Maria L. Baller
Sault Sainte Marie,USA
Summary
High-energy professional with a strong commitment to serving the needs of SED children, SMI adults, and the Developmentally disabled population. Consistently strives to promote social justice and preserve the dignity and respect of both consumers and the organization being served. Compassionate and team-oriented advocate with demonstrated experience in social work, and management. Creative thinker with strong written and verbal communication abilities who balances multiple priorities without compromising quality or service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Services Supervisor
Hiawatha Behavioral Health
Sault Ste. Marie, USA
01.2018 - Current
- Supervises the activities of the Outpatient Therapy to ensure appropriate treatment and supports are provided, as medically necessary, and to ensure the needs, safety, welfare, and rights of the persons are maintained.
- Provide clinical oversight and oversee the general functions of the Outpatient Therapy Services Program.
- Aids in planning and development of assigned program's missions, goals, and time frames in support of the strategic plan.
- Monitor progress towards goals and revises as necessary.
- Assists in designing and developing programs and services, deploys staff to ensure adequate access and treatment resources are available.
- Develops employees and systems to ensure appropriate growth.
- Directs the coordination of resources and implementation of programs to ensure goals are achieved in a timely fashion and according to prescribed regulatory agency requirements.
- Assign cases to outpatient services.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records, preparing related reports involving clinical caseload diagnostic, and treatment activities and services.
- Maintain professional skills by securing appropriate training or supervision related to clinical services.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and support.
- Lead/facilitate clinical team meetings and be responsible for utilization management of outpatient behavioral health, and children’s services.
- Development, and scheduling of quarterly Outpatient, and Children’s Department Rover schedules.
Outpatient Therapist
Hiawatha Behavioral Health
Sault Ste. Marie, USA
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Provide strengths-based individual, and group counseling services.
- Provide advocacy as part of a multidisciplinary team that assists consumers in achieving both treatment and personal goals - provide comprehensive case management services, community-based psychiatric treatment, crisis intervention, rehabilitation, and support to consumers with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop person centered treatment plans, write timely progress notes; linking and coordinating with community resources, and crisis intervention when appropriate to minimize psychiatric hospitalizations.
- Educate consumers in social skills and activities of daily living, discuss, and identify stressors and discuss coping skills, and strategies.
- Provide regular weekend and evening Emergency Services on-call rotations providing psychiatric crisis intervention at a local area hospital.
- Development, and scheduling of quarterly Outpatient, and Children’s Department Rover schedules.
- CAFAS/LOCUS data generated monthly and for quarterly reports.
- Provided individual therapy sessions to clients with diverse mental health needs.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities such as attending trainings or workshops related to mental health topics.
- Assisted clients with referrals and community resources.
- Collaborated with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, schools, social workers, probation officers. to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Attended clinical supervision meetings with supervisor to discuss cases and receive feedback.
- Supported families in understanding the impact of mental illness on their loved one's functioning.
- Made referrals for additional services such as psychiatric evaluation or medication management when necessary.
Home Based Therapist
Hiawatha Behavioral Health
Sault Ste. Marie, USA
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Provide intensive family focused services to children and their families with multiple service needs who require access to an array of mental health services from birth through age 17.
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop person centered treatment plans, and write timely progress notes; coordination of medical appointments, and crisis intervention when appropriate to minimize psychiatric hospitalizations.
- Collaboration, coordination, and cooperation within the system of care (schools, intermediate school districts, DHHS, juvenile court, primary health care, public health tribal services, and other youth serving agencies).
Graduate Assistant
Grand Valley State University
Sault Ste. Marie, USA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Facilitated communication between students and faculty regarding course requirements.
- Developed instructional materials for student learning enhancement.
- Managed scheduling of classes and office hours for instructors efficiently.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing, documentation, and record-keeping.
- Prepared instructional materials such as slideshows, handouts or online resources.
- Supported faculty clerical needs by preparing class materials, collecting assignments, and completing other tasks.
Advocate/Therapist
Diane Peppler Resource Center
Sault Ste. Marie, USA
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Provide support and referrals on a 24-hour Emergency Crisis Hotline.
- Provide temporary and emergency shelter for adults and their children victimized by domestic violence, and sexual assault.
- Provide brief Outpatient Therapy for Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims/Survivors.
- Provided dating violence curricula to Chippewa, and Mackinac County Schools.
- Research, and Development of Grant writing, Monthly Access, Excel, and MSHDA data generated outcomes for quarterly reports.
- Development, implementation, and participation in Sexual Violence Prevention Task Force (Residential Advisors at Lake Superior State University).
- Developed educational materials to raise awareness about available services.
- Completed reports, paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
- Assisted in the development of organizational advocacy materials, including brochures, newsletters, and online content.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed on advocacy best practices and emerging issues.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to diverse client populations.
- Participated in regular case reviews with other clinicians to discuss client progress.
Education
Graduate Degree - Masters of Social Work
Grand Valley State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI08-2008
Bachelors of Science - Human Services; Sociology, Social Work, Counseling
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI08-2003
Play Therapy - Coursework specializing in play therapy
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MISkills
- Case Planning and Management
- Consumer Advocacy
- Community-Consumer Relations
- Needs Assessment and Response
- Emergency Crisis Intervention
- Program Administration
- Interagency Partnerships and Referrals
- Collaboration
- Coordination
Education And Licensure
- Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI, Coursework specializing in play therapy
- Grand Valley State University, S.S.M., MI, Graduate Degree in Masters of Social Work
- Lake Superior State University, S.S.M., MI, Bachelors of Science in Human Services
- Michigan, Licensed Masters of Social Work, Registered Play Therapist, Certified TF-CBT, Training in EMDR
Timeline
Outpatient Services Supervisor
Hiawatha Behavioral Health
01.2018 - Current
Outpatient Therapist
Hiawatha Behavioral Health
01.2012 - 01.2018
Home Based Therapist
Hiawatha Behavioral Health
01.2009 - 01.2012
Graduate Assistant
Grand Valley State University
01.2006 - 01.2008
Advocate/Therapist
Diane Peppler Resource Center
01.2003 - 01.2008
Graduate Degree - Masters of Social Work
Grand Valley State University
Bachelors of Science - Human Services; Sociology, Social Work, Counseling
Lake Superior State University
Play Therapy - Coursework specializing in play therapy
Spring Arbor University
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