Open To Work
Katie Pujanauski
Las Vegas,NV
Work Preference
Summary
Crisis intervention expert with a solid background in client assessment, care coordination, and ensuring documentation compliance. Extensive work with clients experiencing psychiatric disabilities. Effective in designing personalized treatment plans and conducting group therapy to maximize treatment success and client recovery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Intervention Case Manager
Desert Rose
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2016 - 01.2024
- Coordinated client intake processes and assessed individual support needs to tailor services effectively.
- Developed individualized care plans with contributions from clients and families.
- Monitored ongoing client progress and adjusted services accordingly.
- Facilitated communication among clients, families, and agencies to ensure comprehensive support.
- Linked clients with essential social services and healthcare providers to enhance their autonomy.
- Assisted individuals with applications for government benefits such as Medicaid.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss viable treatment options.
- Maintained consistent records of client interactions and service documentation.
Day Treatment Counselor
Mojave Mental Health-Univ. of NV School of Med.
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2004 - 07.2016
- Implemented individualized treatment plans prioritizing clients' psychological necessities effectively.
- Led group therapy initiatives catering to a wide range of client populations, enhancing therapeutic outcomes.
- Reviewed client progress, adjusting interventions based on collaborative input to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Conducted psychoeducational sessions focusing on mitigating anger and preventing substance misuse.
- Assessed behavioral concerns through structured interviews and collaborative evaluations with peers.
- Provided counseling to improve self-esteem, manage stress, and address emotional health concerns, fostering client resilience.
- Maintained thorough documentation of treatment processes, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
- Partnered with mental health experts to evaluate suicidal or harmful behavior risks accurately.
Primary Care Outpatient/Inpatient Social Worker
VA Medical Hospital
Minneapolis, Minnesota
09.2001 - 05.2004
- Provided crisis intervention for individuals facing mental health challenges or emotional distress.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure seamless continuity of care and support post-hospitalization.
- Supported patients in transitioning from inpatient care to their homes, promoting stable living arrangements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to formulate individualized care plans for patients.
- Participated in case conferences to assess progress towards recovery goals effectively.
- Assisted veterans and families by conducting psychosocial assessments to determine specific needs.
- Educated patients on available services and connected them to community resources for improved support.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical activities according to hospital guidelines.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee12-2002
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05-1999
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide risk assessment
- Client assessment
- Care planning
- Care coordination
- Social service connections
- Documentation compliance
- Group therapy
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Licensed Master of Social Work License No. 4851-M
- Pet Grief Counseling Certification - American Institute of Health Care Professionals
Timeline
Crisis Intervention Case Manager
Desert Rose
08.2016 - 01.2024
Day Treatment Counselor
Mojave Mental Health-Univ. of NV School of Med.
09.2004 - 07.2016
Primary Care Outpatient/Inpatient Social Worker
VA Medical Hospital
09.2001 - 05.2004
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire