Sarah Sucharski
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life. Knowledgeable Case Manager experienced in coordinating care for individuals. Proactive and resourceful with strong knowledge of community resources. Effective communicator with passion for helping others.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
The Mental Health Association Of Westchester Inc.
06.2010 - 10.2010
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Developed positive relationships with parents to foster communication and encourage involvement for student growth.
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational and transitional needs of students.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Assisted personnel with assessments to identify student academic ability level and guide instruction.
- Liaised with teachers to develop Individualized Education Programs to provide quality education for students with disabilities.
- Worked with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients.
Case Management: Student Intern
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
Parent Aide/Childcare Educator, Student Intern
The Child Abuse Prevention Center
09.2008 - 05.2009
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
Nanny
Private Family
04.2007 - 03.2009
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Nanny
LIFEWORX
09.2006 - 07.2008
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Head Music Teacher
Camp Mohawk
06.2006 - 08.2006
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Hunter College Of The City University Of New York
New York, NY06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Concordia College
Bronxville, NY05.2006
Skills
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Progress evaluations
- Case management
Timeline
Case Manager
The Mental Health Association Of Westchester Inc.
06.2010 - 10.2010
Case Management: Student Intern
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
09.2009 - 05.2010
Parent Aide/Childcare Educator, Student Intern
The Child Abuse Prevention Center
09.2008 - 05.2009
Nanny
Private Family
04.2007 - 03.2009
Nanny
LIFEWORX
09.2006 - 07.2008
Head Music Teacher
Camp Mohawk
06.2006 - 08.2006
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Hunter College Of The City University Of New York
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Concordia College
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