Kelsey Mahone, M.S.Ed, CCM
Colorado Springs,CO
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager II
Encompass Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitate weekly Interdisciplinary Team Conference to address barriers to patient discharge and implement interventions.
- Ensure patients discharge within their Medicare length of stay through proactive communication, ongoing case management, and working closely with the medical team, patients, and their families.
- Engage in comprehensive discharge planning to include arranging home health services, setting up IV antibiotics, coordinating dialysis post discharge, and assisting eligible patients with accessing long term-care Medicaid benefits.
- Monitor insurance authorizations and complete concurrent reviews for continued stay.
- Educate patients and families on available resources, promoting self-management and informed decision-making.
Behavioral Health Counselor
Senior Community Care
Eckert, Colorado
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Participated in weekly interdisciplinary staff meetings to implement research-based changes and assess treatment plans for clients.
- Facilitated and conducted group and individual therapy sessions to address grief, chronic pain, complexities of aging and loss of abilities, general anxiety and depression.
- Supported clients by providing referrals and linkages to substance abuse, mental and medical services.
- Counseled clients individually to provide strategies for becoming aware of strengths and adjusting socially to environments.
- Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in recognizing unproductive thought patterns to facilitate positive behavioral change.
Senior Rehabilitation Counselor II
The State Of Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Performed in-depth intake interviews to gather client information and assess initial rehabilitation needs.
- Reviewed medical records to determine clients' eligibility for state rehabilitation services.
- Worked with clients to identify barriers imposed by their disability and write Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE) to assist clients in obtaining meaningful integrated employment.
- Maintained 100% in timeliness record for both eligibility and plan development deadlines.
- Provided Mental Health Supported Employment Services to individuals with psychiatric disabilities in partnership with local mental health centers.
- Served as regional subject matter expert regarding youth transition services and helped to prepare appropriate regional trainings.
Education
Master of Science in Education - Rehabilitation Counseling
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, New York2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado2013
International Education - Argentine Culture And Spanish Language
Universidad De Belgrano
Buenos Aires, Argentina, Argentina2012
Certification
CCM- Board Certified Case Manager
Licensures
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) #Colorado 0019967 Exp. 8/12/2026
Timeline
Case Manager II
Encompass Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Counselor
Senior Community Care
07.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Rehabilitation Counselor II
The State Of Colorado
09.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
International Education - Argentine Culture And Spanish Language
Universidad De Belgrano
Master of Science in Education - Rehabilitation Counseling
Hunter College of The City University of New York