Leslie Bauman, LMFT
Auburn,CA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and prepared to meet professional challenges utilizing interpersonal, time management and problem-solving skills.
Expertise in Serious Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders, and other trauma-related disorders.
Knowledge of and extensive background in MediCal billing and working collaboratively with contracted providers with NCBH.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Service Coordinator and Therapist
Nevada Joint Union High School District
01.2022 - Current
- Working with DHCS in the first cohort, to develop processes so that NJUHSD can begin billing MediCal for mental health services provided on campus.
- Developed policy and procedure for student intake, assessment and therapy through the Student Assistance and Resource Services (STARS) on the four high school campuses.
- Report to grantor's and stakeholder about progress of implementation.
- Opened two new Wellness Centers on campus for students who struggle with mental health issues.
- Developed protocol and data collection tool to aid in grant reporting for two new Wellness Centers
- Collect and evaluate date related to student mental health service, develop new programs to meeting student needs
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Mentored new therapists in the team by sharing best practices, providing clinical supervision, and offering constructive feedback on their work performance.
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Served as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring overall satisfaction with services rendered.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Private Practice
Self Employed Therapist
11.2011 - Current
- Provide intake assessments, develop treatment plans, maintain confidential records, provide therapeutic interventions
- Trained in techniques such as EMDR, IFS, Mindfulness, and play therapy to improve outcomes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment plans, addressing clients'' physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing tailored therapy sessions and incorporating variety of therapeutic techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
Clinical Supervisor
Nevada County Behavioral Health
05.2016 - 01.2022
- Supervised and provided training for Access team licensed clinicians and interns
- Assist with supervision of nursing staff, I provide oversight of the intake and Access committee and Authorization of of new clients, and monitor Sharepoint documentation completion
- Manage and therapy referrals for in house therapy, and carried a caseload of six clients communicate with community partners regarding admission criteria and coordinate referral process with Western Sierra Medical Center, Sierra Family Medical Center, Chapa-De Indian Health Center and managed care plans
- Approve referrals and provide oversight to Insight Respite Center as well as manage their contract and collect date about the program
- I contact clients and completed Service Verifications forms and review progress notes to ensure that notes meet MediCal standards
- I provide oversight of treatment planing processes, Monitor completions of 3 year reassessments, over see utilization of psychiatrist's and their schedules
- Coordinate coverage for Access team for both mental health and Drug and Alcohol access calls, Monitor budget for Bost House residential Center, and SABG and Stathem block Grants for SUD services
- Worked to implement ODS for Drug Medical including procedures and protocols, and provide supervision to contract providers for Moving Beyond Depression, an in home cognitive behavioral program for mothers with postpartum depression
- Assist with training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Protocols with Behavioral Health clinicians
- Work cooperatively with crisis stabilization units and crisis workers to provide resources and referrals for clients in distress.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting regular audits of clinical records and procedures.
- Implemented performance improvement initiatives focused on enhancing client experience and service quality.
- Optimized scheduling processes that promoted efficient use of time in order to maximize clinician availability for direct patient contact.
- Developed improvement plans to solve problems and improve lagging areas.
- Provided supervision to therapists in training, offering guidance and feedback on their professional development journey.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Monitored adherence to ethical guidelines among clinical staff members, supporting their ongoing professional growth while maintaining high quality care standards.
Team Lead for Healthy Outcomes Integration Team
Turning Point Mental Health
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Supervise team members, develop treatment plans, maintain confidential records, work closely with integrated team members to meet client needs
- Oversaw case management services for clients in the community, provided information about grant and clients served to stakeholders.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Built strong relationships with clients and contractors through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Developed and implemented services at Nevada Memorial Hospital for clients who did not have insurance, but were high utilizers of services at the ED. This was through the Blue Shield grant.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with key stakeholders to better understand their needs and expectations.
Family Finding Social Worker
Placer County Children's System of Care
09.2010 - 05.2013
- Meet with family members following detention hearing, run background checks on family members interested in placement, attend some court hearings, file JV-220 with the court for court-ordered psychotropic medication, other duties as assigned
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern and Licensed Therapist
Sierra Family Services, Inc.
11.2009 - 05.2012
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
- Improved communication and conflict resolution skills within families through use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Developed and implemented creative interventions to engage couples and promote therapeutic progress.
- Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
- Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
Sacramento, CA10.2006
Credential - School Counseling
National University
Sacramento, CA10.2006
Credential (IP) - School Psychology
National University
Sacramento, CA10.2006
Master of Science - Applied Sociology
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.1988
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.1988
Skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams
- Strength in creative problem solving
- Strong, articulate communicator
- Compassionate, caring individual
- Self starter
- Trained in Eye movement desensitization Reprocessing(EMDR)
- Trained in Internal family systems (IFS)
- Trained in Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Progress Monitoring
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Solution-focused techniques
- Crisis Management
References
Available upon request
Certification
- LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Credential in School Counseling (PPS)
Timeline
Mental Health Service Coordinator and Therapist
Nevada Joint Union High School District
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Nevada County Behavioral Health
05.2016 - 01.2022
Team Lead for Healthy Outcomes Integration Team
Turning Point Mental Health
05.2013 - 05.2016
Private Practice
Self Employed Therapist
11.2011 - Current
Family Finding Social Worker
Placer County Children's System of Care
09.2010 - 05.2013
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern and Licensed Therapist
Sierra Family Services, Inc.
11.2009 - 05.2012
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
Credential - School Counseling
National University
Credential (IP) - School Psychology
National University
Master of Science - Applied Sociology
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Northern Arizona University
- LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Credential in School Counseling (PPS)
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