Open To Work
Rita M. Rieves
Pawtucket,RI
Summary
Dedicated clinician specializing in case management and therapy for Veterans. Proven ability to connect individuals with essential services, utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance quality of life and stabilization. Committed to empowering clients through empathetic support and effective treatment planning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Community-Based Clinical Case Management
New England Center and Home for Veterans
Providence, USA
02.2023 - Current
- Managed caseload of 30 Veterans annually, conducting home visits to assess needs and provide support in the community.
- Ensure Veterans are swiftly and proactively connected with the services and care that will meet their needs and goals.
- Utilize the evidence based practices of Housing First, MI, Harm Reduction, Relapse prevention and Trauma Informed Care to provide low barrier services to Veterans to help improve their quality of life and increase their stabilization.
- Provide housing search assistance to Veterans with a HUD-VASH voucher.
- Collaborated with VA Providence liaison to approve referrals and coordinate comprehensive services, including medical and behavioral health care, while addressing emerging issues.
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments, integrated service plans and discharge plans in conjunction with each Veteran, which best meets individual needs and program requirements.
- Exercised independent clinical decision making, intervened in crisis situations, and coordinated emergency referrals.
- Provide necessary follow up with Veteran.
- Conducted risk assessment screenings for behavioral health needs, documenting findings and facilitating referrals to appropriate community resources.
Lead Senior ATS Clinician
Bedrock Recovery Treatment Center
Canton, USA
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Provides comprehensive services for adult clients in Acute care inpatient settings.
- Develop treatment plans and coordinate aftercare plans for client’s continuum of care.
- Determined individual patient based on physical and mental health assessments.
- Utilized MI, Individual Therapy, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, CBT, Trauma Informed Care, Socratic reasoning and Family Therapy.
- Created workflow systems to enhance patient ISP and reduce length of inpatient stay while adhering to treatment protocol, decreasing AMA by 60%.
- Optimized patient experiences at all stages, facilitating team communication to improve collaboration.
- Collaborated with internal provider teams to enhance patient recovery outcomes.
- Demonstrate high professional and ethical standards respecting confidentiality.
Program Coordinator II
PAATHS-Bureau of Recovery Services
Boston, USA
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Supervised 13 staff, maintained daily operations and created weekly schedules to ensure efficient workflow.
- Coordinated tracking and reporting for outpatient walk-in services, providing insights to enhance program effectiveness.
- Facilitated crisis intervention and de-escalation to ensure safety and stability for clients.
- Empower staff to problem solve by exploring care options and alternatives.
- Collaborated with internal and external provider teams to improve patient recovery outcomes.
- Identified and remove barriers to access patient care services throughout continuum of care.
- Utilized MI, Individual Therapy, CBT, and Trauma Informed Care.
CBHI-Clinician Masters Level IHT
Eliot Community Human Services
Malden, USA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Delivered intensive home-based family services, enhancing family functioning within community.
- Develop ISP and treatment plans to identify and build on individual and family strengths.
- Assessed co-occurring disorders with client, facilitating tailored service provision.
- Provide a variety of treatment modalities to identify and build strengths with individuals to meet therapeutic goals and outcomes.
- Implement various therapeutic approaches, including MI, CBT, family therapy, and case management, to support client recovery.
- Complete all treatment documentation in compliance with agency treatment standards and guidelines.
- Participate in CBHI wraparound process.
- Enabled caregivers to develop advocacy skills for themselves and their client.
MA Psychology/Counseling Clinician/Internship
Academic and Behavior Clinic
Dorchester, USA
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Delivered direct and indirect clinical services for children and adolescents with dual diagnoses, supporting their treatment and recovery.
- Provided counseling and case management for adults and children in outpatient treatment settings.
- Utilized MI, CBT and Trauma informed care with individuals in treatment.
- Develop ISP and treatment plans for all individuals in treatment.
- Conducted comprehensive screenings of targeted populations in urban communities, identifying mental health and substance abuse needs.
- Ensured compliance with agency policies and procedures through accurate and timely documentation.
Education
M. Ed. - Psychology and Counseling concentration in Counseling in Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA06-2016
BS - Healthcare Administration
Emmanuel College
Fenway in Boston, MA06-2000
Skills
- Case management
- Mental health assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Dual diagnosis
- Service plans
- Client Engagement
- Healthcare Coordination
- De-escalation
- Leadership skills
- Individual/Family Counseling
Additional Skills
- Recovery Coach Academy Certification, 09/01/19
- CANS Certification, 01/01/17
- Computer Skills Training/Customer Service, 01/01/13
- BLS Certification, 01/01/13, 01/01/16, 01/01/19, 04/22/26
- Healthcare Administration, 01/01/94, 01/01/10
- Individual/Group Therapy- Family/ Addictions/Behavioral Therapy, 01/01/94, 01/01/08 to current
Timeline
Community-Based Clinical Case Management
New England Center and Home for Veterans
02.2023 - Current
Lead Senior ATS Clinician
Bedrock Recovery Treatment Center
11.2020 - 07.2022
Program Coordinator II
PAATHS-Bureau of Recovery Services
07.2017 - 09.2020
CBHI-Clinician Masters Level IHT
Eliot Community Human Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
MA Psychology/Counseling Clinician/Internship
Academic and Behavior Clinic
09.2014 - 06.2016
M. Ed. - Psychology and Counseling concentration in Counseling in Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Cambridge College
BS - Healthcare Administration
Emmanuel College