ANNA TESKE
Staten Island
Summary
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of experience in providing clinical, case management, and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families. Expertise in behavioral health care coordination, evidence-based family therapy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for effective management of complex cases while fostering client engagement and ensuring a client-centered, outcome-driven approach to care. Committed to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families through tailored therapeutic interventions and support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NY Children’s Behavioral Health Case Manager II
Carelon – Elevance Health
08.2021 - Current
- Manage behavioral health cases across various insurance plans, delivering individualized interventions aligned with state regulations.
- Conduct clinical assessments and create care plans with measurable goals for members referred via trigger reports and censuses.
- Present complex cases in interdisciplinary clinical rounds with medical directors and plan partners.
- Support foster care members by coordinating care with Foster Care Liaisons and Special Needs Plans.
- Collaborate with Utilization Management and inpatient teams to shape real-time discharge planning.
- Review and authorize HCBS service requests, ensuring regulatory compliance and appropriate service alignment.
- Maintain ongoing provider relationships and community linkages to promote treatment adherence.
- Utilize platforms including UAS, MAPP, PSYCKES, and Salesforce to gather clinical histories and manage care.
- Contribute to team learning via regular supervision, training, and policy updates; report on VFCA populations.
Family Therapist
Staten Island Family Services, The Jewish Board
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided in-home and virtual therapy to families using the BSFT model; assessed systemic family issues and promoted healthy interaction patterns.
- Maintained accurate documentation reflecting clinical progress, risk assessments, and safety planning.
- Engaged in video-based supervision to ensure fidelity to evidence-based practice.
- Built collaborative relationships with external agencies and referred families to appropriate support services.
Therapist / Case Worker
Geller House, The Jewish Board
05.2013 - 02.2020
- Delivered individual and group therapy to adolescents in residential treatment referred by ACS or Family Court.
- Integrated clinical and case management services to support permanency and well-being.
- Conducted psychosocial evaluations, risk assessments, and developed safety plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment recommendations and coordinate diagnostics.
- Liaised with ACS Mental Health Coordination Unit for discharge planning of high-risk youth.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation in CONNECTIONS and electronic systems, including FASPs and court reports.
- Supervised graduate interns and supported LGBTQ inclusion through JBFCS committee involvement.
Family Therapist
Children’s Aid Society
01.2011 - 05.2013
- Provided Functional Family Therapy in home-based preventive services.
- Assessed safety risks and guided families in modifying maladaptive behaviors.
- Participated in team case conferences, individual supervision, and trainings.
Paraprofessional
Department of Education – District 75
10.2008 - 12.2010
- Supported students with emotional, cognitive, and physical disabilities in academic and daily life skills.
- Facilitated small group instruction and behavioral data collection.
Education
M.S. - Counseling – Marital, Couple, Family & Mental Health Counseling
Barry University, School of Education
Miami Shores, FL12.2008
B.A. - Psychology, Minors in Sociology and Education
State University of New York at Albany, College of Arts and Sciences
Albany, NY05.2005
Skills
- Behavioral Health Case Management
- Foster Care Systems
- Evidence-Based Family Therapy (BSFT, FFT)
- Clinical Assessments & Treatment Planning
- Care Coordination & Discharge Planning
- Risk & Safety Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- UAS, MAPP, PSYCKES, Salesforce
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Electronic Medical Records
- Telehealth Platforms
Certification
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), New York State Department of Education - License #000991 - Issued January 29, 2013
Timeline
NY Children’s Behavioral Health Case Manager II
Carelon – Elevance Health
08.2021 - Current
Family Therapist
Staten Island Family Services, The Jewish Board
02.2020 - 08.2021
Therapist / Case Worker
Geller House, The Jewish Board
05.2013 - 02.2020
Family Therapist
Children’s Aid Society
01.2011 - 05.2013
Paraprofessional
Department of Education – District 75
10.2008 - 12.2010
B.A. - Psychology, Minors in Sociology and Education
State University of New York at Albany, College of Arts and Sciences
M.S. - Counseling – Marital, Couple, Family & Mental Health Counseling
Barry University, School of Education
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