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Sierra Moore

Lenexa,KS

Summary

Currently in the third year at Marillac, deeply passionate about joining the intensive outpatient program, driven by commitment to growth within the health system and evolving career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on productivity, efficiency, and reliability, aims to foster a cohesive team environment through selfless leadership. Post-graduation, plans to promptly embark on clinical hours, furthering dedication to professional development. If granted the opportunity, eager to dedicate current downtime to enhancing knowledge and skills, thus becoming an even stronger candidate for this role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Intake Coordinator

The University of Kansas Health System- Marillac Campus
02.2022 - Current
  • Serves as initial point of contact for those inquiring about adolescent and adult acute inpatient psychiatric hospitalization
  • Coordinates, communicates, and assists in monitoring workflow and work tasks necessary to manage fluctuating volumes
  • Assisted in training 9 employees
  • Gather information to present to psychiatric nurses and psychiatry team for review of admission in call center for both Marillac and Strawberry Hill
  • When adolescent patient arrives at hospital, responsible for collecting general demographic and basic clinical information from patient and accompanying adult(s)
  • Chosen by admissions manager

Education

Masters in Social Welfare -

University of Kansas
Overland Park, KS
05.2024

Bachelor of Science, Psychology -

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.2021

Skills

Clinical Leadership: Selected as a representative for intake coordinators during integration of call centers, facilitating enhancements in workflows for Strawberry Hill Collaborating with Organizational Improvement team in April 2024 to further refine these processes and elevate standard of patient care

  • Evidence-Based Practices: Experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Play Therapy and Art Therapy for adolescents and adults in a private practice setting
  • Patient Engagement: Ability to engage adolescent patients and their families in therapeutic process, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment through use of psychoeducation in both inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Coordination and Management: Over two years of experience in collaborating with families to schedule appointments, facilitate in person intake assessments in an acute behavioral health setting
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Comfortable in interdisciplinary settings and collaborating with other healthcare professionals such as: nurses, psychiatrists, family youth specialists, etc to provide comprehensive care to children and families with behavioral and developmental challenges
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to empathetically and effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues
  • Licensure and Education: Anticipating completion of LMSW requirements in May 2024, with intentions to sit for licensure exam ahead of graduation
  • Computer Literacy: Proficiency in utilizing Epic to complete registration, biopsychosocial assessments, utilization and review notes as well as safety planning Experience in utilizing Simple Practice for in person or telehealth sessions and completing clinical notes

Practicum Experience

  • Kansas City Counseling (08/2023-04/2024) Proficient in delivering individual and family therapy to adolescents and adults, employing a strengths-based approach to promote growth and resilience. Skilled in utilizing a diverse range of modalities such as Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to tailor interventions to the unique needs of each client. Experienced in collaboratively creating treatment plans with clear objectives that align with and empower clients to achieve their therapeutic goals effectively.
  • The University of Kansas Health System - Marillac Campus (08/2022-04/2023) Conducted thorough biopsychosocial clinical assessments for adolescent clients, enabling comprehensive understanding of their unique needs and circumstances. Successfully obtained UR (Utilization Review) authorizations for patients from various payors, ensuring access to necessary treatment services. Shadowed group, family, and individual therapy sessions with the therapy team, gaining valuable insights into effective therapeutic techniques and approaches. Additionally, curated resource lists for patients' support systems to utilize during their inpatient stay, facilitating ongoing support and access to necessary resources beyond treatment sessions.
  • Survivor Link - Americorps - University of Kansas (08/2022-07/2023) Chosen as 1 of 99 students across 14 Universities to be a part of this program, Facilitated presentations on supporting survivors at practicum placement, Created a resource map with school cohort covering the state's interpersonal violence (IPV) resources, Participated in several trainings about IPV and IPV intervention.

Timeline

Behavioral Intake Coordinator

The University of Kansas Health System- Marillac Campus
02.2022 - Current

Masters in Social Welfare -

University of Kansas

Bachelor of Science, Psychology -

Kansas State University
Sierra Moore