and forensic patients.
 Conducted alcoholand drug assessments.
 Providee individual therapy, group therapy, case management, and psycho education.
 Worked w ith clients and family members tow ardscreating individualized intervention plans.
 Developed clients’ discharge plans, coordinate referralservicesand crisis intervention. Skilled in IDDT, 12-step philosophy, ODADAS AOD
core functions, MotivationalInterview ing, Seeking Safety, Trauma Informed Care, CBT, and Solution Focus Models.
 Played a role of educational trainer for new staff, other professionals and students. Developed and successfully implemented numerous
policies and procedures.
 Taught continuing education w orkshopsand have created several curriculums. Served as active leader within the organization.Supervised
Masters and PHD level interns and volunteers. Excelw orking in fast-paced environment and daily effectively handle crisis situations.
Accelerate in criticalthinking, public speaking, and interpersonalcommunication techniques.

2. September 2012-Present Wexner Medical Center- James Cancer Hospital
Contractor Medical Social Worker
Population: Patients who’s life are impacted by medical diagnosis resulting in acute and chronic illness, terminal condition, or disability. Diverse
ethnicities and age range from 18-99.
 Assisted in developing a new programand participate in implementing policies and procedure.
 Offered socialworkservicesto patients and their families in inpatient and outpatient setting.
 Provided variety of servicesto patients and families to meet their medically related socialand emotional needs as they impact on their
medical condition, treatment, and recovery.
 Performed psychosocialassessments, mentalhealth counseling, crisis intervention, financialcounseling, discharge planning, health
education, and linkage w ith community agencies.
 Assisted patients and their families in coping w ith medical diagnosis, disability, terminal condition, death, relationship problems, mental health
problems, and environmental problems.
 Gave services acrossthe continuumof care, including the provision of home health care, hospitalservices, medicalequipment, rehabilitation,
and hospice referral.
 Serve as consultant to other professionals on psychologicalissues and community resources. Knowledgeable of the PASAARprocess.
November 2012-December 2013 Center for Evidence-Based Practices at Case Western
Contractor Fidelity Reviewer Reserve University
Population: Agencies that provide services to people diagnosis with mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders.
 Conducted evaluation and quality improvement audit of evidence-based practicessuch as Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) and
Supported Employment (SE).
 Created fidelity action-plan in order to improve know ledge and implementation of practices. Designed continuous quality-improvement
process, a cycle of planning, implementation, evaluation, and service enhancement.
June 2007-December 2011 Volunteers of America/VA-Men’s services
Contractor Program Technician
Population: Military veterans age range 18-80.
 Worked w ith American Veteransin residentialprogram that provides variety services such as Alcoholand Drug Treatment, Anger
Management treatment, PTSD program, employment and housing assistance to homeless vets.
 Conducted intake, assessment, and orientation for new clients.
 Monitored residents' behaviors and performance.
 Solely supervised on average 80 residents. Implemented policies and procedures. Operated a hotline and handled clients' inquiries and crisis.
September 2007-May 2008 Adoption Circle
Graduate Level Intern
Population: Perspective adoptive parents and birth moms.
 Oversaw agency's hotline.
 Developed educational material and taught training sessions to prospective adoptive parents.
 Conducted counseling and case management sessions with birth moms.
 Performed home study assessments for new families.
January 2007-May 2007 Appleseed Community Mental Health
Intern Center
Population: Youth and their families
 Worked for early childhood mental health intervention program.
 Observed youth counseling therapy sessions. Facilitated children therapy groups.
 Planned, developed, and organized activities for clients.
 Played a role of a case manager for clients.
 Obtained a skill of conducting intakes, assessments and proper documentation.
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May 2006-December 2006 Choices-Domestice Vionce Shelter
Shelter Manager
Population: Battered women and their children
 Administered domestic violence hotline and dealt w ith crisis situations.
 Solely oversaw the shelter averaging 40 residents during evening, overnight, and w eekend hours.
 Enforced rules and assumed discipline duties in the shelter.
 Monitored safety and security system, attended to personalneeds of residents, provided support and information for residents and hotline
callers.