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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. Knowledgeable Case Manager experienced in coordinating care for individuals in foster care, unaccompanied youth and adopted children. Proactive and resourceful with strong knowledge of community resources. Strong communicator with passion for helping others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES
11.2015 - Current
- 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 and coordinate services with Managed Medicaid Assistance.
- Reduced case re-entry rates by providing ongoing support, resources, and crisis intervention to foster families as needed.
- Enhanced community partnerships by building relationships with local schools, mental health providers, and other supportive services for children in foster care.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
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
Certification
- First Aid, CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- FL Driver's License
Accomplishments
- Achieved long term services for youth through effectively helping parents with filing petitions for Ex-parte and Marchman Act. Coordinated care for clients with Central Behavioral Health Network to ensure mental health services are received.
Work Availability
monday
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Affiliations
- Florida Mental Health Counselors Association
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPersonal development programsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k match4-day work weekCareer advancementWork-life balanceTeam Building / Company RetreatsSoftware
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Community Outreach
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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