Deborah Emarine
Kingman,AZ
Summary
Result-driven Behavioral Health Coordinator with a strong history of enhancing patient care and fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Experienced in developing and implementing programs that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Adept in crisis intervention, patient advocacy, therapeutic interventions, community resource allocation, care planning, and case management, consistently providing exceptional support to individuals in need. Dedicated to cultivating a compassionate environment that prioritizes patient well-being and encourages holistic recovery strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Intervention Specialist/Counselor
Terros Health
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with law enforcement, EMS, hospitals, and medical staff to coordinate crisis response efforts.
- Developed and implemented crisis assessment and intervention strategies for individuals in distress.
- Mentored junior staff in crisis de-escalation techniques and best practices.
- Provided emotional support to clients, enabling them to better cope with challenging situations.
- Supported families in understanding their loved ones'' needs during times of crisis, promoting better engagement in the healing process.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Mentored new team members on best practices within the field of crisis intervention, enhancing their skills and knowledge base.
- Prevented potential crises by proactively identifying triggers and risk factors in clients'' lives.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to increase client engagement in treatment.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
Behavioral Health Counselor
Kingman Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Primary care behavioral health counseling focusing on BFT, CBT, DBT, talk therapy
- Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and progress evaluations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and enhance patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, adhering to regulatory compliance standards.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies, promoting long-term mental health stability and resilience.
- Advocated for client access to necessary resources within the community or healthcare system as needed to promote overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams to assess and address individual needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers involved in their care.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating genuine empathy, active listening, and validating their experiences.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic counseling services that were tailored to each individual''s unique experiences and goals.
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Wellpath
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Monitored and enforced safety regulations for up tp 620 inmates during COVID lockdown, contributing to a significant decrease in suicidal acts.
- Providing BFT, crisis intervention, coping skill identification, resource coordination, addiction counseling, psychological referral and support to incarcerated adults. Educate detention and medical staff of mental health, crisis intervention, and suicide risk. Supervise mental health staff. Maintain statistics and monitor for compliance.
- Trained staff on behavioral health policies, procedures, and best practices for crisis intervention.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Coordinators by sharing best practices inpatient care coordination and case management processes.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through data analysis and outcome measurements to inform continuous quality improvement efforts.
- Managed high-risk cases with crisis intervention strategies, contributing to a safer clinical environment for both patients and staff.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' mental health status, identifying needs and appropriate interventions tailored to each situation.
- Established strong relationships with local resources such as shelters, food banks, employment agencies, transportation services aiding clients in accessing essential supports.
- Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Behavioral Health Professional
Mohave Mental Health Clinic
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Assessment, counseling, service coordination, crisis intervention to an adult mentally ill and addicted population.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes for diverse populations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessment results, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries as per regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Addictions Counselor
Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Individual and group counseling and assessment in a inpatient addiction treatment setting.
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support clients in recovery.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of client needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance integrated care approaches for clients.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment strategies to ensure effective outcomes.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing tailored treatment plans for each individual.
Education
M.S.W. - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2016
B.A. - Human Services / Distributive
Buena Vista University
Mason City, IA06.2008
A.A. - Liberal Arts
North Iowa Community College
Mason City, IA06.2006
Skills
- Risk evaluation
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Problem identification
- Psychosocial evaluations
- Ethical practice
- Clinical supervision
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Clinical staff management
Certification
Licensed Masters of Social Work
Iowa Licensure #085820 3/31/2017-12/31/2018
Arizona Licensure #LMSW-16834 9/1/2017-8/31/2027
NPI 1265965115
Timeline
Crisis Intervention Specialist/Counselor
Terros Health
04.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Counselor
Kingman Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Wellpath
07.2018 - 08.2021
Behavioral Health Professional
Mohave Mental Health Clinic
12.2017 - 07.2018
Addictions Counselor
Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare
03.2017 - 10.2017
B.A. - Human Services / Distributive
Buena Vista University
A.A. - Liberal Arts
North Iowa Community College
M.S.W. - Social Work
Walden University