ELIZABETH STPIERRE
Barnstable
Summary
Caring Human Service Worker with experience in assisting clients to obtain needed services, including housing, mental health, medical and financial. Extensive case management experience with marginalized and at-risk populations. Insider knowledge of community resources.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Cape Cod Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Coordinators by sharing best practices inpatient care coordination and case management processes.
- Collaborated closely with insurance providers to ensure proper coverage for necessary services while minimizing out-of-pocket expenses for clients.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare providers, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information sharing for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations and ethical guidelines.
- Enhanced client engagement in treatment by establishing rapport and prioritizing a strength-based approach to care.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' mental health status, identifying needs and appropriate interventions tailored to each situation.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss challenging cases and develop collaborative solutions for improved patient outcomes.
- Managed high-risk cases with crisis intervention strategies, contributing to a safer clinical environment for both patients and staff.
- Established strong relationships with local resources such as shelters, food banks, employment agencies, transportation services aiding clients in accessing essential supports.
- Assisted clients with navigating complex healthcare systems, advocating for their needs and ensuring access to appropriate services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, assessments, interventions, and discharge planning in electronic health records system.
Recovery Specialist
Gosnold Treatment Center
07.2020 - Current
- Engage with patients brought to the hospital emergency room for substance use disorder.
- Conduct screening assessments with patients directed to the specialist by the ER physician.
- Relate recovery in a positive manner through coaching, role modeling and mentoring to maximize referral placement.
- Develop referral relationships with community resources.
Therapeutic Mentor
Justice Resource Institute
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Working as part of a Family Stabilization team to assist youth ages 3-21 in developing appropriate communication skills.
- Enhancing conflict resolution skill and teach pro-social strategies.
- Serves as a positive role model, reinforce importance of school, and foster good study skills.
Therapeutic Mentor
regency family health inc
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Enhancing conflict resolution skills and teaching of pro-social strategies through targeted activities in accordance with their individual action plan.
- Expose youth to social situations in which age appropriate skills can be acquired and practiced, through role playing and behavioral rehearsals.
Counselor
Home For Little Wanderers, Southeast Campus
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Building appropriate coping skills and boundaries for teenagers that do not have them
- Bring them out on community activities
- Plan individual service plans for their personal needs
Residential Counselor
Bay State Community Services
09.2010 - 05.2012
- Providing a safe and secure surrounding for teenagers
- Building appropriate coping skills and boundaries for teenagers that do not have them
Assistant House Manager
fellowship health resources
10.2008 - 07.2010
- Maintain the milieu of the group home from day to day.
- Answer telephones, emails and other correspondence
- Prepare medical consults for each client’s appointments
- The monthly handling of the house hold rent and house hold expenses
Assistant House Manager
Community Systems Inc
06.2007 - 09.2009
- Providing safe and secure surroundings in their homes
- Bring the individuals to their doctor’s appointments
- Bring the individuals out on activities
- Provide basic needs for them i.e. food, clean clothes, showers
- MAP certified to dispense their appropriate medication
Residential Counselor
ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHILDREN’S ACTION CORPS
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and calmness with all personnel even in high-stress situations.
- Collaborated effectively with coworkers in fast-paced, dangerous, and intense environments.
- Collaborated with a variety of agencies and service providers to facilitate care coordination and information sharing.
Education
Associate of Science - Addiction Counseling
Cape Cod Community College
Barnstable, MA01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH01.2006
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cape Cod Community College
Barnstable, MA01.2004
Master of Science - Social Work
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05-2027
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Team management
- Team building
- Supervision
- Organization
- Substance abuse therapy
- Recovery and rehabilitation
- Community resources
- Recovery coach
- Mental health awareness
- Psychosocial evaluations
- Ethical practice
- Suicide prevention
- Empathy development
- Substance abuse
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Family support services
- Assessment reports and other documentation
- Client coping mechanisms
- Professional ethics
- Behavioral treatment services
- Crisis intervention
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Behavioral health
- Mental health assessment
- Discharge planning
- Case management
- Patient intakes
- Substance abuse counseling
Certification
CARC
Timeline
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Cape Cod Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
Recovery Specialist
Gosnold Treatment Center
07.2020 - Current
Therapeutic Mentor
Justice Resource Institute
04.2016 - 03.2017
Therapeutic Mentor
regency family health inc
08.2013 - 09.2016
Counselor
Home For Little Wanderers, Southeast Campus
05.2012 - 08.2013
Residential Counselor
Bay State Community Services
09.2010 - 05.2012
Assistant House Manager
fellowship health resources
10.2008 - 07.2010
Assistant House Manager
Community Systems Inc
06.2007 - 09.2009
Residential Counselor
ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHILDREN’S ACTION CORPS
01.2006 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Plymouth State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cape Cod Community College
Associate of Science - Addiction Counseling
Cape Cod Community College
Master of Science - Social Work
Bridgewater State University
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