KYLIE PUCCINI, LSW
Denver,CO
Summary
Dependable licensed social worker with experience overseeing all Utilization Management responsibilities for four outpatient programs. Strong organizational skills with a drive to improve processes and support team members in areas of need.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utilization Management Coordinator
Highlands Behavioral Health
04.2021 - Current
- Obtain authorization for outpatient level of care based on clinical indicators and medical necessity.
- Perform telephonic concurrent reviews to determine length of stay and discharge coordination.
- Write professional and timely appeal letters to negotiate denials of treatment with third-party payers.
Intake Clinician / Child and Family Therapist
Mount Saint Vincent
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Conduct initial assessment interviews and Mental Status Exam with children and their families to determine appropriate needs of the child
- Screen a high volume of inquiry calls to determine eligibility for residential, day treatment, and outpatient services
- Coordinate with private insurances, Medicaid RAEs, and social service agencies for authorization of care
- Synthesize client history into a written evaluation including diagnostic assessments.
School Based Clinician
Mount Saint Vincent
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided therapeutic treatment, including individual, family, and group therapy, to children ages five to thirteen utilizing Play Therapy techniques and Animal-Assisted Interventions.
- Facilitated reparative conversations among children using Restorative Practices and crisis intervention techniques.
- Coordinated with families, caseworkers and community members to develop treatment goals and provide case management.
Intake Intern
Department of Human Services
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Co-facilitated interviews with children and parents to assess for incidents of child abuse or neglect
- Completed written assessments in a timely and concise manner
- Gave appropriate referrals of community resources for families and their children to support with finances, child services, and mental health services.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2016
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Diagnostic assessment
- Trauma informed
- Case management
- Takes initiative
- Creative thinking
Certification
Licensed Social Worker
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics - Phase One
Animal-Assisted Social Worker
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
Handle With Care
Timeline
Utilization Management Coordinator
Highlands Behavioral Health
04.2021 - Current
Intake Clinician / Child and Family Therapist
Mount Saint Vincent
01.2020 - 04.2021
School Based Clinician
Mount Saint Vincent
07.2019 - 01.2020
Intake Intern
Department of Human Services
01.2016 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Denver
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Licensed Social Worker
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics - Phase One
Animal-Assisted Social Worker
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
Handle With Care
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