Michael Crothers
Palm Springs,CA
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, and experienced professional with a background in addiction and mental health support, case management, insurance, and admissions.
CADC #C149711225
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Coordinator
Premier Health Group
Newport Beach, CA
03.2023 - 10.2025
- Serve as an Intake Coordinator for multiple addiction and mental health facilities (Axis Mental Health/Affinity Recovery/Beachside Behavioral Health)
- Collaborate closely with clients and families to determine the most appropriate treatment options, facilitate pre admission and admission processes
- Manage all facets of detox and residential treatment for assigned caseload, conduct individual and group sessions
- Admissions & Case Management
Behavioral Health Tech
Premier Health Group
Desert Hot Springs, CA
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Oversee clients and environment of care in an awake overnight capacity
- Responsible for conducting 30-min rounds of client whereabouts and property safety checks at regular intervals throughout the evening
- Document appropriately in client KIPU charts
- Conduct/lead group sessions within BHT scope of practice
- Completes admission/intake procedures on new clients including all paperwork, room assignments, and initial orientation
- Affinity
Peer Support and Addiction Specialist
Blue Tiger
Palm Desert, CA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Provide peer support to individuals dealing with addiction and mental health challenges
- Assist clients in developing and implementing personalized recovery plans
- Collaborate with clinicians to ensure comprehensive care for clients
Insurance Broker
M.C.I.S. Corp
Cathedral City, CA
01.1996 - 01.2019
- Manage all aspects of insurance sales, employee management, and regulatory compliance
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, resulting in consistent revenue growth
- Develop and implemented effective sales strategies
Education
Addiction Studies -
Healthstaff Training Institute
Skills
- Kipu
- SalesForce
- VerifyTx
- Intellasure
- Regulatory compliance
- 12 step program knowledge
- Group facilitation
- Individual session facilitation
- Office management
- Adobe products
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Clinical assessments
Timeline
Intake Coordinator
Premier Health Group
03.2023 - 10.2025
Behavioral Health Tech
Premier Health Group
01.2021 - 03.2023
Peer Support and Addiction Specialist
Blue Tiger
01.2019 - 01.2022
Insurance Broker
M.C.I.S. Corp
01.1996 - 01.2019
Addiction Studies -
Healthstaff Training Institute