SAVANNAH CALHOUN
Burnet,TX
Summary
My lifelong passion has been to aid those in need, steering me towards a career in helping professions. This drive has led me to various roles where I could utilize my enthusiasm and altruistic spirit. Starting in 2013, I provided private healthcare through Capitol Senior Care intermittently until 2022 and also served private clients, supporting their mental and physical health. During my time in Georgia, I worked in private healthcare and with a forensic unit at a psychiatric hospital, witnessing the challenges faced by the mental health care system at East Central Regional Hospital. Upon my return to Texas in 2020, I resumed working with former patients while completing my BA in Psychology. Subsequently, I secured a position as a case manager at Bluebonnet Trails Community Services. Within five months, I advanced to Supervising Case Manager and Jail Diversion Coordinator, overseeing case managers across eight counties for the TCOOMMI program. My responsibilities included conducting crisis interventions in these counties' jails, coordinating primarily for Burnet County Jail, performing mental health evaluations, and ensuring ongoing medication and treatment for individuals under our care. Additionally, I identified inmates requiring transfer to mental health hospitals and rehabilitation centers. Moving forward, I aim to pursue a master's in Counseling and a PhD to eventually establish my own practice. Currently, I am devising a plan to launch a nonprofit organization in my rural community to offer resources to the underserved populations I have served throughout my career.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager Supervisor and Jail Diversion Coordinator
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
12.2022 - 03.2024
- My work hours ranged from 40 to 60 per week, depending on the needs of clients and employees.
- Worked with individuals on probation and parole and assisted them with locating resources in the community
- Assisted individuals with completing mandatory activities for community service and mental health needs
- Assessed individuals with mental health and substance use problems within the jail and sent them for psychiatric and substance use care as needed
- Identified individuals in crisis situations and placed them in proper health institutes for stabilization
- Supervised case managers in the TCOOMMI program over eight counties.
- Provided ongoing support to case managers in crisis situations, guiding them through problem-solving strategies and promoting best practice approaches.
- Played a key role in the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures related to case management, ensuring alignment with best practice standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans addressing all aspects of clients'' lives.
- Improved client outcomes by implementing effective case management strategies and streamlining processes.
- Oversaw accurate documentation of client progress notes, maintaining compliance with legal requirements as well as organizational policies and procedures.
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
- Championed a strengths-based approach to case management, empowering clients to build upon their existing skills and abilities while addressing challenges head on.
Caregiver
Self Employed
04.2020 - 10.2022
- I was employed as a live-in caregiver, working 80 hours each week.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
- Conducted regular assessments of the client's conditions. both mental and physical reporting any changes or concerns promptly to appropriate parties.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or recreational outings, expanding access to necessary resources and social opportunities.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Mental Health Technician (MHT)
East Central Regional Hospital
08.2018 - 02.2020
- I typically worked 40 to 50 hours each week.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
Caregiver
Capital Senior Care
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Assist up to 20 clients per week in their activities of daily living such as toileting, bathing and grooming
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, dusting and vacuuming
- Make beds on daily basis and change linen as often as required
- Engage clients in physical and mental exercises prescribed by their doctors
- Escort clients on appointments with hairdressers and physical therapists
- Provide companionship on a daily basis by lending an ear or a shoulder to lean on
- Engage wards in outdoor activities such as walking and light sports
- Prepare food or oversee the preparation of food to ensure that hygiene standards are met and that doctors' orders are being followed
- Manage laundry and ironing activities
- Run errands including grocery shopping, bills payment and mail handling
- Maintain a safe and clean environment and ensure that garbage is taken out on a daily basis
- Arrange medicines to be taken on schedule by providing appropriate reminders or administering medication only upon doctor's orders
- Observe elderly for signs of deterioration or concern and report them to the family or doctor on an immediate basis
- Maintain a record of ward's activities, behavior, and symptoms for reference purposes.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology/Criminology
UTPB
Odessa, TX05.2020
High School Diploma -
Burnet High School
Burnet, TX05.2012
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Program Planning
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and Multitasking
- Direct Patient Care
- Case Documentation
- Decision-Making
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Management
- Staff Training and Development
Accomplishments
I have successfully completed my BA in psychology with a minor in criminology at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin . I graduated Suma Cuma Lauda with a 3.5 GPA.
Licensescertificatestraining
- CPR
- SAMA
- Infection Control
- Hippa Basics
- Cultural Competence
- Basics of Workplace Safety
- Medicare Part C and D
- Models of Care-Superior
- Models of Care-Molina
- Medicare fraud, waste, and abuse
- Medicare members: Managing chronic behavioral and physical conditions
- Natural Disasters and Workplace Emergencies
- Preventing, Identifying and Responding to abuse and neglect
- Supporting Client Rights
- IPS
- First Aid
- Know Be4 Cyber Security
- Motivational Interviewing
- Use of Motivational Interviewing
- TRR
Timeline
Case Manager Supervisor and Jail Diversion Coordinator
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
12.2022 - 03.2024
Caregiver
Self Employed
04.2020 - 10.2022
Mental Health Technician (MHT)
East Central Regional Hospital
08.2018 - 02.2020
Caregiver
Capital Senior Care
01.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology/Criminology
UTPB
High School Diploma -
Burnet High School
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