Stacie Forman
Ocklawaha,FL
Summary
Goal-oriented Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting positive attitude. Offering 16 years experience in mental health, social services, criminal justice fields implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for children, adolescents and adults suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses as well as substance use. Expertise in crisis intervention, suicide prevention and treatment analysis and planning. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with patients. Certified in ASIST and CAMS suicide interventions, Tobacco Cessation, Verbal De-escalation, First Aid/CPR
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Case Management
Silver Springs Youth Academy
09.2024 - Current
- Reviewed and developed intake and discharge planning strategies to encourage client engagement and retention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate client care and reduce case management barriers.
- Created care plans that addressed clinical and financial challenges, family requirements and facilitated patient quality of life.
- Streamlined, standardized and implemented case management processes and techniques to maximize revenue cycle.
- Managed and monitored program activities and evaluated quality for improvement recommendations.
- Leveraged case management tools and conflict management techniques to help interdisciplinary teams achieve optimal outcomes.
Outpatient Clinician
Meridian Behavioral Health
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with clients.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Led substance abuse groups to discuss various topics such as skills, communication, healthy relationships, relapse prevention, etc.
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Special interest in suicide prevention and the youth population.
Mental Health Counselor
Heart Of Florida- Marion County Jail
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist inmates.
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize additional diversion.
- Assessed the need for suicide precautions or release from suicide precautions.
- Responded to requests from inmates to speak with mental health staff.
- Provide in the moment crisis assistance for inmates in need.
Clinical Counselor
Children's Home Society Of Florida
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment.
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Managed caseload of 30+ patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Counseled children and families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
Skills Trainer/MI Case Manager II
Southeast Human Service Center
02.2009 - 07.2021
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Unit Secretary/Psychiatric Technician
Prairie St. John's
10.2006 - 02.2009
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
To-Go Specialist, Bartender, Server
Olive Garden
04.2015 - Current
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Listened and responded to guest requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Achieved standards for speed and accuracy.
- Accurately follow restaurant recipes when preparing drinks.
- Developed and managed relationships with guests to drive recurring visits.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology And Addiction Counseling
Aspen University
Denver, CO04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Rasmussen College
Fargo, ND05.2013
Skills
- Care Plan Development
- Suicide Precautions Expertise
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Patient Referral
- Psychiatric Population Familiarity
- Care Coordination
- Intake Screening
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Clinical Documentation
- Mental Health Evaluations
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- HIPAA/42 CFR-Part 2 Requirements
- Team Leadership
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Timeline
Director of Case Management
Silver Springs Youth Academy
09.2024 - Current
Outpatient Clinician
Meridian Behavioral Health
03.2023 - 09.2024
Mental Health Counselor
Heart Of Florida- Marion County Jail
10.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Counselor
Children's Home Society Of Florida
06.2021 - 09.2022
To-Go Specialist, Bartender, Server
Olive Garden
04.2015 - Current
Skills Trainer/MI Case Manager II
Southeast Human Service Center
02.2009 - 07.2021
Unit Secretary/Psychiatric Technician
Prairie St. John's
10.2006 - 02.2009
Master of Arts - Psychology And Addiction Counseling
Aspen University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Rasmussen College
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