Kara B. Rosenstrauch
MSW, CCM
Washington,D.C. Metro Area
Summary
I use data, humanity, and collaboration to disrupt healthcare, putting people first in order to address and eradicate Social Determinants of Health.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Engagement Manager
Unite Us
Washington, DC
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Initiated and conducted provider interest meetings and strategy sessions to brainstorm creative methods of community engagement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Utilized best practices related to client advocacy within network organizations and their community partners.
Senior Program Manager
Mindoula Health, Inc.
Silver Spring, Maryland
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Strategized, implemented and scaled company’s first ever Population Health Management program contract-including contract development and negotiation with a nationwide health insurance provider, management of complex projects, and successful statewide expansion.
- Used claims datasets, proprietary psychometrics, and predictive analytics to power a data-driven approach to address and eradicate Social Determinants of Health to individuals with severe mental health challenges, physical disabilities and substance use disorders in rural Louisiana.
- Delivered 510% ROI among populations in rural regions; 330% among populations with severe mental health illnesses; and 300% for those with pain and advanced chronic conditions over the contract period.
- Generated over 165 individualized case studies delivered to internal and external executive stakeholders in compliance with contract deadlines.
- Supervised up to 20 case managers both locally and from distance in multiple regions nationwide.
MSW Clinical Intern
Creative Ways Therapy
Washington, DC
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintained a caseload of 8 clients as assigned by supervising clinician, specializing in art, play, and sand tray therapies.
- Conducted client intake appointments to assess needs and develop treatment plans for continued therapeutic intervention using DSM criteria.
- Collaborated with external stakeholders including the District of Columbia Superior Court, local Departments of Social Services, and external mental health treatment providers as necessary.
Case Manager
Mindoula Health, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided 24-hour face-to-face and virtual concierge case management and mental health services to a caseload of adult clients with varying levels of presenting mental illness, as well as holistic services to families facing behavioral health challenges.
- Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Family Services Caseworker II
Anne Arundel County Department Of Social Services
Annapolis, MD
08.2011 - 03.2016
- Provided extensive clinical case management and crisis intervention services to a caseload of up to 32 children in the welfare system, providing comprehensive, community-based care.
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans with an astute understanding of the clinical diagnosis while incorporating family-centered and strengths-based models in order to best serve clients.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 01.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD 08.2010 - 08.2012
Skills
Collaboration
Community Engagement
Innovation
Interpersonal Communication
Leadership
Mental Health
Program Development
Program Oversight
Team Building
Additional Information
License Eligible; LMSW Exam Scheduled
Certification
Certified Case Manager (CCM)
Timeline
Community Engagement Manager
Unite Us
12.2019 - 06.2020
Senior Program Manager
Mindoula Health, Inc.
12.2017 - 12.2019
MSW Clinical Intern
Creative Ways Therapy
03.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
University of Southern California
01.2017 - 12.2017
Certified Case Manager (CCM)
01-2017
Case Manager
Mindoula Health, Inc.
03.2016 - 12.2017
Family Services Caseworker II
Anne Arundel County Department Of Social Services
08.2011 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
08.2010 - 08.2012