Sherri Creel
DeBary
Summary
Licensed Mental Health Clinician with over 30 years of experience in diverse mental health settings. Expertise in providing clinical therapy to children, adolescents, and dual-diagnosis patients in inpatient and outpatient environments. Proven track record in case management and behavioral health review, contributing to the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities grant. Collaborated with stakeholders across eight states to enhance education and training for individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Region 4 Behavioral Specialist
Alliant Health Solutions
Atlanta
09.2022 - Current
- Engage, improve, and advance mental health and substance use services in long-term care facilities in Region 4 (AL, FL, GA, MS, KY, NC, SC, TN).
- Conduct outreach to nursing facilities to initiate engagement with the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF).
- Assess, coach, and guide nursing home facilities with quality improvement methodology that is data-driven.
- Respond to consultations for technical assistance from nursing facilities.
- Engage state, local, national, and federal organizations to promote the work of the COE-NF.
- Complete written reports of consultation results and interventions.
- Presented SMI and SUD trainings at national and state nursing facility associations and collaborations.
Quality Advisor-National Covid Resiliency Network
Alliant Health Solutions
Atlanta
11.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with teams at Morehouse School of Medicine to implement best practices in healthcare quality management and COVID immunizations.
- Developed training materials for staff on quality improvement protocols surrounding COVID immunizations.
Clinical Reviewer
Alliant Health Solutions
Atlanta
03.2017 - Current
- Proficiently completed behavioral health desk reviews for Medicaid and commercial insurance business, including writing reports and summarizing audit conclusions for submission to the health plan.
- Identified and addressed fraud, waste, abuse, or other areas against best practice standards among data; discussed immediate issues with management personnel when required.
- Prioritizes daily project workflow to achieve on-time, high-quality contract deliverables.
- Consistently ensures policy citation and compliance with Medicaid and CMS guidelines.
Care Manager
Magellan Virginia CMC
Henrico
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Reviews several different mental health services for Medicaid recipients.
- CM reviews clinical information submitted by providers and authorizes services based on medical necessity.
- Reviewed two services: Intensive In-Home services for children and adolescents, and Inpatient Acute Hospitalization for children, adolescents, and adults.
Onsite Care Coordinator
Magellan Medicaid Administration
Orlando
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided on-site treatment support for the Florida Statewide Inpatient Program (SIPP).
- Care coordination with mental health professionals, who review the treatment and discharge plans developed for SIPP program residents.
- Facilitated resident movement to appropriate, less restrictive levels of care when clinically possible.
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
University Behavioral Center
Orlando
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Provided individual, group, and family therapy to the adolescent girls' unit for sexual trauma in a hospital residential setting.
- Utilized trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Utilized Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
- Formulated treatment plans and discharge planning.
- Participated in clinical rounds with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality care for the resident.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Private Practice
Family Psychiatric Services, Inc.
DeBary
02.2010 - 01.2012
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
- Documented service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Provided individual and family therapy sessions to promote mental well-being.
- Case management and collaboration with a psychiatrist and nurse practitioner.
Contracted Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Circles of Friends Services, Inc.
Deltona
05.2009 - 01.2012
- Provided home-based individual and family therapy.
- Completed mental health assessments with clients.
- Supervised therapeutic visitation of parents and children.
- Documented treatment plans, treatment reports, and progress notes.
Certified Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessor
Kidspeace, Inc (Formerly STAR Consultants, Inc)
Longwood
03.2009 - 01.2012
- Completed mental health assessments for children in foster care.
- Evaluated individual needs of children for tailored support plans.
- Conducted assessments to identify developmental and behavioral challenges.
Residential Living Coordinator
Florida United Methodist Children's Home
Enterprise
12.2007 - 05.2009
- Clinical oversight of the plan of care for residents in the unit of service including quality assurance.
- Supervision of Child and Family Therapists.
- Coordination of training for new and existing staff.
- Responsible for daily supervision of direct care staff and their assigned duties.
- Participated in the budget process for the unit of service.
Child and Family Therapist
Florida United Methodist Children's Home
Engerprise
05.1998 - 12.2007
- Provided counseling services to children and families in crisis situations.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to individual residents' needs and goals.
- Liaison between the psychiatrist and resident.
- Maintained medical records.
Mental Health Therapist/Supervisor
Circles of Care, Inc.
Melbourne
07.1991 - 06.1993
- Provided individual and group therapy to residential clients.
- Liaison between psychiatrist and client.t
- Maintain medical records for Medicaid.
- Supervised one therapist and approximately 20 clients.
Behavior Therapist/Alternate Supervisor
Carlton Palms Educational Center
Mount Dora
03.1988 - 07.1991
- Implemented prescribed treatment plans to autistic/developmentally disabled residents.
- Provided data collection for the clinical team.
- Responsible for six (6) staff and forty-eight (48) clients in an alternative supervisory role.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL02-1991
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08-1986
Skills
- Behavioral assessment
- Quality improvement
- Data analysis
- Training development
- Policy compliance
- Healthcare management
- Technical assistance
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Certification
Certified Instructor for the Crisis Prevention Institute in Verbal De-escalation strategies.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Region 4 Behavioral Specialist
Alliant Health Solutions
09.2022 - Current
Quality Advisor-National Covid Resiliency Network
Alliant Health Solutions
11.2020 - Current
Clinical Reviewer
Alliant Health Solutions
03.2017 - Current
Care Manager
Magellan Virginia CMC
01.2016 - 03.2017
Onsite Care Coordinator
Magellan Medicaid Administration
02.2014 - 01.2016
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
University Behavioral Center
01.2012 - 02.2014
Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Private Practice
Family Psychiatric Services, Inc.
02.2010 - 01.2012
Contracted Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Circles of Friends Services, Inc.
05.2009 - 01.2012
Certified Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessor
Kidspeace, Inc (Formerly STAR Consultants, Inc)
03.2009 - 01.2012
Residential Living Coordinator
Florida United Methodist Children's Home
12.2007 - 05.2009
Child and Family Therapist
Florida United Methodist Children's Home
05.1998 - 12.2007
Mental Health Therapist/Supervisor
Circles of Care, Inc.
07.1991 - 06.1993
Behavior Therapist/Alternate Supervisor
Carlton Palms Educational Center
03.1988 - 07.1991
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Florida
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