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Cariann Lang

LaVista,NE

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with more than 7 yrs of experience in the mental health and substance abuse field with a unique talent for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Director of Operations

Rise Recovery At FHS
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching and performance management.
  • Monitored multi million dollar budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
  • Provided documentation of processes to comply with regulations and company policies. Knowledge of Joint Commission Accreditation.
  • Analyzed technology, resource needs and market demand to plan and assess feasibility of company projects.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development.
  • Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
  • Built loyal account base and long-term business relationships with referral sources.

Admissions Director

Rise Recovery At FHS
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Managed admissions department employees and office functions.
  • Integrated technology into instructional processes to support admissions specialists success.
  • Maintained detailed calendar of admissions, intake assessments and phone calls.
  • Tracked employee attendance, participation and performance.
  • Trained admissions employees on office and administration processes.
  • Answered challenging patient and family questions and handled special intervention cases.
  • Boosted effectiveness of department personnel by conferring with admissions specialists to rebalance training, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Creating the admissions department from start to finish while making sure procedures were HIPPA compliant.
  • Utilizing new CCM and dialpad systems while training all staff member ons on the proper utilization.
  • Familiar with Salesforce, Onestep, Dialpad, Goreev and other medical record systems.


Off - Site Case Manager

Rise Recovery At FHS
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
  • Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
  • Managed a caseload of patient's that had successfully detoxed and then received an additional support for 18 months after discharge.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents to foster communication and encourage involvement for the patients growth.
  • Carried a case load of patients through entire employment at Rise with an 85% success rate.
  • Conducted training for staff to properly identify patients barriers to treatment, relapse prevention and remediation strategies.

Admissions Coordinator

Starlite Recovery Center
Comfort, TX
11.2017 - 08.2020
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Upheld consistent conversion rates
  • Formed fast and trustworthy rapports with patient's and their families.
  • knowledge of insurance benefits and verification of benefits for all levels of care
  • Helped to manage the transportation department for a fast paced and busy facility with several trips being made daily for patient pick ups/drop offs, Doctors appointments, trips to the store and daily AA meetings.

Education

High School Diploma -

Plum Sr High
Pittsburgh PA
06.1994

Skills

  • Motivational Leadership
  • Client and Referral Relations
  • Crisis Communications
  • Client Advocacy
  • Leadership Training
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Facility Improvement
  • Effective Customer Service
  • Process and Performance Improvement
  • Interventions
  • Knowledge of the 12 step programs of AA, NA, SMART and celebrate recovery

Timeline

Regional Director of Operations

Rise Recovery At FHS
06.2022 - 09.2023

Admissions Director

Rise Recovery At FHS
11.2020 - 06.2022

Off - Site Case Manager

Rise Recovery At FHS
08.2020 - 11.2020

Admissions Coordinator

Starlite Recovery Center
11.2017 - 08.2020

High School Diploma -

Plum Sr High
Cariann Lang