Conducted thorough assessments of new patients to determine eligibility for services, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources.
Provided exceptional customer service to patients, families, and healthcare providers during the intake process, promoting a welcoming atmosphere.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient treatment plans, resulting in better outcomes.
Advocated for client needs within community agencies to help secure additional resources and supports for children and families.
Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
Strengthened children''s emotional regulation abilities using mindfulness exercises and relaxation techniques.
Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
Conducted thorough assessments to identify underlying issues contributing to emotional, social, and academic challenges faced by children.
Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
Provided consultation services to schools regarding appropriate accommodations for students with unique needs, fostering inclusive educational environments.
Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
Agency Administrator
Dreamcatchers Therapy And Wellness Services
04.2023 - Current
Develops monthly reports.
Fosters strong rapport with clients, vendors, and stakeholders through consistent follow-up and communication.
Manages day-to-day development issues.
Monitored executive and site schedules to coordinate meetings and corporate events.
Tracks achievement on performance measures, goals, and objectives.
Uses software applications to draw information from a wide variety of sources in order to prepare reports.
Assists in the planning, review, and reporting of data/statistical results of program studies.
Utilizes statistical data to compile monthly workload reports.
Performs thorough analysis of operating procedures and mission requirements to accurately identify problems and to develop feasible long-term solutions.
Evaluating system updates to provide guidance to the field and making determinations whether changes necessitate changes to current guidance.
Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations.
Reconciles business and creative needs.
Develops strategic plans and initiatives.
Negotiates and executes contracts on behalf of the department.
Participates in information planning meetings, reporting on the status and progress of work accomplished, and monitoring work in progress.
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Exceptional Wellness
04.2022 - 08.2023
Documented client progress in confidential files.
Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
Created consensus among stakeholders by establishing project guidelines and leveraging student feedback to create and launch [Type] program.
Leveraged positive uncertainty and multi-systemic family systems therapy to help clients deal with ambiguity, accept inconsistencies and adopt intuition when making decisions.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Office Manager
Dreamcatchers Therapy And Wellness Services
10.2021 - 04.2023
Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
Obtained medical documentation from community providers,
Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Maintained appointment schedules
Evaluated system updates to provide guidance to the field and making determinations whether changes necessitate changes to current guidance.
Ensured each interaction with the patient is used to validate and update patient demographic information, either in person during check-in or over the phone, to decrease the incidence of returned mail due to incorrect addresses and inability to contact patient by phone due to incorrect number.
Coordinated internal and external care between customers and providers
Participated in information planning meetings, reporting on the status and progress of work accomplished, and monitoring work in progress.
Created and managed electronic patient records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to insurance, billing, and accounts receivable.
Developed policies and procedures for effective practice management.
Developed, interpreted, and analyzed recruitment and personnel data extracts from USA Staffing and other enterprise HR systems such as HR Smart.
Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance.
Hired, managed, developed, and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Case Manager
Communities In Schools Of Central Texas
10.2019 - 11.2021
Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
Case Manager
Hope Alliance Crisis Center
09.2018 - 11.2020
Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Behavior and Emotional Support Teacher
KIPP Public Schools
07.2017 - 04.2019
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Provided emotional support to students and families.
Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.