KAREN PREECE-BOYER
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated mental health professional with over 15 years of experience providing therapy and support to diverse populations. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions to help clients achieve their mental health goals.
Professional with strong expertise in guiding individuals through complex healthcare systems and processes. Skilled in patient advocacy, care coordination, resource navigation and leadership. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving impactful results. Highly adaptable, reliable, and focused on improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator
Independent Living Systems/Florida Community Care
02.2025 - Current
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the enrollee and their authorized representatives for current ICMC program for caseload of 18 members.
- Assess needs, identify care gaps, and develop a person-centered support plan.
- Coordinate services and care across the continuum and facilitate communication with providers and community resources.
- Provide education and support on available resources and self-advocacy.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and quality standards.
Behavioral Health Navigator
Peace River Center
- Assisted help seekers in the community navigate the behavioral health resources available to them.
- Assisted help seekers apply for medical benefits according to their income level. Polk County Health Care/Medicaid/Medicare primary targets.
- Identified and built professional relationships with local community resources.
Welcome Center Manager
Phoenix House
- Coordinated with community referral sources to assist in placement of clients.
- Attend COC (continuum of care) meetings to form local resource relationships.
- Worked closely with Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department and their homeless initiative to coordinate services.
- Responsible for completing all initial commercial insurance authorizations for inpatient clients. Hillsborough County Health Plan/Medicare/Medicaid/Private primary targets.
Director of Admissions
Blackberry Center
- Coordinated and scheduled prospective client screenings.
- Verify all clinical and financial screening criteria have been met prior to admission.
- Conducted intake assessment and biopsychosocial to complete the admission process.
- Acted as primary source of information for referral agencies, court contacts, and families.
- Generated and distributed daily census report.
- Coordinated with all other staff members in the facility to provide the best treatment and aftercare to patients.
Clinical Counselor
Greenville Metro Treatment Center
- Provided individual counseling services to clients in a mental health clinic setting.
- Daily 1:1 counseling for caseload based upon needs.
- Maintained patient charts within all state and federal guidelines.
- Tracking of patient medication, increasing or decreasing such medication based upon medical necessity.
- Collaborated with a treatment team to develop and implement client treatment plans.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions for clients dealing with addiction issues.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts Boston
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Analytical problem-solving
- Crisis management
- Patient-centered communication skills
- Comprehensive case management
- Skill appraisal
- Active listening
- Stress management
HONORS & AWARDS
Member of Psi Chi The International Honor Society in Psychology
Timeline
Care Coordinator
Independent Living Systems/Florida Community Care
02.2025 - Current
Welcome Center Manager
Phoenix House
Director of Admissions
Blackberry Center
Clinical Counselor
Greenville Metro Treatment Center
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts Boston
Behavioral Health Navigator
Peace River Center
Master of Science - Psychology
Saint Leo University