Breonna N. Kerley, LMSW
Spring,USA
Summary
University of Houston recent graduate with a Master's degree in Social Work, specializing in Mental Health and Medical Care. Strong foundation in providing compassionate care and support to individuals facing mental health challenges. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and advocating for clients' well-being. Committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those in need through expertise and dedication to the field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Practicum Student
Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducting Psychosocial Assessments, evaluating patient and family psychosocial risk factors, Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to coordinate, implement and follow up on the Psychosocial Plan of Care
Care Coordinator/Utilization Review
Vertava Health/Connections Wellness Group
Denton, TX
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Conducted new patient admissions into the PHP/IOP program and assisted with the admission process, Developed patient care plans with counselors, doctors and registered nurses, Collaborated with providers to obtain required clinical information, supporting prior authorization determinations and individual inquiries, Determined medical necessity and cost-effectiveness of services through utilization review processes, Applied medical/behavioral health criteria and clinical judgement to researched cases to evaluate and establish determinations, Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical/behavioral health information private, Performed psychosocial assessments and evaluations of current needs, Coordinated Psychosocial Assessments, treatment plans and progress notes, and Facilitated discharge information to patient’s individual providers upon patient’s discharge from programming.
Social Work Student Intern
Connections Wellness Group
Denton, TX
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisting with the facilitation of Group Therapy (Adolescents, Adults, Dual Diagnosis), Conducting Psychoeducation/Skills, Safety Planning, Treatment planning, Completing Columbia Risk Assessments, Facilitating Family and Individual Therapy Sessions
Triage Specialist
Vertava Health/Connections Wellness Group
Denton, TX
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs. Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity. Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols. Collected data to represent symptoms, including onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses. Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Revenue Cycle Associate
Steward Health Care
Richardson, TX
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Billing for 9 facilities, insurance verification, account management, claim submission on a productivity-based level, coordination of benefits, project management, contacted insurance carriers via phone and website, contacting patients regarding coordination of benefits and correction of insurance information.
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2021
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Mental health counseling
- Intervention & Treatment Planning
- Case Management
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Social services
- Risk determination
- Case management
Affiliations
- Psi Chi International Honor Society Lifetime Inductee/Member - Positions Served: Treasurer (Fall 2020 - Spring 2021)
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (initiated Spring 2021) - Epsilon Mu Chapter, Tau Rho Omega Chapter, Xi Alpha Omega Chapter
- UH Global Leaders of Behavioral Health Education - Fellow (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025)
Websites
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker - August 2025 (TX)
Timeline
Social Work Practicum Student
Texas Children’s Hospital
01.2025 - 07.2025
Social Work Student Intern
Connections Wellness Group
08.2022 - 04.2024
Care Coordinator/Utilization Review
Vertava Health/Connections Wellness Group
09.2021 - 05.2025
Triage Specialist
Vertava Health/Connections Wellness Group
07.2021 - 09.2021
Revenue Cycle Associate
Steward Health Care
05.2019 - 06.2021
Master's Degree - Social Work
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Texas