Jennifer Lavado
Albany,NY
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Mental Health Therapist
BetterHelp
01.2024 - Current
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
Utilization Management Care Manager III
Anthem, Inc.
01.2009 - Current
- Responsible for managing psychiatric and substance abuse treatment health benefits through telephonic or written review.
- Perform psychiatric and substance abuse assessment coordination implementation case planning, monitoring and evaluation to promote quality outcomes to optimize health benefits and promote effective use of health benefits and community resources.
Psychiatric Crisis Worker
Ellis Hospital
04.2007 - 01.2009
- Complete psychiatric test assessment to determine need for acute level of treatment in Emergency Department/ Psychiatry
Clinician/ Hospital Liaison
Birmingham Group Health Services
10.2006 - 04.2007
- Individual and group therapy, clinical intake assessment & crisis intervention for out-patient mental health and substance recovery clinic
- Hospital Liaison Supervisor/ Case Manager
Education
Master of Arts - Community Clinical Psychology
University of New Haven
New Haven01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven01.1998
Skills
- Client centered individual therapy utilizing CBT, DBT, and MI techniques
- Behavior modification techniques
- Treatment Planning
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY004302
- Licensed Professional Counselor, CT1760
Timeline
Adult Mental Health Therapist
BetterHelp
01.2024 - Current
Utilization Management Care Manager III
Anthem, Inc.
01.2009 - Current
Psychiatric Crisis Worker
Ellis Hospital
04.2007 - 01.2009
Clinician/ Hospital Liaison
Birmingham Group Health Services
10.2006 - 04.2007
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY004302
- Licensed Professional Counselor, CT1760
Master of Arts - Community Clinical Psychology
University of New Haven
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
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