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Savannah Sooter

Vine Grove,Kentucky

Summary

Accomplished in elevating mental health practices, I have leveraged over twelve years of counseling expertise and leadership skills to enhance Clinical Services. Skilled in fostering team growth and cultivating a culture of safety, I work to ensure that patient well-being is prioritized at every level. I focus on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and strategic initiatives, and am committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality care. I am to ensure that the services provided are both effective and compassionate.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Grief Counselor

Hosparus Health
02.2024 - Current
  • Develop and maintain partnerships within the community, ensuring that grief and loss counseling services are known and available to those who would benefit.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive grief support programs.
  • Continually assesses the developmental, educational, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of clients
  • Developed individualized grief counseling plans for diverse client needs, resulting in improved coping strategies.
  • Support grieving clients by providing compassionate and empathetic counseling sessions.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a safe and supportive environment for shared healing experiences.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
  • Stay informed about current research and best practices in grief counseling through ongoing professional development.

Clinical Social Worker

Hosparus Health
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Provide compassionate and comprehensive social work services to patients and families in a hospice setting.
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments to understand the unique needs and challenges of each individual and family unit.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement personalized care plans.
  • Offer emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention to patients and their families facing end-of-life issues.
  • Facilitate communication and decision-making processes among patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
  • Advocate for the psychosocial needs of patients, ensuring a holistic approach to care.
  • Foster a supportive and empathetic environment to enhance the overall quality of life for hospice patients and their families.

Director of Clinical Services

Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Recruiting, orienting, and supervising the therapist staff. This included planning, directing, and evaluating their work and taking corrective action when necessary.
  • Increasing staff productivity and growth through professional role modeling and expectations, employee evaluation processes, and provision of employee education/training.
  • Planning and chairing Program Evaluation Committee and Clinical Leadership. Attending and participating in Performance Improvement, Quality Council, Medical Executive and other hospital meetings/committees.
  • Coordinated the delivery of care with hospital departments and actively participated in on-going development of quality programming.
  • Responsible for maintaining fidelity standards of the evidence based models being utilized within the hospital.
  • Assigning qualified therapists to all individuals admitted in the hospital for provision of treatment.
  • Ensuring quality and timely documentation and communication with referring therapists.
  • Monitors and consults in the implementation and completion of biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, treatment team meetings, individual/family/group therapy, psychological assessments, and the documentation of these.
  • Assisted in providing coverage for therapists due to vacation, sick leave, training days, scheduling conflicts, or census fluctuations.
  • Establishes and attends meetings to provide pertinent information related to clinical services and the provisions of quality health care.
  • Responsible for maintaining accreditation standards of JCAHO, Medicare, Medicaid, and other pertinent organizations.
  • Ensures that all clinical services are in compliance with the Office of Inspector General as well as the Joint Commission and with all State and Federal Regulations.
  • Reviewing charts to determine appropriateness of documentation of services/interventions provided.
  • Assisting in overseeing all outpatient programs: Intensive Outpatient Programs, Partial Hospitalization Programs, and Medication Management Services.

Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
09.2015 - 12.2021
  • Assisted the DCS in recruiting, orienting and supervising the therapist staff
  • Participation and contribution in Program Evaluation Committee and Clinical Leadership. Attending and participating in Performance Improvement, Quality Council, Medical Executive and other hospital meetings/committees as needed
  • Active participation in development of quality programming.
  • Assisted in coordinating delivery of care with hospital departments and actively participated in on-going development of quality programming.
  • Assisted in maintaining fidelity standards of the evidence based models being utilized within the hospital.
  • Monitored and consulted in the implementation of all therapist interventions with clients, families, and community partners.
  • Assisted in providing case coverage for therapists due to any absences, scheduling conflicts, or census fluctuations.
  • Assisted in maintaining accreditation standards of JCAHO, Medicare, Medicaid and any other pertinent organization.

Therapist

Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
12.2012 - 09.2015
  • Provided individual, family and group therapy to a caseload of patients (general expectation was 32 hours per week of direct services.)
  • Developed comprehensive aftercare plan reflecting patient specific problems and available resources
  • Participated in treatment team meetings, contributing to the multidisciplinary team by writing and updating treatment plans
  • Revising treatment plans based on progress with patient and their family
  • Administered and completed Psychosocial Assessments
  • Documentation of all services provided, including discharge summaries, in the patient record
  • Maintained ongoing contact with referral sources and family members to keep them abreast of patients' progress
  • Participated in committee and professional meetings necessary for hospital performance
  • Acted as a resource for unit staff members and program therapists to inservices, train and provide guidance with regard to patient care.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Western Kentucky University

Bachelor of Social Work -

Murray State University

Skills

  • Joint Commission Survey Preparation: Successfully led the preparation for two separate triennial Joint Commission surveys, ensuring full compliance with accreditation standards
  • Suicide Risk Assessment Program Implementation: Spearheaded the research, review, and implementation of a new suicide risk assessment program Served as a master trainer and coordinated comprehensive training across clinician, nursing, and physician departments
  • Compliance and Policy Review: Conducted weekly reviews of state and federal compliance, including the analysis of Kentucky Revised Statutes Played a key role in drafting and implementing policies to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Policy Development and Implementation: Developed and implemented policies for both clinical and nursing staff, aligning them with program needs This included coordinating training, conducting assessments, and restructuring processes as necessary
  • Performance Improvement: Actively participated in performance improvement processes, addressing patient acuity, and reducing staff and patient injuries through targeted interventions
  • Clinical Program Development: Led the development and implementation of clinical programs, including special programs and monthly rotating initiatives for six individual units Oversaw the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
  • Program Assessment and Leadership Reporting: Developed and presented program assessments and performance improvement achievements to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and recommendations
  • Staff Management and Development: Managed yearly evaluations, conducted interviews for staff promotions, and handled disciplinary actions Reviewed plans of correction and provided feedback and direction for employee education and development

Timeline

Grief Counselor

Hosparus Health
02.2024 - Current

Clinical Social Worker

Hosparus Health
08.2023 - 02.2024

Director of Clinical Services

Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
12.2022 - 08.2023

Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
09.2015 - 12.2021

Therapist

Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
12.2012 - 09.2015

Master of Social Work -

Western Kentucky University

Bachelor of Social Work -

Murray State University

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