Clinical care professional with extensive experience in coordinating patient care and optimizing clinical processes. Known for collaborative approach and ability to adapt to evolving healthcare needs, ensuring seamless team operations. Strong skills in patient advocacy and workflow management, consistently delivering reliable and effective care solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Care Coordinator
Fairfield County ADAMH Board
11.2022 - Current
Manage Quality Assurance and Utilization Review of programming provided by the Board’s contracted agencies
Develop and coordinate implementation of Board funded programming that meets consumer needs and is in accordance with state and federal requirements
Assess, document and report progress of programming to Board Director and Fiscal Department to determine appropriate funding
Serve as the Client Rights Officer to manage Client/Family grievance resolution from a quality improvement perspective
Collaborate with the Board legal counsel and Board Chief Clinical Officer to implement/monitor the civil commitment/probate process
Oversee the Forensic Monitor and county Health Officers
Liaison to state and private hospitals, Board Associate Directors/staff, community agencies and legal entities
Research, develop and maintain up-to-date Board clinical and treatment relevant policies and procedures
Provide community training and event coordination
Medical Case Manager/Social Worker
AMN Workforce Solutions
02.2022 - 11.2022
Collaborate with attending provider & other multi-disciplinary team members to coordinate, provide and maintain continuity of care
Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient’s health and condition, adjusting treatment plan as needed
Collaborated with community entities and insurance providers to ensure continuity of care
Liaise between patient/family and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Provide case management and discharge planning services including SNF & Hospice placements, securing durable equipment, linkage to entitlements & financial assistance
Crisis Team Leader/Project DAWN Coordinator
Fairfield Medical Center
02.2018 - 02.2022
Conducted psycho-social assessment for patients in crisis to determine level-of-care needs
Responsible for managing Crisis Counselor staff at local emergency department
Includes monthly documentation reports and collaborating with hospital staff to ensure best patient care
Managed and delegated case management services within the emergency department including SNF & Hospice placements, securing durable equipment, linkage to entitlements & financial assistance
Collaborated with community entities and insurance providers to ensure continuity of care
Provided community education programming and grant maintenance of Project DAWN Naloxone distribution
Helped establish Suboxone distribution protocol from the emergency department
Emergency Services Team leader
New Horizons Mental Health Services
04.2015 - 02.2018
Worked closely with interdisciplinary team and local ADAMH Board to provide intervention services that assist SMD patients in maintaining in the community to avoid reoccurring psychiatric hospitalizations, thus reserving unnecessary use of limited funding
Provided mobile assessments for individuals unwilling to be evaluated in emergency department setting
Responsible for supervising Crisis Case Managers in the community
Includes overseeing of treatment planning/implementation, scheduling, providing supervision and necessary corrective actions
Responsible for managing Crisis Counselor staff at local emergency department
Includes monthly documentation reports and collaborating with hospital staff to ensure best patient care
Carried case load and provided services listed above
Program Director
Consumer Support Services
09.2013 - 04.2015
Collaborated with local school systems, Child Protective Services, Board of Developmental Disabilities, mental health providers and local law enforcement to ensure best practice outcomes for consumers
Provided behavioral intervention plans for adolescent consumers
Responsible for managing 3 separate group homes with 3-5 adolescents as well as 15 staff members
Emergency Services Clinician
New Horizons Mental Health Services
04.2011 - 09.2013
Collaborated with ED staff while conducting acute mental health triage services to determine each patient’s level of care needs
Provided consumers with crisis counseling and psychosocial intervention services
Completed in/voluntary paperwork for hospitalization, locate provider, and arrange insurance pre-certification & patient transportation
Crisis Intervention Specialist/ Crisis Counselor
The Huckleberry House
08.2005 - 09.2012
Conducted clinical assessments, implement behavior responsibility, encourage motivation and attitudes to achieve desired behavior(s)
Developed and launched on-going support program for emancipated youth that motivated favorable educational and employment outcomes
Provided program management support to team of entry-level engagement specialists
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
03-2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Columbus, OH
05-2005
Associate of Business - Fashion Marketing
THE ART INSTITUTE
Pittsburgh, PA
03-1991
Skills
Excellent personal motivation with a proven ability to build and work collaboratively in a strong team concept environment or independently
Well-developed skills in prioritizing, decision making, time management and verbal/written skills
Excel in program and organizational planning, with documented success overcoming challenges of limited resources and financial constraints to design high-quality, cost-effective, and comprehensive service offerings
Skilled in building community support, key coalitions, and strategic interagency partnerships Backed by solid credentials (LSW) and equal strengths in program, personnel, and clinical abilities
Certification
Licensed Social Worker, State of Ohio, S. 0500817
Licensed Master Social Worker, State of Maryland, 28465
Certified Case Manager, Commission for Case Manager Certification, 4257203
Timeline
Clinical Care Coordinator
Fairfield County ADAMH Board
11.2022 - Current
Medical Case Manager/Social Worker
AMN Workforce Solutions
02.2022 - 11.2022
Crisis Team Leader/Project DAWN Coordinator
Fairfield Medical Center
02.2018 - 02.2022
Emergency Services Team leader
New Horizons Mental Health Services
04.2015 - 02.2018
Program Director
Consumer Support Services
09.2013 - 04.2015
Emergency Services Clinician
New Horizons Mental Health Services
04.2011 - 09.2013
Crisis Intervention Specialist/ Crisis Counselor
The Huckleberry House
08.2005 - 09.2012
Master of Science - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate of Business - Fashion Marketing
THE ART INSTITUTE
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