AMANDA MRKVICKA, LCSW
Thornton,CO
Summary
Knowledgeable licensed clinical social worker with solid history of managing complex caseloads and providing comprehensive support to diverse client populations. Proven ability to assess client needs and develop tailored action plans that drive positive outcomes. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
HCA HealthOne Mountain Ridge Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Streamlines healthcare delivery by efficiently managing caseloads, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Provides enhanced care coordination for patients with complex medical needs through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
Families First Qualified Individual
Carelon
02.2022 - Current
- Completes comprehensive, person-centered psychosocial assessments with youth and their families. Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to gather pertinent data, ensuring a holistic understanding of the youth's situation
- Based on thorough assessments, provides evidence based, clinical recommendations including level of care and therapeutic modalities.
- Provides information critical to the provision of services, including but not limited to special accommodations needed, service intensity, staff competency, and participant preferences
Care Coordinator
Physician Health Partners: CCHA
06.2015 - Current
- Completes comprehensive assessments to identify needs and barriers surrounding a member's ability to manage their physical health and behavioral health conditions
- Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of care plan and modifies plan as needed
- Supports member access to appropriate quality and cost-effective care
- Coordinates with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the members while collaborating with provider
- Participates in cross-functional teams projects and initiatives
- Facilitates Creative Solution calls for the most complex pediatric members attributed to CCHA
- Collaborates with community partners including but not limited to Primary and specialty care providers, Health Care Policy and Financing, Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Organization, Case Management Agencies and Behavioral Health providers
Child Protection Lead Caseworker
Adams County Human Services Department
08.2007 - 06.2015
- Assess the risk and safety of children with a specialized focus on child sexual abuse
- Responsible for leading Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT's), ensuring clients are involved in appropriate treatment modalities, placed in least restrictive environment, utilizing approved safety plans and living safely in the community
- Assess parental capacity while focusing on the best interest of children
- Collaborate with community resources including probation, therapists, CASA, GALs, Attorneys, and Court personnel
- Responsible for documentation for court hearings, case transfers, Foster Care Reviews following state mandated policies and procedures
- Member of the STARR Review team-reviewing cases involved with Adams County Human Services, providing direction and feedback to peers
Education
Licensed Clinical Social Worker -
LCSW .09927040
Colorado 09.2021
Masters of Social Work (MSW) -
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.2006
Bachelors of Science - Social Work
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.2005
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Case management
- Time management
- Case documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Written and verbal communication
Credentials
LCSW .09927040
Certification
Child Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) February 2025: Praed Foundation
Motivational Interviewing: September 2022: Purdue University
Treatment of Sexually Abusive Youth: A Goal Oriented Approach: December 2007: The Kempe Foundation (Gail Ryan)
Timeline
Case Manager
HCA HealthOne Mountain Ridge Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Families First Qualified Individual
Carelon
02.2022 - Current
Care Coordinator
Physician Health Partners: CCHA
06.2015 - Current
Child Protection Lead Caseworker
Adams County Human Services Department
08.2007 - 06.2015
Licensed Clinical Social Worker -
LCSW .09927040
Masters of Social Work (MSW) -
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelors of Science - Social Work
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale