Benjamin Chernick
Abingdon,MD
Summary
An excellent communicator and patient advocate with proven experience in supporting adolescent mental health patients in both a residential and inpatient psychiatric facility who is looking to join a supportive and collaborative team that strives to provide outstanding individualized patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilization Review Technician/Discharge Coordinator
MedStar Health
02.2018 - Current
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care for both the adolescent and adult psychiatric units.
- Solved issues related to abrupt changes in discharge plans and coordinated and communicated updates to the treatment team.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to facilitate a safe transition back into the community and home environments.
- Worked alongside the medical team, patients, and their families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse medical and mental health needs.
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for initial or continued inpatient treatment.
- Submitted patient cases for authorization criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals though different insurance companies.
Psychiatric Counselor
MedStar Health
10.2012 - 02.2018
- Monitored and documented patient behaviors and responses to treatment.
- Conducted group therapies to help patients meet their clinical needs.
- Maintained a daily structured and organized environment to support the health and well-being of patients.
- Documented individual patients' treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Assessed each patient's mental health needs to determine the nature and extent of their emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in both group and individual settings.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals within the milieu.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with a broad range of patients suffering from various mental health issues.
Residential Treatment Counselor
Catholic Charities
08.2008 - 10.2012
- Supervised a residential unit of children with histories of abuse and neglect.
- Managed required individualized patient paperwork and documentation within the unit.
- Implemented learned crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate crisis situations.
- Supplied a variety of recreational activities for patients to enhance their quality of life while residing on the unit.
- Responsible for ensuring patients' daily needs were met and provided in a safe, home-like environment.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Psychology
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05-2007
Skills
- Care coordination
- Patient support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Complex problem-solving
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Knowledge of MedConnect and Microsoft Office
Timeline
Utilization Review Technician/Discharge Coordinator
MedStar Health
02.2018 - Current
Psychiatric Counselor
MedStar Health
10.2012 - 02.2018
Residential Treatment Counselor
Catholic Charities
08.2008 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Sports Psychology
Towson University
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