Empathetic Senior Case Manager with 8 years of experience in addiction, behavioral health, and housing case management. Guides lower-level case managers in solving client needs effectively, simultaneously engaging personally in case work. Compassionate professional giving back to community through service to others.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Case Manager
Lifebridge North Shore
Salem, MA
11.2021 - Current
Helped develop monthly schedules and assignments.
Referred individuals to shelters, legal resources and vocational programs.
Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, and advocate for client needs from agency's such as DTA, SSA, DDS, DMH, DMV and many others.
Attended continuing education trainings and maintained SOAR certification to promote more effective service delivery.
Worked with client and multiple housing agency's to develop a smooth transition of care.
Intervened in urgent and crisis situations and provided services in compliance with MA and federal regulations and laws.
Provided coordination of care to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Maintained on site and off site caseload to help maintain client engagement
Maintained caseload of individuals who were also in our supportive housing program
Provided safety planning, crisis intervention and case management to clients.
Sr Case Manager/Intake Coordinator
Baycove
Cambridge, Boston, MA
06.2020 - 02.2021
Conducted all intake interviews and paperwork for two women's addiction programs
Provided case management to women diagnosed with substance use disorder and mental health disorders, also women who were pregnant or post-partum with substance use disorder
Completed all appropriate documentation on health information systems
Conducted daily clinical groups
Worked collaboratively with all outside agencies to provide the best care for the clients served
Worked with client to help create and implement treatment plan
Senior Case Manager/Sober Living House Manager
East Boston Rehabilitation & Health, Inc
East Boston, MA
11.2017 - 06.2020
Provide case management and counseling to clients with substance use disorder living in a 6 month, halfway house treatment program
Conducted individual intake evaluations, biopsychosocial, intensive case management, provided referral to continuing care, and shared responsibility for group programming
Assessed clients continuing care needs and worked with client to determine appropriate aftercare
Worked collaboratively with client on an ongoing treatment plan over a six-month period
Obtained and documented all relevant material for client patient record
Worked collaboratively with outside agencies such as probation, drug court, doctors, and families, to maintain the best care possible for the client
Provided safety planning, crisis intervention and case management to clients.
Work collaboratively with the clinical team
Performed house checks and office duties as needed
Case Manager
Lahey Health Behavioral Services
Tewksbury, MA
10.2016 - 05.2017
Provided case management services to individuals who were transitioning from drug and/or alcohol detox to aftercare treatment
Assessing service needs; counseling, developing plans for access to services, meeting with clients, programs, and service providers
Individual case load which involves conducting individual intake evaluation, conducting biopsychosocial, and providing referral to continuing care
Obtain and document all relevant intake material
Assess clients continuing care needs, contacts appropriate aftercare resources and arranges for transfer or admission to appropriate rehabilitation facilities and/or liaison with self-help organizations
Shared responsibility for education and other group programming, including recreation
Responsible for all necessary paperwork and record keeping as directed
Participated in client evaluations and case conferences
When possible and/or requested, provided referrals for affected family members to self-help programs
Coordinated client's transportation to next level of care.
Substance Abuse Outreach Educator
Victory Programs, Inc
Boston, MA
12.2015 - 10.2016
Outreach services throughout the community and within many different agencies
Developed group curriculum
Facilitated groups in multiple setting such as shelters, hospitals, substance abuse programs and also support programs
Facilitated Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Trainings
Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
Performed risk assessments and gave appropriate referrals
Worked with senior case managers to coordinate team development activities and trainings.
Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services
Client navigation service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
09.2013 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Human Services
Bunker Hill Community College
09.2011 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
01.2021 - 12.2023
Skills
Substance Abuseundefined
Certification
CPR, First Aid & AED
Timeline
CPR, First Aid & AED
08-2022
SSI/SSDI Oureach, Access, Recovery (SOAR)
08-2022
Senior Case Manager
Lifebridge North Shore
11.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2021 - 12.2023
Sr Case Manager/Intake Coordinator
Baycove
06.2020 - 02.2021
Senior Case Manager/Sober Living House Manager
East Boston Rehabilitation & Health, Inc
11.2017 - 06.2020
Case Manager
Lahey Health Behavioral Services
10.2016 - 05.2017
Substance Abuse Outreach Educator
Victory Programs, Inc
12.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
Lesley University
09.2013 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Human Services
Bunker Hill Community College
09.2011 - 06.2013
Similar Profiles
Peter AhearnPeter Ahearn
Development Manager at Lifebridge North ShoreDevelopment Manager at Lifebridge North Shore
Pathology Laboratory Technical Assistant at Pathology North - Royal North Shore HospitalPathology Laboratory Technical Assistant at Pathology North - Royal North Shore Hospital