Patricia Fournier
Overland Park
Summary
Experienced Behavioral Health Care Professional skilled in crisis intervention and behavioral assessment. Proven ability to coordinate care and develop personalized treatment plans, fostering effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for clients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Case Manager
The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
03.2024 - Current
- Currently work with the Psych Consult team at the Main campus of The University of Kansas Health System.
- Provide crisis intervention support, effectively de-escalating situations and ensuring safety for clients and staff.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate comprehensive patient care and ensure adherence to treatment protocols.
- Assess client needs and developed personalized care plans to enhance behavioral health outcomes.
- Educate clients and families about available resources, fostering informed decision-making regarding treatment options.
- Document case notes thoroughly in electronic health records, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Collaborate with community organizations to connect clients with additional services, enhancing overall support networks.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients in need of behavioral health services.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, ensuring client privacy and fostering trust throughout the therapeutic process.
- Work in partnership with treatment team to determine safe, timely discharge planning.
- Initiate and facilitate involuntary screening process for patients determined to meet criteria for involuntary psychiatric hospitalization.
- Facilitate civil court hearings for patients who have been petitioned for involuntary psychiatric hospitalization.
- Coordinate admission to inpatient psychiatric facilities; providing medical records, transfer documentation and secure transportation coordination.
- Complete safety planning with patients discharging and stepping down to outpatient level of care. Triggers, coping skills, support network and followup recommendations are identified.
- Meet with patients to further evaluate suicidality if scoring high on initial CSSRS screen. Environmental safety assessment is completed if patient remains at high risk and primary medical team is notified.
Behavioral Health Therapist
The University of Kansas Health System
Overland Park, KS
03.2015 - 03.2024
- Delivered individual and family therapy sessions for children admitted to Marillac inpatient psychiatric hospital.
- Conducted crisis interventions, providing immediate support in high-stress situations.
- Trained and mentored junior therapists in therapeutic techniques and best practices.
- Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans based on patient assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated families about mental health issues, promoting understanding of diagnoses and empowering them to better support their loved ones during treatment.
Child Protection Specialist Supervisor
State of Kansas
Lenexa, KS
06.2012 - 12.2014
- DCF piloted the "Alternative Response" program which was an initiative focused on lower-risk child abuse reports. Child Protection Workers were focused on in home therapeutic and CM support in an effort to reduce the risk of child removal from the home.
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans and therapeutic interventions to address the unique needs of at-risk children and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services, ensuring holistic support for children in need.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff on child protection policies, enhancing team knowledge and effectiveness.
- Promoted positive parenting practices through education, coaching, and resource referrals for parents or caregivers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNMaster of Science - Social Work
The University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSSkills
- Mental health treatment
- Behavioral interventions
- Client advocacy
- Family support
- Suicide prevention
- Individual counseling
- Behavioral assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Evidence-based counseling techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- LMSW 8/2011
- LSCSW 6/2021
Timeline
Behavioral Health Case Manager
The University of Kansas Health System
03.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Therapist
The University of Kansas Health System
03.2015 - 03.2024
Child Protection Specialist Supervisor
State of Kansas
06.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
The University of Tennessee
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Kansas