Chelcey Beavers
Munhall,PA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Contact Tracing Associate- Contract Position
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
03.2021 - Current
- Interviews all University affiliates with advanced or complex cases for the infectious disease COVID-19, to obtain information regarding symptom history and onset, basic demographics, underlying health conditions, treatments received, recent activities, and potential exposure to other individuals in close contact to the patient
- Provides information regarding self-isolation, daily symptom monitoring, and access to testing; connects individuals to community resources and up-to-date public health information regarding disease control and prevention
- Actively listens to individuals and addresses concerns regarding health and safety with empathy and sensitivity; communicates effectively with individuals across varying backgrounds and cultures
- Coordinates with university services to provide quick access to services that support necessary isolation measures, such as access to isolation housing, food, testing, and accommodations for academic & extracurricular obligations
- Tracks daily and weekly progress for the team against target goals including cases contacted successfully, contacts tracked and referred, and reviews Contact Tracer documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Maintains confidentiality and accurate medical documentation utilizing proprietary databases in compliance with all University, local, state, and federal regulations
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Clinical Navigator/ Health Coach
UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
04.2019 - Current
- Contacts and performs initial interviews with individuals who are eligible for health coaching programs by telephone, text, or video digital interface
- Discuss in extensive detail a variety of health-related topics such as stress management, basic diabetes care, making changes to diet, managing depression, finding a medical home, etc
- And identifying & enrolling member into a program that best suits their needs
- Identifies health behaviors, risk factors or other concerns that would potentially improve members' health if targeted for change
- Engage members in collaborative development of a personalized behavior change plan to address risk factors, collaborating with member physicians or other care givers as appropriate
- Reviews members' health information, service availability, barriers, and readiness; triages members to the appropriate health intervention based on those variables
- Performs care coordination for Health Plan members including consultation with health plan colleagues and collaboration with providers
- Coordination may also include assistance with transitions in care, linkage to community resources, review of benefit coverage and resolution of other barriers to resources
- Performs a concierge service for providers to outreach and discuss ongoing care management of health plan members, gaps in care, and utilize discretion to refer members to supportive programs and resources.
Online Outreach Specialist- Contract Position
University of Pittsburgh, HIV
Pittsburgh, Pa
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Curates political, social, & informative content related to the sexual health of women of color on social media platforms to encourage engagement, relative discussions and provide linkage to care
- Manage, edit, review all related postings to Facebook page by members and editors in compliance with the regulations of the Health Care Prevention Project
- Maintains knowledge of social holidays, observances & awareness campaigns to foster discussions with parties on social media platforms and continually spread awareness of healthy sex practices and the importance of preventative screenings.
Disease Intervention Specialist
Allegheny County Health Department
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Conducts surveillance on all positive STD/HIV lab reports within Allegheny county and initiates investigations on patients in accordance with state and federal laws & regulations concerning disease control
- Serves as a liaison with physicians, nurses, correctional facilities and social services to facilitate STD/HIV intervention and prevention
- Operates epidemiological field investigations to locate source of disease outbreaks
- Performs subsequent investigations on the listings of all sexual partners to locate for testing and treatment, to prevent spread of infection
- Follows CDC protocols for conducting confidential interviews of infectious diseases, explaining origin of infection, symptoms, and long-term consequences, and encourages future preventive measures including but not limited to proper contraception use & pre-exposure prophylactics
- Effectively establishes rapport with patients of various ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic and gender & sexual diversity backgrounds
- Incorporates the use of motivational interviewing when providing health education, displays empathy and builds relationships to ensure efficacy of care
- Independently maintains accurate documentation of medical records, case investigation notes and communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and written.
Mental Health Counselor
Mon Yough Community Services
McKeesport, Pennsylvania
03.2013 - 06.2017
- Managed a case load of fourteen patients and ensured daily completion of two different independent activities of the daily living, per patient
- Documented daily observations of social, behavioral and medical conditions via electronic system to communicate with providers and maintain accurate records
- Collaborated on monthly reports to multi-disciplinary team to measure patient compliance with treatment plan
- Measured vital signs, administered all medications and communicated patient status and concerns to medical professionals in a weekly report or as needed, to ensure continuity of care
- Co-led a variety of therapeutic groups addressing topics that included: problem solving skills and appropriate coping mechanisms, community safety, and nutrition/healthy lifestyle choices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Clarion University
Master of Exercise Science - Health Promotion and NBC
California University of Pennsylvania California
Skills
Written Communication
Developing educational materials
Training program development
Operations oversight
Affiliations
UPMC Complaints and Grievances Committee, September 2020
Certification
Certified Insulin Administrator, Joslin Diabetes Center
Timeline
Contact Tracing Associate- Contract Position
Carnegie Mellon University
03.2021 - Current
Mental Health First Aid
07-2019
Clinical Navigator/ Health Coach
UPMC
04.2019 - Current
Online Outreach Specialist- Contract Position
University of Pittsburgh, HIV
04.2019 - 01.2020
Pennsylvania Department of Health, Motivational Interviewing
07-2018
Pennsylvania Department of Health, Fundamentals of HIV Prevention Counseling
10-2017
Disease Intervention Specialist
Allegheny County Health Department
06.2017 - 04.2019
Certified Insulin Administrator, Joslin Diabetes Center
04-2016
Certified Medication Administrator, PA Department of Human Services
02-2016
Mental Health Counselor
Mon Yough Community Services
03.2013 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Clarion University
Master of Exercise Science - Health Promotion and NBC
California University of Pennsylvania California