Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Sarah Howard

Russellville,AR

Summary

I am a highly-motivated individual with the desire to take on new challenges. I have strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Billing and Authorizations

Adult and Teen Challenge of Arkansas
Hot Springs Village, AR
05.2023 - Current
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
  • Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
  • Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions.
  • Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
  • Generated reports to review data and issue corrective actions for improvements.

QBHP

Recovery Health Systems
Russellville, AR
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Utilized evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy when working with clients.
  • Conducted crisis intervention when needed and referred clients to appropriate resources or services as required.
  • Created an open dialogue between clinicians, educators, administrators, and families regarding the status of each client's progress towards meeting his or her treatment goals.
  • Educated clients on various coping strategies and techniques for managing symptoms of mental illness.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate client care.
  • Provided referrals for additional services or resources as needed.
  • Assisted clients in developing healthy relationships and improved communication skills.
  • Maintained accurate records according to agency policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
05-2019

Skills

  • Business Administration
  • Staff Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Staff Development

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Book Seller
  • Painting

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Limited

Accomplishments

  • I have earned a leadership role in my current position with Adult and Teen Challenge of Arkansas, I have been a member of this team since September 2023.

Certification

  • CPR
  • CPI
  • QBHP

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Billing and Authorizations

Adult and Teen Challenge of Arkansas
05.2023 - Current

QBHP

Recovery Health Systems
01.2023 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Arkansas Tech University
Sarah Howard