Lauren E. Anderson LMSW
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with over a decade of successful experience in care management and social work. Experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
616 Counseling
12.2022 - Current
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans for 30+ clients/week ranging in all ages 16+, including the elderly population.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals including but not limited to person centered and strength based approach
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques to clients and families.
- Licensed in Illinois and Michigan.
Psychotherapist
Dare To Be Counseling
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques
- Deployed implementation guides for evidence-based interventions
Therapist
Cerebral
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Counsel individuals and bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans
- Develop and implement intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues
- Utilize telemedicine platform and navigate multiple systems while documenting notes
- Provide outcome focused care, specifically focused on individuals struggling with depression, trauma, ADHD and anxiety
Practice Manager
NorthShore University HealthSystem
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Manage an integrated, multidisciplinary team of 17 individuals, including physicians, nurses, social work, pharmacy, patient support and medical assistants
- Gather data to support implementation of the Comprehensive Care Center, a team-based approach to care for those challenged by chronic medical conditions and social determinants of health
- Oversee accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting
- Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA and HIPAA regulation
- Assess and validate processes in attempt to roll out similar primary care clinics across the organization
- Provided supervision and management to the team while offering constructive feedback and specific direction to improve morale, productivity and efficiency
Manager of Value Based Care
NorthShore University HealthSystem
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Manage day to day operations including, but not limited to, care navigation, care coordination, utilization management, discharge planning and denials prevention
- Lead, organize and manage team of 25+ Care Manager RNs and Social Workers within the Cross Care Continuum Department at Highland Park Hospital, Skokie Hospital and NorthShore's Health Plan
- Manage care management component of organizational value-based clinical initiatives (ie: Bundle Payment)
- Experience in matrix environment with proven track record in driving improved performance
- Oversee discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments, working alongside community stakeholders
- Exceeded employee engagement goals within NorthShore's system through Perceptyx "Pulse of Our People" survey
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members, cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
Manager Care Management/Social Services
NorthShore University HealthSystem
04.2014 - 01.2019
Medical Social Worker
NorthShore University HealthSystem
08.2010 - 08.2014
Education
Master of Social Work -
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2010
Bachelor of Social Work -
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2009
Skills
- Self-motivation
- Community engagement
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
- Psychosocial, substance abuse, abuse/neglect assessments and treatments
- Cultural awareness
- End of life discussions
- Healthcare ethics
- Group therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Strength-based approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Medicare and Medicaid policy knowledge
- Written communication
- EPIC EMR
- SimplePractice EMR
- Psychology Today platform
- Telemedicine
- Microsoft Suite
Internships
- Medical Social Work Intern / NorthShore University HealthSystem / Evanston, IL / 09.2009-05.2010
- Alcohol and Drug Counselor Social Work Intern / Arlington Center for Recovery / Arlington Heights, IL / 09.2008-05.2009
- Social Work Intern / Glenkirk / Northbrook, IL / 08.2008-05.2009
- Research Assistant, Provost Fellowship / Loyola University Chicago / Chicago, IL / 08.2007-05.2009
Committee Membership
- Society for Social Work Leadership in Healthcare Board Member / Chicago, IL / 03.2014-5.2022
- NorthShore University HealthSystem Institutional Ethics Committee Member / Evanston, IL / 05.2011-10.2021
- Journeys Young Professionals Board Member / Palatine, IL / 10.2014-10.2015
Certification
- Advanced Psychotherapy Certification, Loyola University Chicago - 10.2022
- Licensed Master Social Worker-Clinical - 5.2021
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 11.2013-11.2023
- Child Maltreatment Certification, Lurie Children's Hospital Maltreatment Certificate Course - 06.2014
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - 06.2010-06.2014
- Licensed Social Worker - 08.2010-11.2013
Timeline
Psychotherapist
616 Counseling
12.2022 - Current
Psychotherapist
Dare To Be Counseling
08.2022 - 11.2022
Therapist
Cerebral
12.2021 - 02.2023
Practice Manager
NorthShore University HealthSystem
12.2021 - 05.2022
Manager of Value Based Care
NorthShore University HealthSystem
01.2019 - 12.2021
Manager Care Management/Social Services
NorthShore University HealthSystem
04.2014 - 01.2019
Medical Social Worker
NorthShore University HealthSystem
08.2010 - 08.2014
Master of Social Work -
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Social Work -
Loyola University Chicago