Overview
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patricia brannan

woodland park,CO

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Care Manager

Beacon Health Options
Baltimore, MD
08.2009 - 12.2019
  • Working within a team environment, assisted in the management of the behavioral health portion of Medicaid for the entire provider network in the state of Maryland.
  • Participated in regular meetings with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the quality of patient care.
  • Evaluated clinical criteria to determine medical necessity and administer authorization for payment for various levels of care.
  • Served as a liaison to providers in specific programs, getting to know and understand the nuances of the program. Provided problem-solving, troubleshooting, and negotiation of parameters when needed.
  • Communicated and coordinated with other departments, such as provider relations or claims, to resolve issues when they arose.

Clinician

Multiple agencies
Baltimore, MD
09.1993 - 06.2005
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on various topics such as coping skills, anger management, and grief counseling.
  • Maintained accurate client records and documentation according to agency policy and procedures.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care for clients.
  • Participated in weekly case conferences with other clinicians to discuss progress of clients' treatment plans.
  • Performed risk assessment evaluations for suicidal or homicidal ideation among clients.
  • Attended professional development workshops and seminars related to clinical practice areas such as trauma informed care or evidence based practices.

Team Lead

Project Restore/Center for Children
La Plata, MD
05.2002 - 08.2003
  • Provided leadership for a project funded by FEMA and the Center for Mental Health Services to address the traumatic impact of a tornado in Southern Maryland
  • Supervised a team of 8-12 people
  • Provided reports and analytics for the state, and for the federal agencies funding us
  • Facilitated meetings with community agencies to collaborate on shared goals
  • Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets and interestsMotivated and empowered team members to work together and honor individual strengths
  • Provided reports and analytics for the state and for the federal agencies funding us
  • Met regularly with the agency director to discuss team project and challenges
  • Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Goucher College
Towson, MD

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Loyola College
Baltimore, MD

Certificate of Advanced Studies - Pastoral Counseling

Loyola University, Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Excellent relationships with the provider network
  • Ability to collaborate with other departments to achieve solutions, and resolve issues
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Excellent assessment, analytical and writing skills
  • Goal-oriented
  • Familiarity with managed care and Medicaid

Accomplishments

  • Governor's Citation State of Maryland 2002
  • Certificate of Appreciation Charles County Commissioners 2002

Affiliations

  • Member Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters

Timeline

Clinical Care Manager

Beacon Health Options
08.2009 - 12.2019

Team Lead

Project Restore/Center for Children
05.2002 - 08.2003

Clinician

Multiple agencies
09.1993 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Goucher College

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Loyola College

Certificate of Advanced Studies - Pastoral Counseling

Loyola University, Maryland
patricia brannan