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Denise Kimball

Maricopa,AZ

Summary

Behavioral Health Specialist and certified Peer Support Counselor with emphasis on case management of court-ordered treatment plans for the seriously mentally ill, group home management and placement.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Case Manager

ACTS/COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC/PINAL HISPANIC COUNSEL
Maricopa , AZ
01.2013 - 10.2021
  • Applied evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment and motivational interviewing to support behavioral interventions
  • Recorded patient progress and treatment recommendations to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants and other treating providers
  • Verified successful coordination of counseling efforts with mental health professionals, doctors, social workers and other stakeholders
  • Educated patients about common mental health and substance abuse disorders to facilitate understanding of treatment options
  • Conducted assessments to determine individual needs and developed personalized care plan to address stated objectives
  • Managed over 35 patients while monitoring and evaluating care plans
  • Court Ordered Treatment (COT) Case Manager
  • Provided Judicial Reviews with clients
  • Manage supportive service referrals, advocate for utility and moving subsidies, administer emergency housing placement for clients
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
  • Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs
  • Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.

Owner of Peppersauce Cafe

Restaurant Owner/Operator
Phoenix , AZ
01.1991 - 10.2012
  • Managed all phases of fast-paced dining establishment
  • Increased sales year over year
  • Led front and back of house staff to provide exceptional experience for guests
  • Created schedule, action plans and conducted overall analysis of business practices to ensure efficiency
  • Cross-trained front and back of house in preparation and cleanliness according to company policy and procedure
  • Closed out daily financials and monitored payouts, bank statements and overall sales balance sheet

Education

High School Diploma -

Bellflower High School
Bellflower, CA

Skills

  • Specialized in Mental health care for Serious Mentally Ill (SMI)
  • Proficient in Electronic Health Records
  • Evidence-based counseling techniques
  • Stress management
  • Treatment planning
  • Emotional health care
  • Anxiety disorder expertise
  • Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
  • Case management proficiency
  • Mental health evaluations
  • Adept at treatment and discharge planning
  • Case documentation

Certification

  • Peer Support State Credentialed - Arizona
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Certified
  • American Emergency Response Certification
  • Certificate of Privileging to provide Counseling Services
  • Completed The Privacy of Health Information & the Judicial System: HIPAA, 42 CFR & State Law
  • CPR Trained
  • Fully COVID Vaccinated

Timeline

Case Manager

ACTS/COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC/PINAL HISPANIC COUNSEL
01.2013 - 10.2021

Owner of Peppersauce Cafe

Restaurant Owner/Operator
01.1991 - 10.2012

High School Diploma -

Bellflower High School
  • Peer Support State Credentialed - Arizona
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Certified
  • American Emergency Response Certification
  • Certificate of Privileging to provide Counseling Services
  • Completed The Privacy of Health Information & the Judicial System: HIPAA, 42 CFR & State Law
  • CPR Trained
  • Fully COVID Vaccinated
Denise Kimball