Tonya Pruitt
Lyles,TN
Summary
Adept at getting to the root of problems and helping patients develop effective coping skills for different life situations, triggers and traumas. Well-versed in collaborating with teams of practitioners to positively impact patient lives with a comprehensive approach. Compassionate professional in therapeutic services, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans, crisis intervention techniques, and patient-centered counseling strategies. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal client support and progress.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Therapist
The Ranch House
Nunnelly, TN
09.2022 - Current
- Served as an advocate for clients' rights while providing a safe therapeutic environment where they can openly express themselves without fear of judgment or criticism.
- Maintained accurate clinical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations and agency policies.
- Assisted in coordinating discharge planning for successful completion of program goals prior to returning home from residential facility stays.
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
- Provided comprehensive assessments of client's needs and developed treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Supported other staff members by providing consultation regarding difficult cases or offering suggestions for improving current practices.
- Delivered appropriate therapy based on diagnosis and individual needs.
- Documented staff information, service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans.
- Revised treatment plans in consultation with clinical psychiatrist based on patient progress.
- Maintained progress notes and documentation for patient health records.
- Evaluated substance use disorders and related mental health issues.
- Collaborated closely with court systems when working with individuals who were mandated into treatment due to legal involvement.
- Attended professional trainings relevant to primary therapist role such as motivational interviewing, trauma informed care.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
- Advised family members on how best to support their loved ones during recovery process.
- Monitored client progress through regular assessment of symptoms using evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients to provide support and education about addiction recovery, relapse prevention, and life skills development.
- Conducted individual therapy sessions with clients to identify and address issues related to mental health, substance abuse, and other areas of concern.
Case Manager
The Ranch
Nunnelly, USA
12.2014 - Current
- Help provide a safe and secure environment for clients during their journey to recovery
- I have assisted with new hire interviews and trainings
- Make first contact with new clients, family members and OP providers within 72 hours of admission
- Gain knowledge of what the client is looking to achieve in treatment and what they would look for in aftercare
- Open ROI's for family and OP providers
- Explain the program and insurance process to client
- Assist client with any FMLA, STD paperwork as well as any legal issue contacts that need to be made
- Work closely with Psych provider to inform them of client's requests and needs
- Work with program therapist to develop an aftercare plan that would best benefit the client in their recovery
- Search and find aftercare PHP/IOP programs as well as OP providers that accept clients insurance and would fit their needs
- Work with UR and Finance to keep the client informed of their current situation with insurance coverage, also keep UR informed of any major changes with the client that might assist with continued residential coverage
- Meet with the client once a week to follow up with them and document
- Attend daily administration meetings, once weekly business development discharge meeting and weekly program treatment team meetings
- I have been at The Ranch for 6 years and have worked in every program in some format
- I started as an overnight RA, transferred to days, was lead RA, then moved into residential supervisor and now case manager
- Provide supervision and support to team to ensure all inspections were completed properly and in a timely manner as dictated by the daily quota objective
Case Manager/Admissions
Southeast Addiction Center
Lyles, USA
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Meet with all clients weekly to address any complaints, concerns, medical needs, and discuss progress on their aftercare plans.
- Place initial calls to family, and give them contact information.
- Provide the client with recommendations for a psychiatrist, therapist, and PCP on their aftercare plan upon completion of the program, as well as work with them to secure sober living housing if they choose.
- Work as a team with UR and clinical staff to assist the client with their insurance benefits, paying for their stay in treatment.
- Update the census spreadsheet daily, schedule groups daily and print sign in sheets, Make UA list weekly
- Facilitate groups weekly, and provide documentation of each client's participation.
- Conduct all over the phone pre-admission screenings
- Admit the client when they arrive which includes admission consents, admission assessments, clinical assessments, and treatment plan goals
- Assign therapist to clients
- Complete financial forms with client upon admission
- Crisis management and de-escalation of clients when they are in relapse mode and help them apply healthy coping skills
- Complete all FMLA and short term disability paperwork
- Set all outside medical appointments, and order all Vivitrol injections through iAssist.
Quality Control Lead- Case Manager
Shoe Metro
Antioch, USA
01.2013 - 10.2014
Accounts Payable Over the Road Breakdown Tech
Venture Express
02.2000 - 09.2014
- Receive and process all bills related to over the road break downs for the fleet of 300 trucks and trailers
- Call and resolve with vendors escalated charges
- Code payment for invoices received for charges
- Process and send payments
- Receive calls from drivers for over the road breakdowns
- Locate and coordinate towing service or repair service for these issues
- Issue comchecks to drivers and vendors for over the road expenses
- Keep a spreadsheet of these checks and track them as they are processed through the system
Education
High School Diploma -
Hickman County High School
01.1984
Attended 2 semesters -
Columbia State Community College
Skills
- Grief counseling
- Group sessions
- Individual therapy
- Client supervision
- Behavioral assessment
- Anxiety treatment
- Eating disorder treatment
- Substance abuse counseling
- Depression treatment
- Treatment plans
- Family therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Self-esteem building
- Relapse prevention
- Anger management
- Motivational interviewing
- Psychoeducation
Certification
- Certified as Gatekeeper, Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network, 09/01/15
- LADAC I
References
- Elliott Dombrosky, 440-525-4750
- Charlie Clemence, 615-306-4655
- Carissa Bartnick, 937-214-1650
- Zachary Ragan, 615-417-3972
Timeline
Primary Therapist
The Ranch House
09.2022 - Current
Case Manager/Admissions
Southeast Addiction Center
01.2021 - 09.2022
Case Manager
The Ranch
12.2014 - Current
Quality Control Lead- Case Manager
Shoe Metro
01.2013 - 10.2014
Accounts Payable Over the Road Breakdown Tech
Venture Express
02.2000 - 09.2014
- Certified as Gatekeeper, Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network, 09/01/15
- LADAC I
High School Diploma -
Hickman County High School
Attended 2 semesters -
Columbia State Community College
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