Lisa Decker, LMSW
Brighton,MI
Summary
A highly skilled, compassionate, solution-focused social worker with over 15 years of mental health experience. Demonstrated commitment and success working with diverse clients in variety of settings as well as spearheading new programs aimed to improve access to care, reduce costs, and build community coalitions. Proven to be effective as an independent clinician or consultant as well as collaborator within a larger team focused on high level program initiatives and goals. Strong motivator, communicator, and advocate with inherent ability to manage difficult and complex situations while also meeting and achieving stated goals and objectives. Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist- Contractor/Telehealth
Infinity Wellness Center
Ann Arbor, MI
11.2020 - Current
- Evaluate and develop individualized treatment plan for adult clients based on biopsychosocial assessment, DSM-5 diagnosis, as well as client's stated goals and objects.
- Conduct suicide risk assessment and prevention (safety planning, lethal means restriction, etc) for clients identified as high risk.
- Conduct regular telemedicine sessions to focus on skill building, engage in mindfulness exercises, implement therapeutic interventions, as well as monitor specific goals.
- Emphasis placed on boundary setting, improving communication and balance within relationships, as well as self-care for whole body wellness.
- By utilizing a combination of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral, Solutions-Focused as well as Acceptance Commitment Therapy, clients show steady improvement in emotional regulation as well as personal and professional goals.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, PCPs, psychiatric emergency services and other professionals to coordinate enhanced outpatient care as needed.
- Adhere to HIPAA and Social Work Code of Ethics by storing and safeguarding electronic medical files appropriately.
Behavioral Health Care Manager- PT/Telehealth
Green Tree Pediatrics
Chelsea, MI
08.2018 - Current
- Act as Lead Mental Health Clinician providing range of mental health services within Provider-Delivered Care Management program. Goal of program is to improve management of chronic conditions, lower medical costs, and provide close wrap-around services within a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
- Direct responsibilities include crisis intervention, conduct biopsychosocial assessments, identify and link for SDOH needs, develop treatment plans and implement interventions while in close coordination with primary care as part of broader Care Management Team.
- Lead provider of the Collaborative Care Program: using primary care provider, behavioral health care manager, and psychiatric consultant as coalition to meet the needs of patients with mild to moderate behavioral health concerns.
- Use GAD-7, PHQ-9, Vanderbilt as assessment tools in treatment and discharge planning for ADD/ADHD, Depression, and Anxiety.
- Ensure all patients received proper medication management services and close follow up.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records including progress notes, contact with Child Protective Services, legal teams, outpatient providers, etc.
- Provide parenting support and coaching for families experiencing grief, trauma, divorce, growth and developmental delays, chronic medical issues, executive functioning, academic underachievement, bullying, gender or sexual identity concerns, school shootings, etc.
- Social work support helps ease the burden on providers, engages parents and families to participate more proactively for better health outcomes and aids the organization in reaching annual quality and financial goals.
- Created information pamphlets and resources for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mental Health Therapy, Psychiatry, Neuropsychological testing, and Asthma Action Plans.
- Collaborate with other Behavioral Health CM to better serve patients, families and other stakeholders to optimize social work role in primary care setting.
Clinical Peer Reviewer- PT Contractor
Improve Health- VA/DOD contract
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Peer reviewed cases were comprehensive external examination of Veterans Affairs cases involving a single medical event or multiple incidents of care.
- In-depth reviews focused on evidence-based guidelines, in accordance with state-specific content as well as LMSW code of conduct and other regulatory requirements.
- Feedback was used to improve implementation of programs, workflows and/or trainings. A few cases determined eligibility of ongoing care/coverage.
Psychiatric Emergency Social Worker- PT
Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, MI
04.2015 - 07.2018
- Specialty department provided urgent/emergent psychiatric evaluations for children and adults experiencing mental health crisis.
- Conducted initial biopsychosocial and safety/risk assessment as foundation for case presentation, treatment planning, and disposition discussion.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team (psychiatry attendings and residents, medical students, nursing and support teams) to manage individual patients as well as emergency/waiting room management.
- Utilized therapeutic interventions derived from MI, CBT, and SFBT models where appropriate.
- Complete suicide risk assessment and prevention (safety planning, lethal means restriction, etc) for clients identified as high risk.
- Coordinated discharge appointments, other aftercare recommendations, and community referrals for SDOH needs.
- Managed crisis support phone line which at times required additional urgent support from police, fire and/or rescue.
- Provided timely and thorough clinical documentation according to insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, and Michigan Medicine standards
- Participated in committee work aimed at improving identification of local at-risk students in partnership with key individuals from local school districts.
- Acted as primary clinical supervisor to LLMSW clinicians seeking full clinical licensure.
Inpatient Psychiatry Therapist- FT
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
08.2008 - 02.2013
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to evaluate and develop individualized treatment plan based on biopsychosocial assessment, DSM-5 diagnoses and client strengths.
- Facilitated individual, group, and family psychotherapy sessions as well as safety and discharge planning with clients aged 4-20yo; facilitated social skills group for clients 4-10yo.
- Provided education and support to clients and families regarding diagnoses, intended benefit and limitation of medication, provide parent/family coaching, as well as make appropriate community-based referrals.
- Developed behavior modification plans with staff and family members.
- Provided timely and thorough clinical documentation in accordance with insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, and agency standards.
- Participated in task force to evaluate policies/procedures to better address safety, privacy, and ethical challenges.
- Member of Audit team as well as the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training team.
- Trained and oriented new employees and MSW students.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Focus
University of North Carolina- Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2008
Bachelor of Science -
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI07-2004
Skills
- Safety and Risk Assessment
- Suicide Prevention
- Case Presentation and Documentation
- Professional Networking
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Crisis Intervention
- Biopsychosocial Assessment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Treatment and Discharge Planning
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Advanced Clinical Decision-Making
- Administration and Management Skills
- Clinical Documentation/Tracking
- Training/Coaching/In-Service Experience
- Strong Commitment to Code of Ethics
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW): renewed 2024
- Certified as Gender-Affirming Care provider 2023
- Certified as LMSW supervisor with NASW Michigan State Board 2017
Affiliations
- Guest Lecturer at Winthrop University (2010-2014)
- Field Instructor with the University of North Carolina (2010-2014)
- Primary clinical supervisor for LLMSW's in Psychiatric Emergency Services at Michigan Medicine (2017-2020)
- Love reading, cooking, running, gardening, and traveling
- Being a mom to two great kids
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist- Contractor/Telehealth
Infinity Wellness Center
11.2020 - Current
Clinical Peer Reviewer- PT Contractor
Improve Health- VA/DOD contract
12.2019 - 12.2022
Behavioral Health Care Manager- PT/Telehealth
Green Tree Pediatrics
08.2018 - Current
Psychiatric Emergency Social Worker- PT
Michigan Medicine
04.2015 - 07.2018
Inpatient Psychiatry Therapist- FT
Carolinas Medical Center
08.2008 - 02.2013
Master of Social Work - Clinical Focus
University of North Carolina- Charlotte
Bachelor of Science -
Eastern Michigan University
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW): renewed 2024
- Certified as Gender-Affirming Care provider 2023
- Certified as LMSW supervisor with NASW Michigan State Board 2017
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