Jaimee Hixson-Austin
Bolingbrook,Il
Summary
Compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective leader with extensive experience in behavioral health care management that is looking to be a core member/leader of a collaborative and patient focused care team. Proven working knowledge of differential diagnosis of common mental health and/or substance abuse disorders, ability to effectively engage patients in a therapeutic relationship, experience with assessment and treatment planning for common mental health and/or substance use disorders and knowledge of evidence-based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders, along with experience with evidence-based counseling techniques.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
PM Supervisor
Adolescent
- Ensured that facility was in compliance with all applicable licensing regulations (DDS, Health Inspection, Fire Marshall, ICF (if applicable) etc.
- Provided supervision to Assistant Manager/Supervisor and all direct care staff.
- Met with Management Team including Director, Vice President, Behaviorist and Nursing regularly to discuss residential issues in facility
- Ensured individual finances/bank accounts and petty cash monies are properly maintained. This includes receipts and other documentation.
- Completed all habilitation reviews/reports in timely fashion and submitted completed reports to Program Director
- Developed, implemented and ensured staff implementation of individual teaching strategies and programs.
- Ensured that all admissions, transfers, and discharge records are kept in accordance with state/DCFS and/or facility regulations (if applicable)
Lead Care Coordinator
Inpatient and Outpatient Services, Riveredge Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Initiate precertification and complete comprehensive assessments for inpatient and outpatient admissions, including completing daily audit of clinical assessments to evaluate medical necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of use of intended health care services.
- Including identifying and develop relationships with community organizations and resources within Chicago and Proviso Township Area.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
Master Assessment Specialist
Riveredge Hospital
11.2009 - 12.2019
- Initiate paperwork provided by referral source and/or patient
- Ensure intake department has completed legal documentation, and paperwork.
- Document complete description of current symptoms, gather information on medical history, past psychiatric history, education, profession, family history and drug/ alcohol history that will help doctor to accurately diagnose and treat patient
- Perform mental status exams, score checklists and include results prepared report
- Review treatment recommendations with patient and answer questions regarding admission process.
- Communicated results of participant assessment period in writing and verbally and assisted in preparation of final assessment report
- Equipped clients with self-management skills and educational information and encouraged clients to fully participate in treatment and recovery
- Documented treatment goals, plans, assessments and clinical data in confidential electronic medical record
Milieu Coordinator
Riveredge Hospital
11.2006 - 10.2009
- Assist client and sponsor in identifying areas where additional support, resources or information are needed to ensure successful reunification, and provides assistance with accessing needed supports and services.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments with patients and their families.
- Documented in medical record; psychosocial histories, discharge planning, patient contacts, treatment updates, etc.
- Communicated all essential information obtained through clinical observation through shift and assigned team leader
- Initiating and following through on discharge/aftercare planning as assigned.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private
Math Teacher
Roosevelt Middle School
09.1999 - 01.2005
- Taught fundamental principles of Mathematics and Music including Comprehension and Decoding, Application of strategies: Explicit ideas and inferences from text and assessed Mathematical and Musical Knowledge: Mathematical and Musical principles including concepts that result in correct solution of problem.
- Support routes to Special Education teaching team, developed lesson plans, obtain classroom management, and assist in delivering outstanding student and personnel services both internal and external while maintaining all Child Left Behind correspondences within specified time with highest quality.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Education
Psychology Human Development certificate in Psych Assessment -
National Louis University
Chicago, IL01.2008
Advanced Certification in Psychiatric Testing - undefined
National Louis University
Chicago, IL2009
M.A - undefined
National Louis University
Chicago, IL2008
B.A. - Mass Communication, Political Science
Stillman College, University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL1999
Skills
- Behavioral Health
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Clinical and Intake Experience
- Managerial and Leadership Skills
Timeline
Lead Care Coordinator
Inpatient and Outpatient Services, Riveredge Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Master Assessment Specialist
Riveredge Hospital
11.2009 - 12.2019
Milieu Coordinator
Riveredge Hospital
11.2006 - 10.2009
Math Teacher
Roosevelt Middle School
09.1999 - 01.2005
PM Supervisor
Adolescent
Psychology Human Development certificate in Psych Assessment -
National Louis University
Advanced Certification in Psychiatric Testing - undefined
National Louis University
M.A - undefined
National Louis University
B.A. - Mass Communication, Political Science
Stillman College, University of Alabama