Dedicated behavioral health professional with expertise in supporting adults with severe mental illness, homelessness, and co-occurring disorders. Specializes in case management, crisis intervention, and client engagement. Experienced in resource coordination and effective communication to enhance service delivery and foster strong client relationships.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Diversion-Intensive Case Manager
Douglas County Community Mental Health Center
Omaha, NE
11.2022 - Current
Provide intensive case management and coordinated support to participants navigating behavioral health and community-based services.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals and community partners to support continuity of care and effective service delivery.
Use motivational interviewing, crisis-management strategies, and strengths-based communication to promote engagement and progress.
Build strong rapport, communicate complex information clearly, and support participants in identifying and pursuing individualized goals.
Coordinated referrals, community resources, treatment planning, and services tailored to individual needs and goals, ensuring comprehensive support.
Maintain accurate documentation, manage caseload responsibilities, and work within program, clinical, and insurance requirements.
Screen potential participants to make sure that they qualify for and that they are willing to participate in the program.
Collaborated with City and County prosecutors and public and private defenders to update them on participants' progress toward achieving their goals.
Sales Representative
Perspire Sauna Studio
Omaha, NE
09.2024 - 09.2026
Delivered welcoming, consultative customer experiences by identifying client needs and recommending tailored services.
Build relationships with prospective and existing clients through active listening, clear communication, and consistent follow-up.
Supported sales growth through engaging leads, educating clients on services, discussing memberships, and facilitating conversions.
Address customer questions and concerns professionally while maintaining a positive, service-first studio environment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming studio by following established cleanliness, sanitation, and facility guidelines.
Addressed customer questions and concerns professionally, fostering a positive, service-first studio environment.
Community Support Specialist
Community Alliance
Omaha, NE
10.1997 - 11.2022
Supported adults with severe and persistent mental illness, individuals experiencing homelessness, and co-occurring disorders to enhance stability in home and community settings.
Managed a caseload of approximately 18–23 consumers while maintaining required documentation and service standards.
Connected consumers with community resources, made referrals, and developed, implemented, and maintained individualized treatment plans.
Coordinated insurance authorizations and managed benefits to ensure seamless access to services.
Developed, implemented, and maintained individualized treatment plans while connecting consumers with community resources and making referrals.
Collaborated with professionals and used motivational interviewing to help consumers identify strengths and work through stages of change.
Education
Bachelor's of Arts Degree - Social Work
Chadron State College
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Motivational Interviewing
Case Management
Behavioral Health
Risk Assessment
Client Engagement
Treatment Planning
Resource Coordination
Community Referrals
Insurance Authorization
Documentation
De-escalation
Time Management
Team Collaboration
Lead conversion
Relationship Building
Needs-Based Communication
Studio Cleanliness
Sanitation Guidelines
Client relations
Personal Information
Title: Intensive Case Manager | Behavioral Health | Client Services & Sales
Driving License: Driver's License
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the U.S.
Certification
BLS Certification, Driver's License, Authorized to work in the U.S.
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