LCSW at SOVAH Health Danville, Behavioral Health Unit (2020-06 – Present)
- Complete psychosocial assessments and treatment plans for patients hospitalized on inpatient psychiatry unit
- Complete individual and family sessions with patients
- Facilitate process groups utilizing CBT techniques
- Facilitate psychoeducation groups for patients
- Provide case management for effective and safe discharge planning
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
- Testify as hospital representative in Mental Health Commitment Hearings in General District Court
PC/PCMHI LCSW at Department of Veterans Affairs, Danville CBOC (Valor Healthcare) (2023-01 – 2024-04)
- Provide case management to Veterans and families
- Conduct individual counseling/therapy
- Refer members, when indicated, to community resources and other organizations
- Address issues such as advance directives and organ donation in accordance with acceptable standards
- Comply with all VA and company training requirements
- Perform initial and follow-up evaluations, including assessments
- Make rapid assessments and responds to psychiatric emergencies
- Provide evidence-based psychotherapies as necessary and appropriate
Senior Director of Clinical Services at Epic Health Partners, LLC (2017-11 – 2020-06)
- Served as a Managed Care Liaison including review of service authorizations prior to submission and providing oversight and assistance with Peer to Peer Reviews, own & track peer to peer success rate and SRA denials and approval %
- Stayed current on all DMAS & DBHDS regulation changes
- Served as the knowledge liaison of agency Policies & Procedures
- Conducted regular trainings with clinical staff in all departments
Clinical Director of Intensive In-Home services at Epic Health Partners, LLC (2017-11 – 2020-06)
- Developed policies and procedures as part of new-program development
- Implemented policies and procedures to create new program within the agency
- Directly supervised qualified mental health professionals providing direct care services
- Facilitated monthly group supervision meetings for all direct care staff
- Completed comprehensive needs assessments for children and adolescents entering Intensive In-Home services
- Completed monthly coordination of care with all outside providers to include pediatricians, psychiatrists, schools, and therapists
- Directly supervised operations manager, participating in selection of appropriate staff for cases based on personal needs and strengths
- Communicated with managed care organizations regarding eligibility, authorizations, discharges, and coordination of care
- Conducted cross-training of all staff in eligibility criteria and program policies
- Facilitated new hire orientation, training all new hires on IIH program policies
Clinical Assistant at Epic Health Partners, LLC (2017-11 – 2020-06)
- Completed comprehensive needs assessments for incoming clients in Mental Health Skill Building and Crisis Stabilization services
- Completed ongoing reviews and reassessments to gauge appropriateness of continued services
- Reviewed documentation to include individualized service plans, quarterly reports, and progress notes
- Facilitated group supervision of qualified para-professionals in mental health
- Participated in weekly staff meetings, reporting data to managers and leadership team
- Completed outpatient therapy sessions for individuals in need of personalized sessions
Licensed Mental Health Professional - under supervision at Therapeutic Intervention Services Inc. (2017-02 – 2018-11)
- Completed comprehensive assessments for incoming adult and child/adolescent clients
- Direct supervision of QMHP staff
- Provided intensive in-home, mental health skill building, therapeutic mentoring, and crisis intervention services to adult and child/adolescent clients one-to-one
- Developed and implemented personalized service plans with goals and objectives
- Provided outpatient counseling for adult and child/adolescent clients
- Communicated with community partners for well-rounded treatment of clients
Licensed Mental Health Professional - under supervision at H&W Enterprises of NC, LLC (2016-04 – 2017-02)
- Lead clinician for Therapeutic Day Treatment Program
- Completed comprehensive assessments on adult and child/adolescent clients
- Facilitated group and individual therapy sessions with children/adolescent clients
- Direct supervision of QMHP staff
- Communication with community partners for well-rounded treatment of clients
- Conducted goal setting & discharge planning for child/adolescent clients
Concentration Year Field Placement, Veterans Justice Outreach Intern at Veterans Affairs Medical Center (2015-08 – 2016-05)
- Conducted outreach visits to local and regional jails
- Completed VAMC enrollment paperwork
- Advocated for veterans on therapeutic dockets in General District and Federal courts
- Collaborated with treatment teams to ensure veteran treatment and service delivery
Foundation Year Field Placement, Social Work Intern at New River Valley Community Services, REACH CTH (2014-08 – 2015-05)
- Engaged residents at crisis therapeutic home
- Direct care of individuals with dually diagnosed intellectual disabilities & mental health issues
- Assisted in completion of activities of daily learning
- Facilitated daily activity groups for resident participation
Senior Field Placement, Social Work Intern at Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents (2014-01 – 2014-05)
- Attended interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
- Obtained information for and compose social histories of patients
- Communicated the needs of patients/their families to doctors on interdisciplinary team
- Involved children/adolescent patients in their treatment plans/goals
- Remained in communication with patients' outside service providers
- Planned and arranged discharges for patients
