WILLIAM SAVALA
Marion,AR
Summary
Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges. Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives. Experienced therapist familiar with client assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assessment & Referral Clinician/Therapist
Perimeter Behavioral Health
06.2021 - Current
- Conducts intake interviews to establish and assess for appropriate level of care
- Receives incoming inquiry calls and conducts an initial intake screening to establish viability for services
- Accurately and appropriately assesses the psychosocial and emotional status utilizing knowledge and skills related to children, adolescents, adults and the special needs of the geriatric population
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
Mental Health Care Coordinator
St. Francis Hospital
10.2015 - 05.2021
- Receives screened referrals and schedules clients for intake assessments
- Conducts comprehensive assessments to determine client needs and eligibility for services
- Conducts initial financial screening and may refer client for determination of
- Participates with multi-disciplinary team in assigning intake cases to primary counselors
- Responds to emergency and/or crisis situations; performs intervention and takes appropriate action to optimize patient safety, clinical screening including assessment and evaluation to assess risk and initiate action
Clinical Care Coordinator
Beacon Health Options
09.2015 - 04.2021
- Develops and maintains the Plan of Care and makes information related to the Plan accessible to providers and Members as needed and upon request
- Care Coordinator is responsible for informing the PCP of all Plan of Care goals and tasks
- The Care Coordinator is responsible for obtaining copies of all treatment and service plans, and coordinating services between those plans with a goal of preventing duplication of services, ensure timely access to needed services, and identification of any service gaps for the members
- Increased operational efficiency by developing improved filing systems for confidential client records and reports
Mental Health Specialist
U.S. Navy
12.2001 - 07.2017
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2023
Doctoral - Behavioral Health
Cummings Graduate Institute For Behavioral Health
Tempe, AZ09.2026
Skills
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Documentation Review
- Obtaining Authorizations
- Patient Health Information Access
- Utilization Review
- Discharge Planning Coordination
- Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
- Best Practices and Standards
- Progress Notes Updates
- Interviewing Techniques
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Determine Medical Necessity
Accomplishments
Doctoral of Behavioral Health studies candidate from Cummings Graduate Institute
Timeline
Assessment & Referral Clinician/Therapist
Perimeter Behavioral Health
06.2021 - Current
Mental Health Care Coordinator
St. Francis Hospital
10.2015 - 05.2021
Clinical Care Coordinator
Beacon Health Options
09.2015 - 04.2021
Mental Health Specialist
U.S. Navy
12.2001 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Mental Health
Walden University
Doctoral - Behavioral Health
Cummings Graduate Institute For Behavioral Health
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