MICHELLE BUCHANAN
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with 10+ years of experience providing counseling, case management services and mentoring to diverse clients in groups, one on one and family settings. Accessing behavioral health services for clients in the serious mental illness plan by locating providers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES
11.2015 - Current
- Participate in case staffing with foster care agency to find resources for families
- Coordinate services and create relationships with community stakeholders
- Develop family service plans with individuals and families to improve behaviors
- Assist clients with accessing behavioral care managers that will help navigate resources
- Facilitate groups to promote positive behaviors with clients.
Targeted Case Manager/Therapist
INSPIRE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Advocate for family to ensure they receive services needed
- Create an individual service plan based on client needs
- Provide referrals to community services and resources for families
- Conduct monthly visits to homes and weekly collateral contacts
- Attend meetings with clinical team to discuss medication management with provider.
First Hug Case Manager
METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Complete developmental screenings to assess children
- Provide referrals and connections to community resources
- Connect families for job placement
- Identify safe housing options
- Help to reduce barriers to school attendance and success
- Weekly visits with families.
Education
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling -
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE
Tampa, FL12.2008
Skills
- MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW - Trauma Advocacy certification
- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - Batterers Intervention Prevention
Timeline
Targeted Case Manager/Therapist
INSPIRE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
01.2019 - 02.2021
Case Manager
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES
11.2015 - Current
First Hug Case Manager
METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES
05.2014 - 11.2015
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling -
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE
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