Director of Case Manager with over 25 years of functional case management leadership experience. Enacts strong and collaborative approach across care continuum and manages workflow to support dynamic teams. Spearheads operational effectiveness and efficiencies to develop quality improvement activities and achieve financial goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Case Management
Sunshine Health
Sunrise, Florida
12.2017 - Current
Oversight of the Case Management Department for the Medicaid Child Welfare Specialty Plan
Managed and monitored program activities and evaluated quality for improvement recommendations.
Structured standardized case management processes to comply with regulatory agency statutes and standards.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate client care and reduce case management barriers.
Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
Director of Case Management
Cenpatico Behavioral Health
Sunrise, FL
06.2014 - 12.2017
Led the Case Management Department for the Medicaid Child Welfare Specialty Plan.
Managed and monitored program activities and evaluated quality for improvement recommendations.
Streamlined, standardized and implemented case management processes and techniques to maximize revenue cycle.
Structured standardized case management processes to comply with regulatory agency statutes and standards.
Fostered professional networks and relationships with service and resource providers to promote continuity and quality of care for clients.
Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
Managing Partner
Proactive Counseling Partners
08.2013 - 06.2014
Private Practice providing services to women and children impacted by trauma, domestic violence, divorce and life transitions.
Substance Abuse agency that provides a continuum of care, including detox, residential, halfway house, and outpatient services
Gatekeeper” to the continuum of care, responsible for supervising assessments and recommendations for services
Responsible for compliance with contract requirements with the Department of Corrections, Department of Children and Families, and Drug courts
Improved productivity in the outpatient department from 45% to 70% in three months
Assisted with implementation of electronic medical records
Increased census in the adolescent program from 10 to 18 in 3 months
Developed relationships with stakeholders in the community to collaborate with providing best treatment to substance abusers.
Chief Operations Officer
Child and Family Connections
West Palm Beach, FL
11.2010 - 10.2012
Community Based Care Agency in Palm Beach County. Lead Agency for children involved with the Dependency System.
Drove operational direction, administrative and cost efficiency and coordination of security program initiatives on behalf of clients.
Built strategic relationships with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
Managed teams of 30 professionals focused on improving initiatives to improve safety and well-being for children and families.
Director of Clinical Services
Family Connections
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2007 - 11.2010
Oversight of Clinical services for children and families while working at the Community Based Care Agency in Palm Beach County. Lead Agency for children involved with the Dependency System.
Built strategic relationships with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, behavioral health providers, judges, stakeholders, guardian ad litems.
Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
Contributed to various facility committees focused on improving different areas of clinical services.
Education
Masters - Social Work
Simmons College – School of Social Work
Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Lesley College
Cambridge, MA
Skills
Clinical Staff Management
Interdisciplinary Care
Project Implementation
Health Care System
Change Management Process
Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
Case Management Proficiency
Clinical Quality Improvement
Additional Information
Awards
, Voices of Hope 2010 Child Welfare Professional of the Year (October 2010),
Licenses
, LCSW Florida-license number SW 11209
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Massachusetts
Provider Engagement Administrator II at Centene Corporation (Sunshine Health Plan)Provider Engagement Administrator II at Centene Corporation (Sunshine Health Plan)