Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental, and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with a passion for leaving a positive impact on patients lives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACT Social Worker
Department of Veterans Affairs
Indianapolis, IN
08.2022 - Current
Interview veterans to assess situations, limitations, and issues and implement services to address needs.
Maintain regular contact with veterans by calling or meeting them in the clinic.
Formulate treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plans.
Help veterans develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Attend weekly supervision and monthly group supervision.
Maintain clinical records for each veteran consistent with policy and procedures.
Mental Health Therapist
Neuro Harmony
Charleston, IL
12.2022 - 02.2024
Conducted assessments to diagnose mental illness, develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
Counseled patients on stress management techniques such as relaxation exercises, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills, setting goals, and improving communication.
Conducted therapeutic individual and couples therapy sessions.
Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining the continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Mental Health Therapist
Champaign Counseling
Champaign, IL
03.2022 - 07.2022
Counseled individuals to bring awareness of problems, deal with crises, and develop action plans.
Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior, and other psychosocial issues.
Guided clients in the development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Tracked progress according to goals and interventions.
Attended weekly supervision, practice case conferences, and other practice meetings as assigned.
Created and maintained clinical records for each client consistent with the practice's policies and procedures.
Patient Service Representative
Carle Foundation Hospital
Mattoon, IL
11.2018 - 05.2022
Courteously greeted patients upon arrival at the clinic.
Assisted patients in filling out check-in paperwork.
Took copayments and balanced deposits each day.
Used EPIC to enter patients' data and schedule appointments. Followed document protocols to safeguard the confidentiality of patient records.
Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
Scheduler
Lincolnland Home Care/Hospice
Mattoon, IL
11.2010 - 10.2018
Provided general support to the field staff.
Prepared daily work schedules for 25 field staff nurses. Scheduled patient nursing, home health aide, and social work frequencies.
Reviewed hospital census to look for current home health patients.
Worked closely with college nursing programs to schedule student clinicals.
Legal Administrative Specialist at Department Of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits AdminLegal Administrative Specialist at Department Of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Admin
Human Resources Specialist, Information Systems at Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Central OfficeHuman Resources Specialist, Information Systems at Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Central Office
Quality Review Specialist/ Decision Review Officer at Department Of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits AdminQuality Review Specialist/ Decision Review Officer at Department Of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Admin
Health System Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs/ Veterans Health AdministrationHealth System Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs/ Veterans Health Administration