Kristie Barton
Case Management
Decatur,Tennessee
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals and utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Link Case Management
Centerstone Of Tennessee
Cleveland, TN
05.2021 - Current
- Provide and established coordination of services to Mental Health Clients which include: *home visits
- *phone visits
- *providing mental health education
- *provide emotional support and community resources in order to ensure that the client is receiving the best mental health and physical health care to meet their needs.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
Foster Care Case Management
Department Of Children's Services
Dayton, TN
07.2004 - 02.2021
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Prepared court affidavits and attended/testified in court
- Completed quarterly Child and Family Team Meetings
- Attended school meetings for IEP implementation
- Ensure Safety, Permanency and Well Being for Children in Foster Care.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
Machine Operator/Manufacturing Production Associate
Duracell, Int
Cleveland, TN
09.1997 - 07.2004
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Assembled battery packaging/shipping products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Supplied machine w/ material for packaging
- Monitored Robot to ensure accurate operation
- Kept clean area around machine site.
- End of shift production reports.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups
Continuous Treatment Team Case Management
Fortwood Center, Inc
Chattanooga, Tennessee
07.1994 - 09.1997
- Monitored ongoing treatments for medication side effects, worsening of symptoms, and therapeutic response.
- Provided psychosocial support to develop coping skills and support personal goals for recovery.
- Worked with clients to provide resources based on needs.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Ensured clients stability in community settings, i.e, group homes, individual apartments, day programs, etc, after being discharged from long term mental health care.
Education
Associate of Science - General Transfer
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN 08.1987 - 05.1989
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Criminal Justice
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 08.1989 - 12.1991
Associate of Applied Science - Business Technology
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN 08.1999 - 05.2001
Skills
Wellness services
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Relationship building and retention
Training and mentoring
Excellent customer service/communication
Excellent Time Management and organizational skills
Excellent rapport with clients/consumers
Timeline
Health Link Case Management
Centerstone Of Tennessee
05.2021 - Current
Foster Care Case Management
Department Of Children's Services
07.2004 - 02.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Business Technology
Cleveland State Community College
08.1999 - 05.2001
Machine Operator/Manufacturing Production Associate
Duracell, Int
09.1997 - 07.2004
Continuous Treatment Team Case Management
Fortwood Center, Inc
07.1994 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Criminal Justice
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
08.1989 - 12.1991
Associate of Science - General Transfer
Cleveland State Community College
08.1987 - 05.1989