Overview
Work History
Education
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Rachel Armstrong

Ogden,UT

Overview

1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical care manager

CVS Aetna
Sandy, UT
07.2012 - Current
  • Develop and implemented individualized treatment plans that addressed unique patient needs and goals.
  • Maintain active caseload of 30-100 members, ensuring comprehensive care and support for diverse patient populations.
  • Coordinate discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions for patients leaving inpatient care. for members with inpatient admissions
  • Collaborate with internal and community partners, including nurses, psychiatrists, and treatment centers, to facilitate seamless patient care and resource access.
  • Develop safety plans that address potential risks and promoted patient stability.
  • Complete holistic bio-psycho-social universal assessments.
  • Utilize evidence assessment tools including the phq9; GAD7, pss3 and ASAM measures.
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions
  • Monitor progress and adjust treatment as clinically indicated
  • Provide clinical telehealth calls to individuals and families
  • Work with multiple patient populations, and diagnoses including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, Maternal mental health, psychosis, substance abuse, eating disorders and other conditions.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in EHR using AI assisted program.
  • Maintain HIPAA compliance and ethical standards
  • Attend Medical director rounds weekly to discuss complex cases

Behavioral health care manager

Molina Healthcare
Midvale, Utah
05.2010 - 12.2011
  • Conducted assessments of patients' mental health and psychosocial needs, developed treatment plans and implemented interventions.
  • Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
  • Developed individualized care plans to meet patient needs and objectives.
  • Managed care coordination for individuals with serious mental illness, facilitating access to essential services and support.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies.

  • · Conducted utilization management for hospital admissions and outpatient services, optimizing patient care delivery.

Addictions therapist

Volunteers of America Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
02.2008 - 03.2010

· Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, promoting recovery and personal growth for clients with substance abuse diagnoses.

Facilitated group therapy discussions to promote peer support and recovery.

· Conducted ASAM, Addiction Severity Index, and Bio-psycho-social assessments.

Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and needs

  • · Provided crisis intervention services Coordination of care with housing authorities, Utah State Prison, and Substance abuse partners.
  • Conducted crisis interventions to support clients during critical situations.
  • · Assisted clients in securing subsidized housing vouchers for stability through weekly home visits and support.
  • Maintained timely and HIPAA client documentation
  • Provided education on coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques to empower clients in maintaining sobriety.

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff
05-2001

Skills

  • Treatment planning
  • Evidence-based interventions
  • Holistic assessments
  • Risk assessments
  • Crisis intervention
  • Case management
  • Discharge planning
  • Patient evaluations
  • Telehealth services
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical supervision

Certification

  • Licensed clinical social worker UT
  • Post partum International trained clinician

Timeline

Clinical care manager

CVS Aetna
07.2012 - Current

Behavioral health care manager

Molina Healthcare
05.2010 - 12.2011

Addictions therapist

Volunteers of America Utah
02.2008 - 03.2010

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Northern Arizona University
Rachel Armstrong