Michele Jewell
Salisbury,NC
Summary
Driven, self-motivated leader with a background in finances and business development. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Results driven with a strong understanding of all levels of care. Experience with insurance billing, utilization review and clinical reviews. Accomplished Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant and National Director of Admissions with a proven track record at Champion Nutrition & Wellness and Sierra Tucson. Expert in health promotion and mental health support, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and communication skills. Achieved significant admissions goals through innovative strategies, enhancing team performance and client satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
Champion Nutrition & Wellness
01.2020 - Current
- Work with clients to determine goals for specific health reasons or weight loss
- Provide ongoing support to reach goals
- Certified in Sports Nutrition and Holistic Nutrition
National Director of Admissions
Integrative Life Network
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Supporting multiple treatment center admissions staff across the country
- Focus on obtaining admissions through assessment review, financial review, and clinical appropriateness
- Provide ongoing training and support to all admissions teams
- Set and monitor admissions goals, provide metrics for budget, and analyzing referral data
- Collaborate with leadership team on admissions performance, quality improvement, and referent communication
Director of Admissions
Sierra Tucson
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Working with potential clients, families and referral sources to obtain admissions
- Coordinating admissions with a team of 15
- Duties include reviewing clinical assessments, reviewing insurance benefits, training, and recruitment of new associates
- Overseeing all aspects of fiscal responsibilities for the department, reaching admissions goals as well as monitoring team metrics for ongoing training and improvements
- Developed a quality control metric for the team
Business Development Specialist
First Step Center – Arizona (Western Region)
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked with medical providers, social workers, clinicians, and hospitals to assist clients in getting into treatment for addiction and/or mental health disorders
- Developed system with team to track admissions and follow up with referents
Business Development Specialist
Promises Behavioral Health- Arizona
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Worked within the community to assist clients in getting into treatment for addiction and mental health disorders
- Developed partnerships within the community
Admissions Coordinator
Sierra Tucson
05.2014 - 03.2018
- Completed intake assessments with potential clients that were seeking residential treatment for mental health disorders or chemical dependencies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science/Education
Ashford University
Clinton, IANo Degree - Certificate in Medical Billing
AAPC
CPR & First Aid Certified -
Skills
- Holistic assessment
- Health Promotion
- Mental Health Support
- Multicultural Competence
- Motivational Interviewing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
National Director of Admissions
Integrative Life Network
04.2023 - 04.2024
Director of Admissions
Sierra Tucson
08.2020 - 04.2023
Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
Champion Nutrition & Wellness
01.2020 - Current
Business Development Specialist
First Step Center – Arizona (Western Region)
07.2019 - 01.2020
Business Development Specialist
Promises Behavioral Health- Arizona
03.2018 - 07.2019
Admissions Coordinator
Sierra Tucson
05.2014 - 03.2018
CPR & First Aid Certified -
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science/Education
Ashford University
No Degree - Certificate in Medical Billing
AAPC
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