Laurie Couey
Muscoda,Wisconsin
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Services Supervisor
Richland County Health & Human Services
Richland Center, USA
05.2024 - Current
- Adult and Children's Functional Screen Lead.
- Supervise professional staff, assign work, approve timesheets, and oversee performance evaluations.
- Participate in recruitment and selection processes, provide hire recommendations, and orientation.
- Serve as the primary contact for the Comprehensive Community Services program, managing caseload assignments, and ensuring compliance.
- Oversee Birth to 3 and Children’s Long-Term Support Programs, authorizing services, and monitoring budgets.
- Initiate and manage contracts for Birth-to-3 and Children’s Community Options programs.
- Facilitate CCS Advisory Committee and CST/CCOP Committee meetings to enhance program coordination.
- Conduct strengths assessments, and review functional screens for program eligibility determination.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop tools and policies, ensuring service quality, and compliance.
Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Programs Supervisor
Richland County Health & Human Services
Richland Center, USA
01.2013 - 05.2024
- Supervised professional staff, assigned work, approved timesheets, and oversaw performance evaluations.
- Participated in recruitment and selection processes, providing hire recommendations and orientation.
- Managed referrals for programs, including Children’s Long Term Support, Birth to 3, and Coordinated Services Teams.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary professionals to define consumer needs effectively.
- Developed agency-specific tools and policies for CLTS, Birth to 3, and CST programs.
- Facilitated various meetings to ensure stakeholder engagement and service quality.
- Conducted periodic case reviews to maintain compliance with federal and state standards.
Coordinated Services Team (CST) Administrator
Richland County Health & Human Services
Richland Center, USA
07.2022 - Current
- Oversee budget management to ensure financial compliance and efficiency.
- Develop comprehensive CST plan to address community needs.
- Facilitate participation in CST/Children's Community Options Program for enhanced service delivery.
- Supervise staff to promote professional development and accountability.
Children’s Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Facilitator
Richland County Health & Human Services
Richland Center, USA
10.2018 - 01.2025
- Served individuals with developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities directly.
- Conducted strengths and needs assessments for program eligibility determination.
- Utilized a trauma-informed approach while assisting consumers and caregivers in care planning.
Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) & Birth to 3 Service Coordinator
Richland County Health & Human Services
Richland Center, USA
12.2010 - 01.2025
- Served individuals with developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities using a trauma-informed approach.
- Conducted strengths and needs assessments to evaluate program eligibility.
- Facilitated meetings among staff, clients, and committees to enhance collaboration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to identify consumer needs effectively.
- Developed person-centered plans with consumers, coordinating services to meet goals.
- Assisted adult consumers and caregivers in establishing long-term care plans.
- Advocated for least-restrictive interventions to promote consumer autonomy.
- Practiced cultural humility while serving diverse populations.
Child Protective Services & Youth Justice Coordinator
Richland County Health & Human Services
Richland Center, USA
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment Act (CAPTA) Coordinator for Maltreater Appeals.
- After hours On-Call Supervisor.
- Provided direct supervision to On-call Workers.
- Backed up Access Worker or Screener.
- Screened Access Reports in eWiSACWIS.
- Developed Policies.
- Consulted with Department of Children & Families (DCF) as needed for CAPTA Work.
- Trained in DCF Access & Initial Assessment, Safety Intervention and Ongoing standards.
Information Assistance Specialist
Adult Aging & Disability Resource Center
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Undertook long term intensive case management with adults.
- Used a functional eligibility screen for access to Medicaid services.
- Performed adult protective services and Client’s Rights work.
- Assisted adult consumers and caregivers in establishing long-term care plans to support independence.
Child Protective Services & Youth Justice Social Worker
Richland County Health & Human Services
Richland Center, USA
08.2005 - 05.2010
- Received and documented Child Protective Services Access reports.
- Conducted Child Protective Services Initial Assessments.
- Performed Intake Inquires for youth alleged to have committed delinquent acts.
- Assisted with a 24/7 crisis services.
- Provided ongoing case management services.
- Participated in court hearings.
- Developed permanency plans for children in out-of-home care.
- Familiar with eWiSACWIS documentation.
- Trained in safety assessment, initial assessment, forensic interviewing and other child protective services foundation trainings including basic intake training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services, Emphasis in Social Work
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA08.2005
Certification
- Social Work Certification, State of Wisconsin, November 2006 - Present
- Basic Juvenile Court Intake Trained, September 2006
- Certified Children's Long Term Support Functional Screener & Agency Lead Screener, December 2010 - Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Services Supervisor
Richland County Health & Human Services
05.2024 - Current
Coordinated Services Team (CST) Administrator
Richland County Health & Human Services
07.2022 - Current
Children’s Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Facilitator
Richland County Health & Human Services
10.2018 - 01.2025
Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Programs Supervisor
Richland County Health & Human Services
01.2013 - 05.2024
Child Protective Services & Youth Justice Coordinator
Richland County Health & Human Services
01.2013 - 01.2023
Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) & Birth to 3 Service Coordinator
Richland County Health & Human Services
12.2010 - 01.2025
Information Assistance Specialist
Adult Aging & Disability Resource Center
05.2010 - 12.2010
Child Protective Services & Youth Justice Social Worker
Richland County Health & Human Services
08.2005 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Human Services, Emphasis in Social Work
Upper Iowa University
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