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Kasey Sorbers

Dallas,TX

Summary

A versatile individual with managerial experience in behavioral health and program implementation. Experience stepping to various leadership roles within inpatient and partial hospitalization facilities, and working within a team to meet set goals. Possesses a well developed patient based philosophy of care aimed at setting the highest level of personal and professional standards.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Recovery Coach

Discovery Point Retreat
DALLAS , TX
12.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated directly with the Director of Operations to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
  • Led a team of Recovery Coaches to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently and effectively. Oversaw the team's performance, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.
  • Managed and updated the operations information board containing all client information for staff utilization.
  • Created and maintained the weekly provider list, scheduling clients for appointments based on their level of care.
  • Conducted housing inspections across four locations, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients. Maintained and restocked Narcan emergency kits in designated houses.
  • Uploaded and tracked urine and vital signs data in the EMR system, ensuring timely documentation. Facilitated weekly lab collections and processed direct intake samples.
  • Coordinated client appointments based on individualized needs, assigned staff availability and transport.
  • Collected Assignment of Representative and Coordination of Benefits forms from new intakes. Maintained updated insurance information for the utilization department.
  • Managed and updated the OPUS EMR System for the Dallas location.

Mental Health Coordinator

Green Oaks Hospital
Dallas , TX
09.2020 - 12.2023
  • Acted as a support system to patients dealing with substance abuse, trauma, psychosis, and a variety of mental health disorders in an effort to get them to return to their day to day life with a renowned mindset ready to succeed in their individual ventures.
  • Responded and deescalated mental health crisis's when initially presented to hospital and offered contiguous care throughout inpatient stay to ensure safety for individual and others involved in care.
  • Managed a team of Mental health Technicians to assess current crisis interventions and improve methods based on each patient needs and improve overall quality of care.
  • Collaborator on multiple committees including; HCA Fall Committee, Sight on Safety, and Patient Orientation Task Force, with the focus on improving the patient experience within what can be a jarring initiation into an inpatient psychiatric setting..
  • Oriented new employees on floor safety protocols, and integrated new policies as delegated by hospital administration.
  • Directed patients when working the floor to guide and offer support as they follow their personal treatment plans.

Intake Triage (As needed)

  • Provided oversight on incoming transfers to determine necessary level of care upon arrival
  • Assign priority based on observations and available information.
  • Ensures accurate charting and documentation for patient transfers.
  • Interview patients/families to gather history and make accurate assessments.

Awards: Green Oaks Always Award(X2), HCA Unit of Distinction Award

Biohazard Technician

BioTech DFW
Dallas , TX
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assessed homes after unforeseen passings or in cases that biohazardous material needed to be removed from the building.
  • Assisted in the removal of material, including circumstances in which parts of the buildings structure needed to be removed due to irrecoverable damages.
  • Disposed of materials properly in accordance with OSHA and EPA Protocols.
  • Restored properties to be in compliance with Health and Environmental regulations and provide relief to the all individuals who might have been affected by the event.

Mental Health Technician

Glen Oaks Hospital
Greenville , TX
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Provided interventions for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis within an acute psychiatric inpatient facility.
  • Utilized SAMA techniques to keep patients from harming themselves and others.
  • Documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and communicated these to other staff.
  • Collected blood and other laboratory specimens.
  • Advocated for individual patient needs and encouraged utilization of given resources to improve overall quality of life.

Program Manager Intern

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce , TX
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • Created and developed multiple Public Health Programs that were implemented within the community based on the assessed health needs.

- Mental Health Fair (Commerce Tx, 2019)

- Greenville Food scarcity Project (Greenville Tx, 2019)

  • Met with relevant stakeholders within the community to assess predominate health issues within the general population.
  • Created specialized health programs to introduce preventative initiatives with the goal reducing the need for crisis intervention.
  • Communicated directly with stakeholders to promote present resources available to the population.
  • Developed marketing material and collaborated with vendors to promote event to target populations.
  • Implemented Program on a $0 budget, gathered funding by developing Business partnerships within the community and recruiting public volunteers.

Education

MBA - Healthcare Administration

Western Governers University
Salt Lake City, UT
08-2024

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX
08.2020

Skills

  • CPI Certified
  • SAMA Certified
  • CPR/BLS Certified
  • Crisis Intervention & Verbal De-escalation
  • Performance Management
  • Training and Development
  • Team Leadership
  • EMR System Management
  • Housing Management

Timeline

Recovery Coach

Discovery Point Retreat
12.2023 - Current

Biohazard Technician

BioTech DFW
02.2021 - 02.2022

Mental Health Coordinator

Green Oaks Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2023

Mental Health Technician

Glen Oaks Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2020

Program Manager Intern

Texas A&M University-Commerce
04.2019 - 08.2020

MBA - Healthcare Administration

Western Governers University

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Texas A&M University - Commerce
Kasey Sorbers