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Lindsay Munguia

DENTON,TX

Summary

Focused associate trained in multiple modalities focused on marriage and family therapy. Helps couples and family groups work through trauma, disfunction and individual disorders affecting mental health.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Utilization Review Specialist

Sante Center For Healing
2017.09 - Current
  • Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
  • Submitted cases for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.
  • Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
  • Performed admission reviews based for medical necessity based upon ASAM and TAC specification.
  • Supervised and maintained all utilization review documentation through Sigmund/Aura.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Therapist Intern

Sante Center For Healing
2017.01 - 2017.08
  • Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
  • Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
  • Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
  • Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
  • Facilitated support groups, supporting safe and collaborative environments for clients.
  • Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
  • Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions.

Case Manager

Health And Human Services Commission
2009.10 - 2014.10

Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.

  • Resolved discrepancies with client applications to verify eligibility.
  • Processed and certified documents for accuracy and compliance with government regulations.
  • Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
  • Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
  • Reviewed applications for different aid programs and determined which qualification criteria for individuals.
  • Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
  • Facilitated information and resource exchanges with external agencies to progress client applications.

Child Support Officer

County Of San Bernardino
2007.09 - 2009.06
  • Performed case management tasks to enforce court-ordered child support obligations.
  • Researched legal, financial and other records to obtain data needed to secure and enforce child support cases.
  • Monitored cases for support order compliance and made adjustments.
  • Interviewed involved parties to confirm facts, verify data and locate persons and financial assets.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.

Education

Master of Science - Counseling Psychology

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
03.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development

California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
03.2007

Skills

  • Private Insurance Policies
  • Performance Metrics
  • Utilization Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Medical Necessity Criteria
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Organizational Skills
  • Patient Advocacy
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical Knowledge
  • Time Management
  • InterQual Guidelines

Timeline

Utilization Review Specialist

Sante Center For Healing
2017.09 - Current

Therapist Intern

Sante Center For Healing
2017.01 - 2017.08

Case Manager

Health And Human Services Commission
2009.10 - 2014.10

Child Support Officer

County Of San Bernardino
2007.09 - 2009.06

Master of Science - Counseling Psychology

California Baptist University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University - San Bernardino

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development

California State University - San Bernardino
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