Celeste LaPedus
Grass Valley,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Care Manager
Nevada County Behavioral Health ECM Team
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated referrals to specialists and other enabling services for patients.
- Interpreted regulations to identify client care requirement criteria to be monitored and establish systems to achieve compliance.
- Arranged transportation and documented details of case plans.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided support to promote client safety and wellbeing.
- Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
- Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
- Evaluated clients progress and adjusted service plans to address areas of concern.
- Maintained network of community resources to provide most comprehensive support services possible to clients.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans and coordinated necessary services to avail quality care for clients.
- Crisis Intervention
Hospitality House HOME Team Case Manager
Hospitality House
08.2021 - 09.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Lead Mental Health Worker
Mountain Valley Child And Family Services
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Educated clients and families about mental health issues, treatments and resources.
- Facilitated support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
- Provided case management services to monitor client access to resources and services..
- Revised individual treatment plans for clients with mental health concerns to obtain best possible outcomes.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Supported continuity of care after discharge with individualized discharge plans.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
- Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to increase client engagement in treatment.
- Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Counseled clients in individual or group sessions to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness or physical abuse.
Education
GED -
California High School
San Ramon, CA06.1991
Skills
- Wellness Promotion
- Crisis intervention
- Documentation of Events
- Case Assessments
- Community Relations
- Care Plan Development
- Emergency Care Management
- Transitions of Care
- Kind and Empathetic
- Identifying Risks
Timeline
Lead Care Manager
Nevada County Behavioral Health ECM Team
09.2022 - 08.2023
Hospitality House HOME Team Case Manager
Hospitality House
08.2021 - 09.2022
Lead Mental Health Worker
Mountain Valley Child And Family Services
11.2018 - 07.2021
GED -
California High School
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