Overview
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Education
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Rahne Smith

Anchorage,AK

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Support Specialist

Optum Alaska
Anchorage, AK
11.2019 - Current
  • Shared details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.
  • Assessed mental and physical conditions of clients by consulting with professionals, conducting interviews and completing assessments.
  • Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
  • Consulted telephonically with customers regarding personalized needs, addressing complex health/wellness concerns.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients in multiple markets.
  • Engaged in Community Outreach efforts to increase awareness about the organization's mission and goals.
  • Created educational/training materials for Participants/Providers
  • Adhered to applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress through use of electronic medical record system.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss cases and develop treatment plans.
  • Maintained strict data confidentiality and privacy on information related to individuals.
  • Worked in multiple markets (OH, HI, IA, CA, NY,TX), and collaborated with multiple teams in Discharge planning, and outreach to community entities, and members.
  • Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
  • Collaborated with other agencies responding to Emergency/Crisis situations such as medical services or law enforcement.
  • Cross Trained to support Claims team, and Provider Relations teams in turnaround of Provider Requests, and Claims backlog.

Activity Therapist

AK Child and Family
Anchorage, AK
07.2018 - 11.2018
  • Directed therapeutic activities for youth, in collaboration with psychologist team.
  • Organized and scheduled exercise programs and recreational activities to facilitate physical and emotional health of participants.
  • Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits.
  • Created documentation of patient treatment plans, change in treatment, progress and outcome evaluations to facilitate recordkeeping objectives.
  • Implemented counseling techniques and interventions to aid patients in recuperating and improving social, cognitive, emotional and physical activities of daily life.
  • Coordinated care with patients' family members and caregivers while communicating short and long-range goals.
  • Planned therapeutic and recreation activities aligned with abilities, interests and therapy objectives.

Lead Teacher

Thread
Anchorage, AK
12.2016 - 03.2018
  • Made and implemented curriculum for various ages in collaboration with Assistant Teacher.
  • Evaluated facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children’s safety.
  • Compiled reports highlighting effectiveness of program. Monthly, and Quarterly.
  • Maintained consistent line of communication with partner agencies, and municipal entities.

Site Director/CDA

Campfire
Anchorage, AK
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Maintained communication between Parents, Schools, and Administration with behavioral goals/challenges.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding any private, personal, and privileged information about youth and staff .
  • Worked effectively with team to improve/maintain program, while adhering to local, state, and federal guidelines.
  • Referred family members to outside support options to assist with coping during times of increased stress.
  • Support and develop special program assignments such as family events and special curriculum delivery.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
03-2025

West High School
Anchorage, AK
2005

Radio And Television Broadcasting

King Tech
Anchorage, AK
05.2005

Skills

  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Positive environment facilitation
  • Problem-solving oriented
  • Conflict resolution abilities
  • Exemplary communication
  • Relationship cultivation
  • Recovery Assistance and Support
  • Leadership/Team Management
  • Rapport Building
  • Resource Navigation
  • Social Activity Planning
  • Documentation Management
  • Client Advocacy
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Client/Provider Outreach
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Record Maintenance
  • Billing/Claims Support
  • Training Facilitation for Peers and Providers
  • Crisis Management

Timeline

Peer Support Specialist

Optum Alaska
11.2019 - Current

Activity Therapist

AK Child and Family
07.2018 - 11.2018

Lead Teacher

Thread
12.2016 - 03.2018

Site Director/CDA

Campfire
08.2014 - 08.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Alaska Anchorage

West High School

Radio And Television Broadcasting

King Tech
Rahne Smith