Justin Womer, LCSW, LAADAC
Chino,CA
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Even prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic had a passion and forming foundational outline of further Doctoral Studies centered around the physical and emotional impact of isolation, loneliness and social disconnection and the correlations poor whole-person health outcomes, increases in symptomology and shorter life expectancy and how rapidly evolving technological advances can be utilized to address these impairments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Care Manager
Inland Empire Health Plan
Rancho Cucamonga , CA
2022.04 - Current
- Assessment and Collaborative Care Planning with Members
- Monitored Member behavior and responses to treatment across Biological-Psychological and Social Impairments
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Bridging and Linking Members and Families to vast variety of Social Service Needs.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as necessary.
- NCQA, DHCS, DMHC and CMS requirements for Assessment, Documentation, Care Planning and Grievance and Appeals,
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Consistently placed highest number of outbound calls for three successive months in 2022.
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with meeting Care Plan Goals.
- Utilized positive uncertainty, Member's Unique Life Experiences and Diversity to encourage clients and help to handle ambiguity, accept inconsistencies and trust intuition in decision-making.
- Extensive Understanding of Medicaid and Medicare Systems.
Therapist
Pathmentalhealth.com
Remote , CA
2021.06 - Current
- Guided clients in development of skills, coping skills, relaxation techniques and Self-Care. Utilized ACT, DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change, Mindfulness, Meditation, Person-Centered Therapy, Harm-Reduction Models, Deep Breathing and Grounding techniques to immediately alleviate Client suffering and impairment.
- Paneled and credentialed by Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, Optum, Blue Cross, Blue Shield and United Healthcare.
- Training and experience in Advance MD Platform.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports.
- Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
Therapist
Brenda.app.com
Remote
2022.04 - Current
- Counseled Couples to bring awareness of problems, deepen trust and communication, promote intimacy and healthy boundaries.
- Developed and implemented intensive Relationship treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
Therapist
Betterhelp.com
Remote , CA
2022.03 - Current
- Experience on Platform and App.
- Extensive understanding of utilizing text, phone and video platforms to meet Client needs.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
Therapist
Talkspace.com
Remote , CA
2022.04 - Current
- Experience in emergent Technology platforms to meet the increasing Behavioral Health needs across the Nation.
- Assessment, Collaborative Treatment Planning responsive to evolving Client needs and periodic review of stated goals with Clients.
Clinical Therapist I
San Bernardino County Dept. Of Behavioral Health
Rialto , CA
2018.09 - 2020.04
- Worked with high-acuity seniors facing discrimination, marginalization and Chronic, Severe and Persistent Behavioral Health conditions.
- Coordinated with Peers to meet Behavioral Health, Housing, Food Resources, Legal and other Social Services navigation.
- Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive progress reports for review by various parties including State and Federal auditors, Medical and Psychiatric Professionals, Property Managers and various other Providers.
- Aided general practitioners and specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
- Member of DBH Diversity Committee and Certified as an LGBTQ Ally providing a Safe Space.
Therapist and Case Manager
Aurora Charter Oak Hospital
Covina , CA
2012.05 - 2018.08
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with outcomes to receive Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Facilitated high attendance Groups throughout the Facility.
- Met with Patients and Family prior to discharge for Family session and Crisis Prevention Planning. Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
- Provided referrals to support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
Program Director
Social Model Recovery Systems
Covina , CA
2015.01 - 2018.05
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Recognized as First Co-Occurring Co-Ed Residential Treatment Program in United States.
- Personally developed and introduced Program's first Training Manual for New Hires. Training and standardizing expectations for Staff.
- Monthly Review of Existing Agency Policy Manual with All levels of Organization. Contributing Member.
- Introduced and Partnered with Agency Training Team to suggest Southern California "Opioid Summit" gathering concerned Community Stakeholders including Recovery Professionals, Educators, Law Enforcement, Civic and Religious Leaders and Families for dialog and conferencing. Now in its fourth year.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Worked with Los Angeles DBH Community Partners to address Co-Occurring Forensic Clients in steps towards Community Re-Integration.
- Supported and Actively encouraged Monthly Cultural Committee Program amongst Residents where every month Residents would present their Culture, music, traditions and food.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Interviewed and hired talented Per Diem Psychiatrists, Therapists, AOD Counselors, Support Personnel.
- Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
Education
Doctor of Social Work - Doctoral Studies
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06.2025
Master of Social Work - Clinical Therapy
University of Southern California
Virtual Academic Center12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science Business Management
University of Phoenix
Virtual Academic Center08.2006
Addictions Certificate State of California -
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CA12.2009
Skills
- Team Development, Mentoring, Training, In-Service Programs, Coaching Leadership
- Proven ability to work across diverse multi-disciplinary teams, including Psychiatrists, MDs, RNs, LVNs, Care Coordinators, Alcohol Drug Counselors, Individual Clients, Couples, Groups and Community Stakeholders
- Employee Recruitment, Hiring and Retention, Staff Meetings and promoting importance of Self-Care
- In-Service Programs and Coaching Leadership, Employee Performance Evaluations and Corrective Action Plans
- Financial Reporting Coordination, Analysis of feedback from Clients, Staff and Stakeholders to drive results
- Extensive experience in Clinical Judgment across a wide variety of presenting impairments, Client Demographics and Unique Needs
- Ability to meet Quality Patient Care and Operational Standards
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
Accomplishments
- Proven Passion for Mentoring and Developing talent and training
- Implemented Program Field Supervision for Interns from multiple Masters Programs, USC, UCLA, Cal State San Bernardino, Cal State Dominguez Hills and Cal State Long Beach
- Proven ability to Lead Teams
- Presenter at 2017 UCLA-SAPC State Substance Use Disorder Conference
- Presenter at 2018 East Los Angeles College SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness
- Presenter at 2018 NAMI Los Angeles Conference
- Presenter at 2020 and 2021 IEHP Trainings including Substance Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence and Co-Occurring Disorders
Affiliations
- Member of National Association of Social Workers
Timeline
Behavioral Health Care Manager
Inland Empire Health Plan
2022.04 - Current
Therapist
Brenda.app.com
2022.04 - Current
Therapist
Talkspace.com
2022.04 - Current
Therapist
Betterhelp.com
2022.03 - Current
Therapist
Pathmentalhealth.com
2021.06 - Current
Clinical Therapist I
San Bernardino County Dept. Of Behavioral Health
2018.09 - 2020.04
Program Director
Social Model Recovery Systems
2015.01 - 2018.05
Therapist and Case Manager
Aurora Charter Oak Hospital
2012.05 - 2018.08
Doctor of Social Work - Doctoral Studies
University of Southern California
Master of Social Work - Clinical Therapy
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science Business Management
University of Phoenix
Addictions Certificate State of California -
Mount San Antonio College
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