Debra Brewster
Port Jervis
Summary
Care Manager with experience at LIFEPlan CCO NY, specializing in care planning and service coordination. Proven ability to develop tailored life plans and mentor staff, enhancing client satisfaction and engagement. Skilled in clinical documentation and case assessments, fostering effective communication with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Manager
LIFEPlan CCO NY
02.2022 - Current
- Develop life plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Support and coordinate services for members needs
- Engaged in routine communication with clients to monitor progress and satisfaction.
- Provide appropriate documentation
- Attend required trainings and make sure trainings are all up to date
Senior Behaviorist
Saint Dominics Family Services
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans tailored to client needs.
- Conducted assessments to identify behavioral challenges and strengths in clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective treatment strategies.
- Trained staff on behavior modification techniques and best practices for client care.
- Maintained all applicable trainings
- Met with clients to become more proactive and reduce necessary behavioral interventions.
Behavior Specialist/Mobile Therapist
Pike County Youth Advocate Program
09.2008 - 07.2020
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans to address diverse client needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for youth.
- Worked with families to transfer skills and behavior interventions
- Conducted training sessions for staff on effective behavioral strategies and interventions.
- Assessed client progress through data collection and analysis, adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Supervised Therapeutic Support Staff and reviewed TSS notes and documentation
- Maintained consistent communication to address needs with school personnel as well as families.
- Provided one on one therapeutic support to clients
- Transfer of skill to therapeutic clients.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY06-2009
Bachelor of Arts - History/Psychology
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY06-2007
Skills
- Care planning
- Case assessments
- Clinical documentation
- Service coordination
- Mentoring staff
Timeline
Care Manager
LIFEPlan CCO NY
02.2022 - Current
Senior Behaviorist
Saint Dominics Family Services
11.2019 - 02.2022
Behavior Specialist/Mobile Therapist
Pike County Youth Advocate Program
09.2008 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Education
Mount Saint Mary College
Bachelor of Arts - History/Psychology
Mount Saint Mary College