T Heermans

Licensed Master Social Worker with 3 years of experience delivering compassionate, client-centered care across medical and behavioral health settings. Extensive background in acute inpatient psychiatry, medical social work, dialysis, corrections, and services for veterans, older adults, and individuals experiencing homelessness, dementia, serious mental illness (SMI), and domestic violence. Skilled in crisis intervention, care coordination, discharge planning, and navigating complex systems to advocate for underserved populations.

Recognized for exceptional verbal and written communication, strong advocacy, and excellent customer service skills. Also a Certified PreK–12 educator with experience across all grade levels, including special education and paraprofessional roles. Additional strengths include administration, fundraising, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support patient and community outcomes.

Medical Social Worker LMSW - Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital

(2025-10 - 2026-06)

Contract. Acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center for children, teens, and adults - contract

Private Caregiver - Private Caregiving

(2023-07)

• Assist and complete multiple Arizona Long Term Care Services applications/appeals.
• Home-healthcare, experience and collaboration in areas of dialysis, urology, dementia, SNF, rehabilitation, assisted living placement, nutrition assistance, medical transportation referrals.

PRN - Phoenix Medical Psychiatric Hospital

HCHV Outreach Coordinator - Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center

(2025-02 - 2025-09)

• Led community outreach strategy and coordinated events to increase veteran engagement with HCHV services, yielding measurable growth in attendance, 200 mile radius over three states.
• Managed logistics and partnerships for outreach events, securing sustainable collaborations and improving community support levels.
• Created outreach materials and social media content that raised program visibility and generated increased inquiries from veterans.
• Evaluated outreach campaigns and compiled reports showing measurable results and areas for program optimization.
• Engaged donors, volunteers, and the public to expand resource support and volunteer involvement for HCHV initiatives.
• Facilitated workshops and outreach events delivering targeted education and improving access to veteran services.
• Completed HOMES and bio-psycho-social assessments to inform care plans and improve client placement accuracy.
• Supported the nationwide VAMC HCHV Surge Event by coordinating outreach activities and contributing to rapid-response service delivery.

LMSW Mental Health Psych Associate - Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) Eyman Prison Complex - Florence, AZ

(2024-10 - 2024-12)

Contract

• Conducted mental health assessments and determined treatment plans
• Performed intakes, evaluations, and risk assessments independently
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on diagnosis and care
• Responded to crisis situations and ICS activations
• Assessed RTC/HNR cases for acuity and need for higher care
• Provided psychotherapy and counseling services
• Referred patients for psychiatric evaluation and medication management
• Monitored psychotropic medication compliance and side effects
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation and reports
• Participated in care reviews and team meetings

Certified Substitute Teacher - AZ Dept of Education

(2015 - 2023)

General and Special Education

• Cave Creek Unified, Scottsdale Unified, Roosevelt Unified (Title 1), Tempe Union High School District.

Caregiver - Thrive Home Care Services

(2024-05 - 2025-02)

• Build rapport and trust with clients and families.
• Assist in physical and emotional wellbeing, establish and monitor care goals, focusing on safety, comfort, independence, and overall person-centered care approach.
• Assist clients in recovery and managing chronic conditions.
• Meal-prep, outings, medication management, bathing, light housekeeping, manage transportation to medical appointments.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Arizona State University

(2023-05 - 2023-07)

• Assisted Dr. Chandra Crudup MSW, PhD in Intro to Social Work SWU 171
• Graded exams and assignments using rubric-based criteria, returning feedback within seven days.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Arizona State University

• Assisted Dr. Hilary Haseley, MSW, PhD in Intro to LGBT Studies SWU 180

MSW Intern - Phoenix Veterans Affairs Medical Center

(2022-08 - 2023-05)

• Completed Bio-psycho-social assessments, suicide risk assessments.
• Developed with the Veteran suicide prevention safety plans.
• Implemented HOMES assessments, permanent housing interventions focusing in evidenced based approaches including: Housing First, Harm Reduction, No Wrong Door, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and intensive case management with the goal of ending Veteran homelessness. Facilitated groups and individual therapy.
• Discharge planning, Advance directives.
• Participated in outreach events including Maricopa County Stand Down.
• Worked effectively on a multidisciplinary team, staffing high risk Veterans with the team.
• Developed a database of internal and external resources available to the Veteran population.
• Collaborated with community partners.
• Educated Veterans and community partners in Project CHALENG surveys at the CRRC and Stand Down.

MSW Intern - ASU Community Collaborative @ the Westward Ho

(2022-05 - 2022-08)

• Assisted low-income older adults and those with disabilities with social connections, assistance with technology, educational and cultural enrichment food pantry, food drives, problem-solving, socialization, and individual/group counseling.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Arizona State University

(2021-08 - 2021-12)

• Assisted Dr. Hilary Haseley, MSW, PhD in Intro to Social Work SWU 171.

MSW Intern - Human Services Campus

(2021-01 - 2021-05)

• Connected clients to appropriate services including mental and physical health, substance abuse treatment, employment assistance, shelter, housing, ID’s, crisis management, diversion, and research.

Volunteer intake specialist - National Stand Down for Homeless Veterans & Veterans Village of San Diego

Volunteer intake specialist and assist in any capacity needed

• 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2023

Master of Social Work - Graduate program, MSW - Arizona State University (2023-05)

Bachelor of Science - Human Services Management - University of Phoenix