Makeyshia K
Summary
Flexible Clinician with passion for assisting patients in pursuit of improved communication. Advanced interpersonal skills with over 10 years of experience in developing individualized plans to meet patients' needs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and productive professional looking for Remote work only.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Health Senior Clinician
Fairfax Falls Church CSB
Fairfax, Virginia
08.2020 - Current
- Make accurate, clinically appropriate, and consistent authorization request for ACT, Inpatient Crisis Care, PHP, ARTS 3.7, 3.5, 3.3 Level of Care and ACT, Crisis continued Stays
- Follow through with determination, including providing appropriate clinical information, applying appropriate LOC and ASAM criteria, consulting with external MCO and staff
- Communicate authorization determinations to staff
- Update the spreadsheet for internal use to manage day to day workflow as well as Credible for billing purposes
- Participates in telephonic consultations with MCO’s as necessary to provide additional clinical information or clarification needed to determine medical necessity of requested services
- Review potential denials, DMAS regulations, and MCO’s rules and all medical necessity denials through education with staff
- Manage Batch Claim Error reports to ensure we have received authorization for the services we have requested
- Assesses appropriateness of inpatient continued stay and completes service authorization request
- Educates staff/other health care professionals regarding utilization management and DMAS requirements
- Makes recommendations for discharge planning and aftercare services
- Assesses and interprets clinical information, use of independent judgment, problem solving for appropriate level of care
- Communicates and collaborates with staff and members of the team to ensure continuity and coordination of services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Therapist
Prince William Family Counseling
Woodbridge, Virginia
06.2013 - Current
- Prince William Family Counseling/Woodbridge Therapy Group, 40 hrs per week Independent Contractor, LCSW Clinician
- Provide Counseling Services to children, Adolescents and Adults through Individual, group, Couples and family therapy
- Currently Program Director of Creative Expressions Social Skills Training group; as well as Practicum Field Supervisor MSW students.
- Facilitated weekly group with up to 10 participants focusing on meditation and reiki.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
- Tracked incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
- Documented staff information, service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Delivered appropriate therapy based on diagnosis and individual needs.
- Maintained progress notes and documentation for patient health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive assessments for each patient.
MFLC
Magellan Federal
09.2017 - 08.2020
- MFLC in a Rotational School/assigned to Fort Belvoir and Quantico MFLC, Provide non-medical counseling to military service members and their families
- Clinical trends include deployments, Separation due to assignments, divorce, PCS moves, social skills and adjustments
- Provided Marriage and Couples Counseling
- Recommended additional Clinical Care as well as Consulted with other professionals on available services.
- Directed and trained 5 other workers to change rolls and operate mill equipment and to safely meet production schedules.
Outpatient Behavior Health Clinician Contractor
Dewitt Loop, Belvoir Community Hospital
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Medpros 40 hours per week Provided outpatient therapy to Service Members and their families
- Recommended and coordinated clinical care.
Clinician
1357 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, Hawaii
08.2011 - 05.2013
- AlohaCare, 40 hrs per week BHPP Clinician
- Provide Clinical Consultation to contracted agencies as well as consult on delivery of services to Aloha Care Members
- Consult with Case Managers to develop Individual Care Plans and IDT’s for SMI population
- Collaborate with providers, Primary care physicians regarding Psychotropic Medications
- Consult with Provider relation department to train providers on policy and procedures
- Collaborate with Quality Improvement department on Provider Chart Reviews and outcomes
- Participate in Eligibility Process by conducting assessments/referring members to providers
- Utilization Management receive and processes request
- Conduct Concurrent utilization reviews, approval, denials, policy reviews, procedure development and evaluation
- Programs Utilized: QNXT, Mercury,Altruista,Theranest,TherapyNotes, My Client Plus, Credible
- Assessed patient symptoms, histories, current concerns and responses to questions in order to develop clear picture of current mental health.
