Ann Battle
Sauk Rapids,MN
Summary
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 15+ years of experience working with adults and children with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Disorders. Effective communication and problem solving skills that have been demonstrated in a number of different settings, as well as telephonically. Ability to successfully work and collaborate with a team of multiple disciplines in order to provide outcome focused treatment to individuals in need of mental health and substance abuse services.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Professional
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals
Sartell, MN
02.2022 - 05.2026
- Provided mental health counseling, using evidenced based practices, with adults, children, and adolescents.
- Provided Behavioral Health Case Management Supervision
Intake Clinician
Newport Academy
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted comprehensive intake assessments to determine whether an adolescent met criteria for residential mental health treatment.
Licensed Mental Health Professional
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals
Waite Park, MN
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided mental health counseling, using evidenced based practices, with adults, children, and adolescents.
Utilization Review for Inpatient and Outpatient Departments
Massachusetts Behavioral Healthcare Partnership (Value Options)
Boston, MA
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Conducted telephonic Utilization Reviews with Psychiatric Hospitals, outpatient providers, PHP providers, and substance abuse treatment centers to determine medically appropriate services for members with Medicaid.
- Collaborated with providers and facilities to facilitate a step-down to a lower level of care.
- Worked with internal clinical team to assist with determining medically appropriate services for members.
Case Management/Coordinator
Tricare (Value Options)
Jacksonville, FL
09.2010 - 08.2012
- Provided telephonic mental health case management/coordination to retired Veterans and their families.
- Assisted members with managing both their mental health and medical needs.
- Managed member transitions to and from acute care settings (admissions/discharges).
- Coordinated and collaborated with member providers, facilities, and supports.
- Made clinically appropriate referrals for members
- Coordinated and authorized medically appropriate services for members
- Answered crisis calls from active military members, retired Veterans, and their families.
- Work with internal clinical teams to manage members' needs
Utilization Review for Inpatient Department
Massachusetts Behavioral Healthcare Partnership (Value Options)
Boston, MA
10.2008 - 08.2010
- Conducted telephonic Utilization Reviews with Psychiatric Hospitals, PHP providers, and substance abuse treatment centers to determine medically appropriate services for members with Medicaid.
- Collaborated with providers and facilities to facilitate step-downs to a lower level of care.
- Worked with internal clinical team to assist with determining medically appropriate services for members.
Emergency Psychiatric Services Clinician
Bayridge Hospital
Lynn, MA
03.2008 - 10.2008
- Provided mental health evaluations to adults, children and adolescents in an Emergency Department to determine least restrictive environment, facilitating admissions to psychiatric hospitals, detox facilities, and nursing facilities, in addition to making referrals to other mental health and substance abuse services.
- Evaluated adults to determine admission to a psychiatric facility and completed the admissions process at a psychiatric hospital.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
01.1998
Skills
- Telephonic mental health case management and coordination for Tricare Health Insurance with Veteran members and their families
- Crisis management in hospitals, in the community, as well as answering calls on a military crisis line
- Supervisor for both Children and Adult Targeted Case Management
- Utilization of evidenced based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and CBT
- Experience making home visits to adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and/or Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
- Proficient computer skills with the ability to work in multiple computer and web-based applications simultaneously
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Professional
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals
02.2022 - 05.2026
Intake Clinician
Newport Academy
08.2021 - 02.2022
Licensed Mental Health Professional
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals
10.2019 - 08.2021
Utilization Review for Inpatient and Outpatient Departments
Massachusetts Behavioral Healthcare Partnership (Value Options)
09.2012 - 01.2014
Case Management/Coordinator
Tricare (Value Options)
09.2010 - 08.2012
Utilization Review for Inpatient Department
Massachusetts Behavioral Healthcare Partnership (Value Options)
10.2008 - 08.2010
Emergency Psychiatric Services Clinician
Bayridge Hospital
03.2008 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
Master of Science - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN