Lane Priest
San Clemente,USA
Summary
Business development and behavioral health professional with experience in addiction treatment, referral development, Tribal outreach, case management, and community engagement. Proven ability to build relationships with treatment providers, hospitals, Tribal health programs, and community partners while coordinating admissions across the continuum of care. Combines hands-on clinical experience with sales, marketing, and relationship-development expertise.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager / Tribal Liaison /Business Development
Crystal Cove Recovery
Laguna Beach, California
08.2025 - Current
- Serve as Tribal Liaison by strengthening partnerships with Tribal communities and advocating for culturally responsive care.
- Developed and maintained referral relationships with treatment providers, hospitals, Tribal health departments, behavioral health organizations, and community partners to facilitate access to care.
- Coordinate admissions and collaborate with referral sources to facilitate timely placement into detoxification and residential treatment.
- Provide case management services including treatment planning, discharge planning, insurance coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Conduct motivational interviewing and individual sessions to improve engagement and support successful treatment outcomes.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation while supporting utilization review and insurance authorization processes.
- Represent Crystal Cove Recovery through community outreach, networking events, and professional relationship development.
Sales Marketer/ Painter
Pats Painting
San Clemente, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and executed sales and marketing strategies to drive revenue growth and enhance customer acquisition.
- Prepared surfaces and applied paint, maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout project completion.
Lead clinical support technician
Laguna View Detox
Laguna Beach, CA
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Led team of Clinical Support Technicians, providing guidance and training to enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitated group discussions to promote collaboration and gather diverse input.
- Organized food orders, delivery, and budgeting.
Benefits Technician
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
Nespelem, WA
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of tribal benefits/workers comp.
- Conducted employee orientation, education, and enrollment of all programs for new employees.
- Organized and prioritized responsibilities to meet deadlines effectively.
General Manager
Best Western Plus Peppertree Inn
Omak, WA
09.2013 - 12.2017
- Managed daily hotel operations, including staff supervision and training, guest relations, inventory, vendor coordination, and resolution of customer concerns to maintain service and operational standards.
- Oversaw budgeting, deposits, occupancy planning, and sales and marketing initiatives while leading the team toward revenue, occupancy, and customer-service goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services / CDAC
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA03-2027
Associates - Business
Wenatchee Valley College
Omak, WA06-2018
Skills
- Case Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Tribal & Community Outreach
- Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Culturally Responsive Care
- Group Facilitation
- Cultural Awareness
- Utilization Review
- Admissions Coordination
- Substance Use Treatment
Certification
- WELLBRIETY CERTIFIED FACILITATOR
Timeline
Case Manager / Tribal Liaison /Business Development
Crystal Cove Recovery
08.2025 - Current
Lead clinical support technician
Laguna View Detox
03.2025 - 08.2025
Sales Marketer/ Painter
Pats Painting
07.2023 - Current
Benefits Technician
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
06.2019 - 10.2019
General Manager
Best Western Plus Peppertree Inn
09.2013 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Human Services / CDAC
Saddleback College
Associates - Business
Wenatchee Valley College