Clinician
The New YCAPP
09.2008 - 12.2010
- 2904 West ave
- Newport News, Virginia 23607, The New-YCAPP, Inc, 40 hrs per week Current Position Clinician III
- Provide Weekly supervision to 13 assigned Clinicians in the school setting
- Evaluate Effectiveness conducting Clinical staffing and Group Psychotherapy
- Evaluate Individual psychotherapy session and provide feedback
- Establish long range objectives and develop strategies for developing goals
- Monitor Develop Evaluate Individualized Service Plans
- Analyze and edit continued stay authorizations and Assessments
- Collaborate with outside agencies and other staff to promote high quality service
- Assist in determining appropriate discharge planning for assigned Clinician I
- Collaborate, Educate and Monitor Clinician I regarding crisis response
- Collaborate with Management team regarding performance issues
- Analyze, Evaluate, Diagnose and sign off on Clinical assessments and Treatment Plans
- Corrective Action, Performance Reviews Safety and Confidentiality The New-YCAPP, Inc
- 40 hrs per week, Dual Role Site Supervisor-Clinician
- Provide direct supervision to 3 staff and direct care to 10 clients
- Complete Assessments, Individual and Group therapy sessions and Medication Education
- Responsible and accountable for Case Manager’s daily schedule
- Conduct monthly employee evaluations, Performance Review, Corrective Action
- Manage site budget/Weekly Billing
- Monitor and approve all leave (vacation / sick) request
- Delegate appropriate work expectations to ensure proper individual / group supervision
- Engage and maintain positive relationships with school staff, elicit referrals, and maintain census and growth of the program
- Ensure that every Incident Report is completed immediately, and guidelines and procedures are followed
- Maintain and implement an accurate caseload of all staff to be reviewed at any time
- Maintain an accurate monthly and weekly attendance log, restraint form, and Incident reports
- Organize and participate in monthly and quarterly staffing's
- Maintaining Comprehensive Documentation Best Practice
- Chart Audits to ensure Compliance with Medicaid regulations Quality Assurance, YCAPP, Inc
- 40 hrs per week; Clinician
- Medication Education group
- Intake and psychosocial Assessments with families/Clinical Diagnosis
- Kepro Authorizations: New Initials/Continued Stays/Annuals
- Formulate Individualized Service Plans
- Establish and maintain positive relationship with school staff
- Maintain referral list and Schedule assessments
- Provide crisis stabilization and Crisis Management
- Ensure restraint forms and Incident reports are following agency regulations
- Provide Individual psychotherapy to 22 school age children weekly
- Collaborate with school guidance counselor and teachers to ensure Client needs are met
- Collaborate with Case managers to discuss participant’s progress with goals
- Ensure program guidelines are followed when site supervisor is unavailable
- Internal Chart Audits
- Attend Interdisciplinary team meetings: ie, child study team, IEP meetings, reinstatement meetings
Behavioral Health Care Therapist
17579Warwick Blvd Keystone Newport News/Newport News
05.2007 - 10.2008
- Engage in a nonjudgmental and empathetic therapeutic approach empowers client
- Establish rapport with youth; 8 to 10 children and adolescents
- Apply multimodality techniques
- Conduct Social History/Biopsychosocial Assessment
- Collaborate with outside agencies, Prevention planning
- Conduct multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
- Develop proactive treatment plans
- Provide Individual psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Therapeutic and Education group psychotherapy daily
- Conduct Family therapy in a Residential Setting
- Discharge planning/Follow up, Identify community resources
- Complete risk assessment for dangerousness for self and others
Practicum
1100 First Colonial Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10.2006 - 04.2007
- Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center;18 hours per week
- Responsible for providing Substance Abuse counseling to individuals with DSM-IV substance use addictions and co-occurring disorders
- Provided Psychoeducation group therapy for 3 to 17 adults daily
- Group topics included: Boundaries, Dependency, Blame, Grief and Loss, managing urges and cravings, dysfunctional families, self-esteem, managing emotions, changing people, places and things, support groups, AA and Recovery groups, triggers and relapse prevention
- Established a trusting therapeutic bond with patients to ensure communication, problem solving, and coping strategies were developed and utilized
- Conducted family therapy sessions to address communication, emotions, and trust
- Psychosocial for admitting patients to include genogram, family history, substances used and/or preferred, social support/ financial status/pending charges and housing difficulties
- Attended multidisciplinary team meetings providing input during the treatment decision making process, providing support to client and family
01.2005 - 04.2007
- Unemployed completing graduate school at the time
Abundant Counseling Solutions
Woodbridge, Virginia
12.2017
- 22192 Outpatient Therapy conducted with Children Adults and Adolescents, Owner 15 hours per week.
Education
MSW -
Concentration Norfolk State University
05.2007
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Active Listening
- Caseload Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Treatment Plan Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Information Confidentiality
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation and Reporting
- Problem-Solving
- Treatment Adjustments
- Critical Thinking
References
References available upon request
Additional Information
- BSW Norfolk State University December 5, 2004 Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia License Number 0904007463, NPI number as well
Timeline
Behavior Health Senior Clinician
Fairfax Falls Church CSB
08.2020 - Current
Abundant Counseling Solutions
12.2017
MFLC
Magellan Federal
09.2017 - 08.2020
Outpatient Behavior Health Clinician Contractor
Dewitt Loop, Belvoir Community Hospital
11.2015 - 05.2016
Therapist
Prince William Family Counseling
06.2013 - Current
Clinician
1357 Kapiolani Blvd
08.2011 - 05.2013
Clinician
The New YCAPP
09.2008 - 12.2010
Behavioral Health Care Therapist
17579Warwick Blvd Keystone Newport News/Newport News
05.2007 - 10.2008
Practicum
1100 First Colonial Road
10.2006 - 04.2007
01.2005 - 04.2007
MSW -
Concentration Norfolk State University
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