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Martha Mtabo

Duluth,USA

Summary

Mental health professional with experience providing Intensive Family Intervention (IFI), outpatient, and school-based services to children, adolescents, and families. Skilled in crisis intervention, behavioral support, care coordination, and documentation in compliance with DBHDD and Medicaid guidelines. Experienced with GAMMIS, Carelon, and Availity for service authorization and claims processing. Effective in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments with a strong focus on client-centered and trauma-informed care. Seeking a role in a mental health hospital setting.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervised Therapist

Therapeutic Impressions
09.2025 - Current
  • Provide school-based and outpatient counseling to 25 clients
  • Deliver services across Forsyth County Schools (Gateway, Liberty, Lambert, South Forsyth, Denmark)
  • Conduct intakes, assessments, and treatment planning support
  • Collaborate with school social workers and multidisciplinary teams
  • Support emotional regulation, coping skills, and behavioral interventions
  • Developed mental health resource library for community use
  • Participated in community mental health panels and outreach initiatives

Supervised Therapist/HR Generalist

Oasis Ministries
04.2023 - 01.2026
  • Delivered Intensive Family Intervention (IFI) and outpatient services to youth and families under LPC supervision
  • Managed a caseload of up to 15 clients, including 6 IFI cases in community-based settings
  • Implemented treatment plans developed by licensed clinicians, providing interventions aligned with clinical goals
  • Provided coping skills training, psychoeducation, and family-based interventions to address behavioral and emotional needs
  • Maintained documentation in accordance with DBHDD guidelines and compliance standards, including progress notes and weekly reports
  • Coordinated community linkage referrals to support continuity of care

Medicaid & Compliance:

  • Submitted GAMMIS service authorization requests (units) and supported Medicaid processes
  • Processed claims through Carelon and Availity, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Maintained audit-ready documentation in alignment with DBHDD and Medicaid standards
  • Participated in agency audit processes, contributing to successful compliance outcomes

HR & Operations:

  • Conducted pre-screening interviews and supported recruitment efforts
  • Facilitated onboarding and staff training in compliance with organizational policies
  • Processed background checks using Gemalto
  • Prepared employee write-ups and supported terminations in accordance with HR procedures
  • Served as a liaison between staff and management to support communication and workplace concerns

Optometrist Services Coordinator

National Vision
08.2017 - 03.2023
  • Managed the end-to-end electronic onboarding process for optometrists, refractionists, and ophthalmic technicians using the Ultipro system, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of optometrist contracts to ensure accuracy, compliance with organizational standards, and timely processing.
  • Coordinated credentialing and documentation verification, ensuring all professionals met required qualifications and certifications prior to deployment.
  • Maintained detailed and accurate records of onboarding processes, fostering transparency and facilitating audits or reporting needs.

HR Advocate

FlexHR
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Addressed and resolved client concerns efficiently, handling approximately 100-200 calls and emails per week to ensure prompt issue resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Managed the full new hire lifecycle, including drafting offer letters, processing new hire paperwork, conducting background and drug screenings, overseeing E-Verify compliance, and coordinating insurance benefits and 401(k) enrollment.
  • Administered employee separations, including terminating insurance benefits, processing DOL-800s, managing COBRA enrollment, and handling PTO requests and adjustments.
  • Worked with multiple HRIS and payroll systems, including ADP, Pay Matrix, Evolution, USA Payroll, and Payroll Strategies, ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance.
  • Collaborated with the HR team to coordinate and execute company events, fostering employee engagement and workplace culture.

Systems Analyst

Osmose Utility Services
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Enhanced system efficiency by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
  • Conducted regular system audits to ensure compliance with security protocols and best practices.
  • Utilized detailed research to assess and determine treatment, trussing, or replacement needs for utility poles, ensuring optimal product performance and safety.
  • Conducted comprehensive quality control tests and analyses on field products, verifying proper processing of poles and other materials to meet organizational standards.

Customer Care Specialist

Assurant
05.2012 - 12.2015
  • Provided exceptional service to clients of major financial institutions, including HSBC, SunTrust, J.P. Morgan Chase, and EverBank, by addressing inquiries, resolving complex homeowner insurance claim issues, and ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Documented client interactions and claim updates using DraftTrac Enterprise (DTE), capturing accurate information from homeowners, authorized contractors, public adjusters, lawyers, and processors to maintain compliance and streamline processes.
  • Designed and implemented a new claims tracing procedure using Microsoft Excel, enhancing departmental efficiency and reducing processing times for open claims by 25%.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

Ashford University
San Diego, CA

Skills

Crisis intervention and de-escalation (CPI certified)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions
Cognitive restructuring and reframing techniques
Psychoeducation and skills-based interventions
Behavioral health stabilization and support
IFI and outpatient mental health services
Treatment plan implementation
Trauma-informed care
Emotional regulation and coping strategies
Case management and care coordination
Discharge planning and community linkage
Clinical documentation and DBHDD compliance
Medicaid systems (GAMMIS, Carelon, Availity)
Intake, assessment, and service coordination
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
CPR certified

Timeline

Supervised Therapist

Therapeutic Impressions
09.2025 - Current

Supervised Therapist/HR Generalist

Oasis Ministries
04.2023 - 01.2026

Optometrist Services Coordinator

National Vision
08.2017 - 03.2023

HR Advocate

FlexHR
07.2016 - 08.2017

Systems Analyst

Osmose Utility Services
01.2016 - 07.2016

Customer Care Specialist

Assurant
05.2012 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

Ashford University
Martha Mtabo