ANABEL GARCIA RUIZ

• Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
• Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
• Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
• Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
• Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
• Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
• Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
• Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
• Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

-Assess and evaluate LTC member's needs and requirements to establish a member specific care plan and coordinates services.

-Ensure LTC members are receiving services in the least restrictive setting to achieve and/or maintain optimal well-being by assessing their care needs.

-Plan and implement interventions to meet care needs.

-Coordinate services, monitor and evaluate the case management plan against the LTC member's personal goals.

-Guide LTC members/families towards resources appropriate for their care. Services are driven by facilitating interactions with other payer sources, providers, interdisciplinary teams, and others involved in the member’s care as appropriate and required by our comprehensive contract.

-Visit Medicaid members in their homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and/or Long-Term Care Facilities and other care settings – 75-90% local travel.

Assess and evaluate member's needs and requirements to establish a member specific care plan and coordinates services.

-Ensure members are receiving services in the least restrictive setting to achieve and/or maintain optimal well-being by assessing their care needs.

-Plan and implement interventions to meet care needs.

-Coordinate services, monitor and evaluate the case management plan against the member's personal goals.

-Guide members/families towards resources appropriate for their care. Services are driven by facilitating interactions with other payer sources, providers, interdisciplinary teams, and others involved in the member’s care as appropriate and required by our comprehensive contract.

-Visit Medicaid members in their homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and/or Long-Term Care Facilities and other care settings – 75-90% local travel

• Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
• Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
• Documented services provided meticulously by keeping accurate records of activities, interactions and conversations.
• Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
• Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
• Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
• Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
• Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
• Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
• Developed and implemented social work plans to understand desired project goals and properly align social work activities.
• Assisted social workers with medical records reviews to facilitate improved performance and quality assurance.
• Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
• Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
• Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
• Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
• Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
• Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
• Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
• Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
• Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
• Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.

· Responsible for implementing an evidence-based intervention with Hispanic families and their adolescents by conducting on-line family sessions to prevent alcohol, substance use and risky sexual behaviors. Help families improve communication skills, adolescent monitoring and connection with schools and adolescent peers.

· Engage project families, and maintain engagement through home visits and contacts at the community-based sites.

· Provide families with relevant information about substance use, risky sexual behaviors and STDs.

· Follow research protocols and quality assurance measures during the recruitment of families and deliverance of program.

Participate in multidisciplinary weekly meetings with other professionals to discuss clinical cases with a variety of families

· Responsible for client intake, reunification packages, the development and implementation of case/service plans.

· Completed sponsors’ and minors’ assessments, screen prospective caregiver families; including the completion of caregiver references; face-to-face individual, couple, and family interviews. Development of safety plans for UAC to address all identified needs. Review all supporting documents and third-party recommendations to assure a thorough assessment of the case. Review and analyse Home Study Reports and providing recommendation to Case Coordinator and FFS.

· Complete biopsychosocial assessments.

· Complete intake and integrated assessments

· Complete discharge planning.

· Facilitate psychoeducational group therapy and recreational therapy.

· Facilitate family therapy sessions.

· Coordinate referrals for services needed in the community.

· Collaborate with discharge planners, physicians, and other parties to ensure appropriate discharge plan for the client.

· Complete brief intervention notes.

· Ability to assess client’s stage of change with applying the motivational enhancement therapy.

· Complete group and progress notes.

· Complete psychosocial assessment updates.

· Enter all notes into the MedHost software program.

· Served as Supervisor, Lead Case Manager to team of six CMs. I was responsible for providing direct supervision, creating safety plans, completed case audits, participate in management meetings, and coordinated/facilitated team meetings/trainings.

· Assess needs of children and families to create individual service plan and coordinate service planning.

. Conduct Home Study and Home visits for children at risk and with Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED), Self-harming, Suicidal Ideations, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and any type of physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual.

· Conduct documentation audits and review policies.

· Complete placement and reunification process for the minor at family members homes or foster homes.

· Review client’s claims and provide accurate answers.

· Manage escalations, providing the proper resources to the children and their families

· Maintain a caseload, complete individual service plans, and maintain contact with clients through phone calls.

· Prepare, compile, submit, and maintain accurate records, files, forms, statistics, and additional relevant information in accord with ORR policy, licensing and/or funding requirements.

· Provide supervision and guidance as a point of contact for 4 case managers reviewing ORR home studies reports and assessing for minor’s needs and safety.

• Worked on a Type 1 Emergency Event for Unaccompanied Minors.
• Maintain and manage a full caseload, complete accurate records of case notes, and pertinent documentation.
• Complete a full assessment of potential sponsors and identify potential safety concerns for children reuniting from shelter.
• Maintain effective communication with sponsors, shelters, and lead case manager to ensure case completion and accuracy.