Sherry M. Becker
Hampstead,NC
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive background in screening and interviewing patients to identify underlying health issues. Selected, approved and documented individualized treatment processes, plans and procedures. Systematic and detail-oriented recordkeeper with updated and comprehensive medical records.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Therapist/Owner
Play Solutions Inc.
02.2013 - Current
- Worked independently as a provider of behavioral health services and sole owner of a private practice
- Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical treatment in alignment with client needs
- Completed assessments and developed customized treatment plans
- Diagnosed mental health disorders using DSM-V multiaxial criteria
- Applied various therapeutic methods, including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Child-Centered Play Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to treat clients in an outpatient therapy setting
- Planned and organized individual and family therapy for clients ranging from three to 18 years of age
- Collected information about clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods
- Documented client information in a timely manner
- Prepared and submitted client billing to payor source
- Managed day to day operations of agency.
Military Family Life Counselor
Centene and Magellan Healthcare
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Worked independently in a military school-based setting providing solution focused, short term therapy to children and their families
- Improved clients' coping and resiliency in the areas of relocation adjustment, deployment stress, grief and loss, anxiety, reunion and reintegration, and relationship issues
- Provided support in navigating available resources
- Developed and facilitated daily support groups for children.
Case Management Supervisor
Howell Support Services, LLC
06.2006 - 01.2013
- Provided leadership, guidance, and support to Qualified Professionals across multiple locations
- Developed and implemented person centered treatment plans to address client needs and goals
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services
- Documented daily service notes according to Medicaid guidelines.
QI/QA Coordinator
Yahweh Center Children's Village
09.2004 - 07.2006
- Evaluated accuracy of existing quality assurance measurement techniques, implementing improvements to increase efficacy and reduce errors
- Assisted with local and state Medicaid audits
- Developed corrective action plans
- Monitored, tracked, and analyzed data regarding client incident reports
- Managed and reviewed daily treatment notes for accuracy and compliance standards
- Organized and maintained client service records, along with personnel records, according to Medicaid standards
- Coordinated referrals and admissions into a Residential Treatment program
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public
- Developed and implemented client rights and confidentiality training programs for staff.
QI Monitoring Coordinator
Eastpointe Human Services
11.2003 - 09.2004
- Provided oversight, supervision, and guidance to staff within the Quality Improvement team
- Conducted thorough routine and complaint reviews of services in a four county catchment area
- Documented provider performance, requested necessary corrective action plans, and completed provider monitoring reports utilizing a point based system
- Organized, completed, and submitted monthly reports to the state level regarding provider performance
- Assisted with Medicaid appeals and audits
- Provided management of the Peer Review committee ensuring service record compliance with Medicaid guidelines
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
CAP-MR/DD Coordinator
Eastpointe Human Services
07.2000 - 11.2003
- Recruited, hired and trained CAP-MR/DD case management staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees
- Fostered professional networks and relationships with service and resource providers to promote continuity and quality of care for clients of the CAPMR/DD program
- Managed and monitored program activities and evaluated quality for improvement recommendations
- Developed and administered budgets, authorized expenditures and monitored financial indicators
- Provided support and guidance to staff in the development of person centered treatment plans and the delivery of services
- Screened potential service providers and provided support and guidance to ensure compliance with licensing rules, Division standards, and CAP-MR/DD provisions
- Determined eligibility for service, maintained waiting list, and awarded 'slots' to clients based on their level of eligibility and funding availability
- Completed local utilization management reviews of CAP-MR/DD services in a timely manner
- Provided representation for the agency at state meetings and conferences, obtaining information concerning policy or program changes, and disseminating to staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
East Carolina University
05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina
05.1995
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Critical Thinking
- DSM-V
- Treatment Planning
- Communication
- Clinical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Time management abilities
LICENSURE / RELEVANT TRAINING
Licensed Clinical Social Worker- NC-C008265- 4/11/2013
Registered Play Therapist
EMDR Trained Clinician
MCG- Electronic Prior Authorization- Future of Care Coordination Course
ASAM- Utilization Management Course
Timeline
Military Family Life Counselor
Centene and Magellan Healthcare
08.2017 - 06.2021
Clinical Therapist/Owner
Play Solutions Inc.
02.2013 - Current
Case Management Supervisor
Howell Support Services, LLC
06.2006 - 01.2013
QI/QA Coordinator
Yahweh Center Children's Village
09.2004 - 07.2006
QI Monitoring Coordinator
Eastpointe Human Services
11.2003 - 09.2004
CAP-MR/DD Coordinator
Eastpointe Human Services
07.2000 - 11.2003
Master of Arts - Social Work
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina
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