Proactive and resourceful case manager with background in mental health services. Organized professional who works easily with staff, clients, and families to meet service's needs. Detailed-oriented and multi-tasker who thrives in challenges environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enrollment Wavier Service Coordinator
MetroCare Services
Dallas, TX
07.2023 - Current
Meets with development disability customers at their homes, listening carefully to ascertain their needs, and helping them determine what services they require
Make recommendations for, and explain services to customers based on their needs.
Helps customers access services to help them achieve the quality of life they desire
Meets with development disability services providers to learn their services to arrange services for customers, advocate for our customers, and make sure they are taking care of our customers
Assists when a crisis arises, be available to help link and assist customers to secure services that will enable them to prevent future crises
Meets with customers monthly or quarterly to ensure they are getting needed services, to evaluate the effectiveness of the services in meeting needs, and to determine new problems and interventions.
FAMILY CONNECTIONS CONSULTANT
Arizona Cooperative Therapies
Phoenix, AZ
11.2021 - 06.2023
Work in a clinical setting and perform duties such as but not limited to intakes
Coordinate referrals in a timely manner as designated by Pinnacle Leadership
Assist families with community resources and current community outreach programs should they be appropriate
Assist in the creation of healthy family dynamics as well as positive parenting tactics deemed acceptable by the State of Arizona
Complete and assist in the completion of family assessments while also maintaining the ability to effectively communicate assessed needs and concerns
Crisis management
Assist in parental skill sessions while promoting healthy family functioning and the negation of current or potential risk factors.
Discharge Planner Specialist
Lifewell Behavioral Health
Phoenix, AZ
06.2021 - 11.2021
Participates in inpatient calls, discharge ready calls with the RBHA, staffing, and provides support to clinical team in identifying and developing clinically appropriate discharge plans
Provides technical support, guidance, and/or assistance in completing the Hospital Admission Continuity of Care Checklist due to the RBHA
Attends morning meetings regularly to discuss members who are inpatient for medical and psychiatric stays, provides resources, and/or discusses ongoing follow-up supports post-discharge
Serves as a point of contact for the RBHA regarding members who are in an inpatient setting
Work with the internal Housing Specialist and Rehab Specialist to review and monitor members who are in residential care settings and are ready to step down.
Caseworker Specialist I
STATE OF UTAH
10.2020 - 05.2021
Coordinate assessments and support for clients
Complete field work assignments to complete assessments used to support persons initial person-centered support plan (PCSP) and budgets; supports intensity scale and community supports questionnaire
Provide consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate advice, and/or facilitate decisions
Coordinate and refer services of community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the court, and/or other community partners with families, clients, or patients receiving services
Assess clients/patient needs
Develops and implements plans to meet those needs.
Community Case Manager
South Valley Services
South Jordan, UT
05.2020 - 10.2020
Support and empower shelter residents and individuals in the community to achieve their goals and navigate community systems
Inform and educate communities regarding domestic violence as well as how to recognize, respond, and refer individuals who need services
Providing safety planning, referrals, and a connection to appropriate services - while also maintaining the safety, security, and cleanliness of the shelter
Provide guidance, technical assistance and direction to statewide contractors, community stakeholders, and case management staff to ensure adherence to programs
Coordinate programs and tasks as needed to ensure timely and quality completion of administration goals.
PASRR Habilitation Coordinator
INTEGRAL CARE
Austin, TX
12.2017 - 03.2020
Maintain 35-50 caseload of individuals with IDD/MI to provide specialized services in the nursing facility
Provides habilitation coordination services to individuals receiving services through IDD PASRR Habilitation Coordination including developing and monitoring the implementation of the individuals HSP
Coordinating and monitoring the delivery of services and services from other sources
Maintain information on the number of individuals with IDD admitted to a nursing facility, diverted from a nursing facility, and residing in the nursing facility more than 90 days
Provide assistance to help resident to access appropriate specialized services necessary to achieve a quality of life and level of community participation acceptable to the designated resident.
Education
B.S - Criminal Justice
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL
05.2012
Skills
Skill in establishing project objectives and overseeing various tasks
Skill in tracking project advancement
Skill in recognizing issues, assessing options, and executing resolutions
Skill in working cooperatively with a variety of teams
Skill in analyzing complex program and policy issues
Skill in developing and updating standards and procedures
Skill in assessing and suggesting enhancements for programs
Skill in teaching and offering technical support to others
Certification
First Aid Certification
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Enrollment Wavier Service Coordinator
MetroCare Services
07.2023 - Current
FAMILY CONNECTIONS CONSULTANT
Arizona Cooperative Therapies
11.2021 - 06.2023
Discharge Planner Specialist
Lifewell Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 11.2021
Caseworker Specialist I
STATE OF UTAH
10.2020 - 05.2021
Community Case Manager
South Valley Services
05.2020 - 10.2020
PASRR Habilitation Coordinator
INTEGRAL CARE
12.2017 - 03.2020
B.S - Criminal Justice
Bethune-Cookman University
First Aid Certification
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