Brett McKell
Provo,UT
Summary
Compassionate Case Manager experienced in diverse environments. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired case outcomes. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication abilities.
Dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Skilled in running social services initiatives and developing policies and procedures. Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Wasatch Behavioral Health
08.2021 - Current
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.
- Facilitated ongoing case management services to support successful outcomes and meet stabilization goals.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
Human Services Worker
Wasatch Behavioral Health
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Completed accurate legible documentation for client profile as outlined by policy, reports and observations.
- Analyzed numerical and narrative data from automated system to interpret eligibility determinations.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Contacted child protective services regarding identified, at-risk children.
- Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
- Improved community outreach efforts for increased program awareness and participation.
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Heritage Community
05.2014 - 08.2021
- Monitored and cared for youth in carefully controlled environment to promote safety.
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for youngsters.
- Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence.
- Advised children and helped to foster improved levels of self-worth and confidence.
- Provided homework assistance to youth residents, helped prepare for tests and signed off on projects and assignments.
- Recommended coping mechanisms and offered guidance to individuals dealing with intense problems.
- Provided cognitive-based therapy to assist with challenge and crisis resolution.
- Reminded youngsters to diffuse anger-fueled situations by communicating effectively and talking about problems instead of lashing out.
- Enhanced communication skills among participants by leading group discussions and fostering open dialogue.
- Improved student engagement by developing and implementing mentorship programs tailored to the needs of at-risk youth.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05.2015
Skills
- Treatment plans knowledge
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Emotional awareness
- Quality assurance controls
- Assistance program knowledge
- Critical thinking
- Rapport building
- Student counseling
- Community Outreach
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Support
- Records Management
- Care Coordination
- Client Advocacy
- Case Management
Additional Information
Help develop digital SDS sheet for Vantage Point
Certification
- Licensed SSW - 2021
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Case Manager
Wasatch Behavioral Health
08.2021 - Current
Human Services Worker
Wasatch Behavioral Health
08.2019 - 08.2021
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Heritage Community
05.2014 - 08.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Utah Valley University
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