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Steven Carlson

Apopka

Summary

Licensed clinical social worker with 35+ years of experience in behavioral health, care management, and clinical assessment across state agencies, military settings, and managed care organizations.

Expertise in utilization review, crisis intervention, and coordinating care for diverse populations.

Proven ability to evaluate medical necessity and deliver effective individual counseling to improve client outcomes.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Online therapist

Better Help
San Jose
03.2021 - Current
  • Facilitate virtual therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support in high-stress situations.
  • Utilize evidence-based practices to support mental health needs.
  • Assist clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
  • Deliver appropriate therapy based on diagnosis and individual needs.

Pediatric Field Care Manager I

Centene Corporation
Orlando
02.2019 - Current
  • Assess member eligibility for various health programs and services.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in field care management techniques.
  • Maintain detailed records of all interactions with clients.
  • Monitor client progress, evaluate outcomes, and adjust care plans accordingly.
  • Develop and implement care management plan to address needs and goals.
  • Conduct initial assessments and periodic reassessments of clients' needs and eligibility for services.
  • Utilize technology and healthcare information systems to streamline care coordination and documentation processes.
  • Manage caseloads effectively, prioritizing needs and ensuring timely access to necessary services.
  • Communicate with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Behavioral health reviewer

Oklahoma Health Care Authority
Oklahoma City
09.2018 - 02.2019

Evaluated medical necessity for inpatient hospitalizations of children and adolescents, ensuring appropriate care and resource allocation.

Assessed need for therapeutic foster care placements and continued stays, facilitating optimal patient outcomes.

Conducted after-hours evaluations while on call, delivering timely support to patients in crisis.

Clinical Social Worker

Millenium Medical Services
Norman
03.2012 - 02.2019

Conducted psychosocial assessments and developed treatment plans for nursing home residents, enhancing mental health support.

Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions for nursing home residents, effectively addressing diverse mental health needs.

Mental Health therapist

Tinker Air Force Base
Oklahoma City
01.2017 - 09.2018
  • Employed with the mental health clinic on base to provide mental health services to active duty military personnel.

Behavioral Health reviewer

Oklahoma Health Care Authority
Oklahoma City
01.2012 - 12.2016

Evaluated medical necessity for inpatient hospitalizations of children and adolescents.

Determined need for therapeutic foster care placements and continued stays for all patients.

Provided after-hours evaluations while on call to ensure timely support.

Clinical Social Worker

Tinker Air Force Base
Oklahoma City
08.2011 - 12.2011
  • Employed with the mental health clinic on base to provide mental health services to active duty military personnel.

Clinical Social Worker

Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality
Oklahoma City
11.1996 - 07.2011

Provided supervision to twelve behavioral health reviewers from January 2000 to March 2003.

Responsible for various reports that were crucial to the functioning of the behavioral health department.

Evaluated medical necessity for inpatient hospitalizations of children and adolescents.

Determined need for therapeutic foster care placements and continued stays for all patients.

Provided after-hours evaluations while on call to ensure timely support.

Served as coordinator for the Retrospective Review of all community mental health centers in the state of Oklahoma.

Clinical Social Worker

Albemarle Mental Health Center
Hertford
03.1986 - 02.1996
  • Assessed client needs through comprehensive interviews and evaluations.
  • Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
  • Conducted therapy, provided crisis intervention and educated patients and families.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
12-1984

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Teletherapy best practices
  • Treatment planning
  • Medical record documentation
  • Evidence-based therapies
  • Client assessment
  • Clinical counseling
  • Utilization review
  • Client advocacy
  • Forensic evaluation
  • Case management

Certification

Certified Clinical Social worker North Carolina 01/01/1993 to 02/01/1996

Timeline

Online therapist

Better Help
03.2021 - Current

Pediatric Field Care Manager I

Centene Corporation
02.2019 - Current

Behavioral health reviewer

Oklahoma Health Care Authority
09.2018 - 02.2019

Mental Health therapist

Tinker Air Force Base
01.2017 - 09.2018

Clinical Social Worker

Millenium Medical Services
03.2012 - 02.2019

Behavioral Health reviewer

Oklahoma Health Care Authority
01.2012 - 12.2016

Clinical Social Worker

Tinker Air Force Base
08.2011 - 12.2011

Clinical Social Worker

Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality
11.1996 - 07.2011

Clinical Social Worker

Albemarle Mental Health Center
03.1986 - 02.1996

Master of Science - Social Work

West Virginia University
Steven Carlson