Experienced Community Service Medical Officer with 5-year record of supporting community health needs. Coordinated care for referred patients and those with chronic health conditions. Delivered top-quality patient care addressing variety of medical issues., management skills, quality assurance, program development, and training experience.
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Taylor Sallis
Chicago,IL
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Community Health Coordinato
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Improved community health outcomes by developing and implementing targeted programs and initiatives.
- Coordinated community health events, resulting in increased awareness of available resources and improved public health literacy.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in service provision and inform program development such as Member Contact Script, and HRS initial (child & adult) to provide resources and care coordination services through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Developed partnerships with local healthcare providers to increase access to care for vulnerable populations.
- Managed grant applications, securing funding for vital community health projects.
- Evaluated success of implemented programs, utilizing findings to guide future efforts in improving community health outcomes.
- Informed policymakers about pressing concerns identified through community outreach, advocating for policies that support health equity.
Advocate Aurora Health
Behavioral Health Coordinator
09.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Behavioral Health Coordinator is an onsite member of an interdisciplinary team responsible for providing and coordinating care for select panel of patients with co-morbid chronic conditions
- BHC role is to assist virtually embedded behavioral health clinician in key workflow tasks to enhance coordination of services and clinical management activities, including patient outreach, enrollment, and patient interview, gathering information, and facilitating correspondence with patients, scheduling, and rescheduling patients, and organizing weekly BH IDT process between team in order to facilitate quality and timely services provided to patients and physicians
- BJC also coordinates care between BH specialist, consulting psychiatrist, OPCM, and PCP.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based behavioral health interventions and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, person-centered care and support to individuals and families.
- Managed high-risk cases with crisis intervention strategies, contributing to a safer clinical environment for both patients and staff.
Edward-Elmhurst Health
Behavioral Health Associate
01.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
- This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and ability to respond appropriately to those needs
- BHA partners with the Charge RN, Assessment Specialist, and Psychiatrists in the ED to coordinate care for behavioral health patients until admitted or discharged
- Overall, interacts with behavioral health patients in the ED.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient support and improved outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify behavioral health concerns and determine appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety during high-stress incidents.
- Maintained accurate records, updating documentation regularly to track patient progress and inform future care decisions.
BJC Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Specialist II
09.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for caseload of clients and providing support services to the community with available opportunities while working towards recovering from serious mental illness
- Also provides community support to clients using treatment plans based on the individual’s strengths and needs while completing timely documentation of services that explains the need for the service
- Ensures mental health services are provided to clients in a timely manner
- Consult with psychiatry, Probation officers, Judge, and other staff regarding the client’s behavior over the course of the week to determine if there are any changes with the client
- Complete mental health assessments and screenings of each client trimonthly.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practices and tailoring interventions to individual needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care, resulting in improved treatment planning and coordination.
Children's Division State of Missouri
Child Protection Specialist (Child Abuse & Neglect Investigator)
09.2017 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Providing protected services on behalf of children and families in instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation
- Assess the parents’ knowledge, ability and willingness to protect their child(ren) from threats of danger
- Protect Missouri children from abuse and neglect; assuring their safety and wellbeing by partnering with families, communities and government in an ethically, culturally and socially responsible manner
- Using investigation skills determine if abuse or neglect has occurred (or is occurring), and intervene to protect the child
- Record initial and ongoing case activity
- Evaluate the necessity for placement of children in their home into temporary foster care
- Appear in family court
- Complete home visits, School visits, Hospital visits, etc
- Team decision making meetings
- Attend forensic interviews (Child Advocacy Center)
- Juvenile officer referrals/Police referrals
- Engage the child and family in identifying needs, strengths, and resources to enhance caregiver protective capacity to improve child safety and well-being through personal and collateral interviews.
- Boosted productivity by training and guiding employees.
Toddle Towne Learning Center
Teacher
09.2017 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Teach lessons to children from ages 5 and up
- Working with children with disabilities
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Education
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH
Master of Science from Industrial And Organizational Psychology
03.2024
University Overview
Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
01.2018
University Overview
Morgan Park High SchoolChicago, IL
High School Diploma
06.2013
University Overview
Skills
- Community program development
- Records Management
- Cultural Competency
- Community-based resources
- Medical terminology
- Human trafficking training
- Case Management
- Autism Experience
Personal Information
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employerTimeline
Community Health Coordinato
Blue Cross Blue Shield
03.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Advocate Aurora Health
09.2022 - 04.2023
Behavioral Health Associate
Edward-Elmhurst Health
01.2022 - 04.2023
Behavioral Health Specialist II
BJC Behavioral Health
09.2020 - 01.2022
Child Protection Specialist (Child Abuse & Neglect Investigator)
Children's Division State of Missouri
09.2017 - 09.2020
Teacher
Toddle Towne Learning Center
09.2017 - 05.2018
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Science from Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
Morgan Park High School
High School Diploma
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