Savanna Weeks
Kinston,USA
Summary
Talented professional with experience providing compassionate and quality healthcare services. Adept at coordinating care plans and the delivery of services. Skilled in overseeing records, managing medical appointments, and providing clinical support. Committed to providing exceptional care to patients and their families. As well as knowledge of advocacy, behavior management, and case management. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy on your team. Frequently praised for multitasking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Mental Health Counselor
Enterprise, AL
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans for clients based on their unique needs and goals
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure holistic treatment approaches
- Assisted clients in developing personalized strategies for managing symptoms and improving overall mental well-being
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises or suicidal ideation
- Educated clients about available community resources and made appropriate referrals for additional support services when needed
Parent Educator
Coffee County Family Services Center
Enterprise, AL
10.2023 - Current
- We partner with families to:
- Increase parent knowledge of early childhood development and improve positive parenting practices.
- Provide early detection of developmental delays and connection to services.
- Prevent child abuse and neglect.
- Increase children's school readiness and success.
- Improve parent, child, and family health and well being.
- Improve family economic well-being.
- Strengthen community capacity and connectedness.
Patient Care Coordinator
CAN Community Health
Sarasota, FL
06.2022 - 09.2023
- As a patient care coordinator for clinics in Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola, and Tampa, I assisted patients that were living with infectious diseases maintain their quality of life. I helped with non-medical needs of the patients, including helping pay for emergency needs, find housing, pay for medications, get patients enrolled into assistance programs, etc. I assisted pharmacies in getting in contact with the patients, as well as submit prior authorizations for medications, enroll patients into Marketplace insurance plans, and coordinate appointments. I also helped review case files and treatment plans, assist in file reviews, etc.
Forensic Counselor
Bridgeway Center, INC
Fort Walton Beach, FL
02.2022 - 06.2022
- As a forensic counselor, I was responsible for up to fifteen individuals in the pre-trial diversion program that were residing in an inpatient program. They had mental health issues, as well as substance abuse issues. I was responsible for creating the lesson plans for the intensive outpatient programs that they completed every day, as well as create action plans that kept the day-to-day operations of the program going. I also assisted with taking clients to court, drug testing them weekly, and doing one-on-one sessions with them weekly.
- Worked with clients to develop treatment plans and goals.
- Intervened in crisis situations to deescalate and resolve crises.
- Provided individual counseling for a broad range of clients.
- Encouraged positive change by helping individuals recognize patterns of negative thinking that may be contributing towards symptoms of distress.
Community Engagement Specialist
Cumberland River Behavioral Health
Corbin, KY
09.2018 - 02.2022
- As a victim's advocate, I provided services to individuals that were survivors of sexual assault while they were in the hospital. Advocacy required to assist law enforcement with getting the survivor's statements, getting them medical treatment, and assisting in evidence collection. I also would attend court with the victims if they had to go to trial. In addition to the other roles at Cumberland River Victims Services, I was a community engagement specialist. I helped educate the local communities on child abuse awareness, domestic violence, and sexual assault. We completed surveys to assess the levels of violence in the areas, as well as create action plans to solve these threats.
- Experience with monitoring treatment plans/case management services, case reviews, maintaining case records and interviewing clients about abuse related incidents.
Substitute Teacher
Whitley County School District
Williamsburg, KY
08.2014 - 03.2019
- I was a substitute teacher for all grades, primarily preschool-3rd grade.
- Followed existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to assigned students.
- Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment.
- Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Education
Bachelor's degree - CRIMINAL JUSTICE and Human Services
UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS
Williamsburg, KY05.2017
High school diploma - undefined
Whitley County High School
Williamsburg, KY05.2014
Skills
- Computer skills
- Front desk
- Communication skills
- Behavioral Therapy
- Clerical experience
- Curriculum Development
- Restaurant experience
- Time management
- Crisis Intervention
- Medical office experience
- Medical billing
- Crisis Management
- Insurance Verification
- Customer service
- Food industry
- Behavior Management
- Basic Troubleshooting Internet Browsers PowerPoint Excel Clerical/Secretarial Skills Accounting Copy Machine Data Entry Filing Receptionist Fax Multi-line Phone Typing School Improvement Programs Manager Skills Serving Paraprofessional Skills Insurance Practices
- Negotiation
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Data entry
- Social media management
- Supervising experience
- Food handling
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Community Mental Health Counselor
04.2024 - Current
Parent Educator
Coffee County Family Services Center
10.2023 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator
CAN Community Health
06.2022 - 09.2023
Forensic Counselor
Bridgeway Center, INC
02.2022 - 06.2022
Community Engagement Specialist
Cumberland River Behavioral Health
09.2018 - 02.2022
Substitute Teacher
Whitley County School District
08.2014 - 03.2019
Bachelor's degree - CRIMINAL JUSTICE and Human Services
UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS
High school diploma - undefined
Whitley County High School