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Rebecca A. Ford

Hattiesburg,USA

Summary

Professional Clinician with thorough experience in delivering high-quality patient care and therapeutic services. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving impactful results. Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions. Reliable and goal-oriented, with passion for supporting patients' mental health and well-being.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE CLINIC CLINICIAN

PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
01.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate care across multidisciplinary settings to include, behavioral health, substance use, primary care, inpatient facilities and other community resources.
  • Provide immediate support and assistance to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
  • Conduct National Outcome Measures to assess the effectiveness of providing high-quality, assessible, and comprehensive behavioral health services.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation to outline progress, treatment and billing.

LAUREL INTEGRATED CARE COORDINATOR

PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Facilitated a healthcare delivery by coordinating services across various disciplines for individual with complex needs.
  • Developed individualized, person-centered plans that address all aspects of the participant’s health and well-being.
  • Connected participants with appropriate resources, including, but not limited to, mental health, medical and social support.
  • Maintained accurate records of care coordination activities and ensuring compliance with guidelines.

VETERAN SERVICE COORDINATOR (OAK ARBOR)

PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Coordinated a 24 bed Transitional Residential Treatment Center for men with Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders.
  • Provided individual therapy in a safe secure environment while ensuring residents were following treatment protocols.
  • Served as the Grant Per Diem Liaison and worked with the Veteran’s Administration in Jackson, MS to provided serves to homeless veterans.
  • Networked with local agencies to establish rapport and link residents to needed resources.

VETERANS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COORDINATOR (OAK ARBOR)

PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for a one-million-dollar grant funded through the Department of Labor.
  • Supervised three Employment Specialist and one Outreach Specialist who worked with eligible homeless veterans from Jackson, MS to the Gulf Coast to obtain short term technical training, job readiness and employment.
  • Developed rapport with business and marketed the benefits of hiring veterans.
  • Monitored retention rates and submitted quarterly financial reports and narratives.

Education

Master of Social Work -

University of Southern Mississippi
12.2007

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

University of Southern Mississippi
08.1997

Skills

  • Communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Goal oriented
  • Decision making and problem solving
  • Relationship building
  • Team player
  • Compliance
  • Efficient at time management

Timeline

CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE CLINIC CLINICIAN

PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
01.2024 - Current

LAUREL INTEGRATED CARE COORDINATOR

PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
01.2022 - 01.2024

VETERAN SERVICE COORDINATOR (OAK ARBOR)

PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
01.2016 - 01.2022

VETERANS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COORDINATOR (OAK ARBOR)

PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
01.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

University of Southern Mississippi

Master of Social Work -

University of Southern Mississippi