Aynur B.Tokat - Ms. Ms-Ed. Lcswr Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York

* Determine client eligibility for services.* Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and social histories.*Assess clients for substance use, support systems, physical and emotional functioning, financial stability, safety, suicidal/homicidal ideation, etc.* Develop and implement treatment plans and discharge plans that adhere with client self-determination.* Provide psychotherapy for clients who are; legally blind, visually impaired, at risk of vision loss, late onset of vision… Show more * Determine client eligibility for services.* Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and social histories.*Assess clients for substance use, support systems, physical and emotional functioning, financial stability, safety, suicidal/homicidal ideation, etc.* Develop and implement treatment plans and discharge plans that adhere with client self-determination.* Provide psychotherapy for clients who are; legally blind, visually impaired, at risk of vision loss, late onset of vision loss, physically disabled, and Traumatic Brain Injury.* Enable clients who are overwhelmed with feelings of sadness and helplessness and not able to cope with everyday problems while providing tools to manage difficult situations in a more adaptive way. * Conduct family and couples therapy sessions, to identify patterns that contribute to symptoms, break negative habits and patterns and improve communication within the family relationships. * I specialize in the treatment and management of behavioral disorders and clients who are struggling to cope with chronic multiple medical ailments negatively impacting their mood and functioning. * For collaborative history, coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams of diabetic and medical doctors, psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and mental health/medical/TBI social workers in the community.* Functioning as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team in weekly meetings. * Provide crisis management including assessment for safety. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Lighthouse Guild-Vision +Health: Mental Health Liaison Team • Telephonic assessments and mental health screenings to identify GuildNet members in need of mental health counseling and or substance abuse services.• Initiate referrals to JGB Behavioral Health Department and other community resources as diagnostically indicated such as Mobile Crisis Team.• Coordinate care with GuildNet team and JGB Behavioral Health Department around clinical information, provide support in… Show more Lighthouse Guild-Vision +Health: Mental Health Liaison Team • Telephonic assessments and mental health screenings to identify GuildNet members in need of mental health counseling and or substance abuse services.• Initiate referrals to JGB Behavioral Health Department and other community resources as diagnostically indicated such as Mobile Crisis Team.• Coordinate care with GuildNet team and JGB Behavioral Health Department around clinical information, provide support in management of psychosocial/behavioral issues and treatment interventions.• Ensure highest quality level of care for clients diagnosed with behavioral disorders, visually impaired, blind and sighted. • Documentation of clinical assessments and administrative reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.• Participate in case conferences as needed in collaboration with Diabetic Team, GN Nurse Case Managers, Social Workers and Supervisors. • Maintain client privacy and protected member health information.• Complete weekly mental health statistics. Show less

Greater New York City Area

*Coordinating care with Care Management Team (CMT).*Care management assessment, services and treatment administered for the frail adult population to achieve an optimal level of independent functioning in the community. *Assess members' psychosocial health status and social work needs.*Develop a comprehensive care plan for each member based on counseling, housing, social support and financial status.*An advocate and liaison with various governmental and private agencies such… Show more *Coordinating care with Care Management Team (CMT).*Care management assessment, services and treatment administered for the frail adult population to achieve an optimal level of independent functioning in the community. *Assess members' psychosocial health status and social work needs.*Develop a comprehensive care plan for each member based on counseling, housing, social support and financial status.*An advocate and liaison with various governmental and private agencies such as Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security to maximize support and secure services.*Provide education and support to members and their families as needed.*Care management for members who require care at a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).*Ensure close oversight and appropriateness of service utilization. Show less

33 Irving Place Ny Ny

•Coordination of care management for the member in collaboration with nurse case managers and client service associates.•Provide health and long term care to adults with chronic illness or disabilities to prevent or delaynursing home replacement and re-hospitalization.•Making decision for Medicaid services such as nursing, OT, PT, medical equipment suppliespodiatry, dentist, optometry, respiration therapy, transportation and social day care.•Educate members and family in… Show more •Coordination of care management for the member in collaboration with nurse case managers and client service associates.•Provide health and long term care to adults with chronic illness or disabilities to prevent or delaynursing home replacement and re-hospitalization.•Making decision for Medicaid services such as nursing, OT, PT, medical equipment suppliespodiatry, dentist, optometry, respiration therapy, transportation and social day care.•Educate members and family in health management and community resources.•Participate in development of re-assessment plan of care and make changes based upon findings.•Ensure utilization of services is reasonable and necessary to member health and well-being.•Maintain an oversight of member care management during hospitalization.•Ensure effective discharge planning for transfer to the community and resumption of services.•Document changes in member condition and authorize services to visit member for assessment and possible changes in the care plan.•Intervene to prevent dissatisfaction and resolve concerns and grievances.•Complete data entry in a timely manner. Show less

Office Closure 9/6/2013

Utilization Reviewer:•Assessed patient's clinical presentation to determine acuity in all levels of care.•Evaluated medical necessity for inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and, intensive outpatient settings while maximizing quality of care.•Carried caseload of approximately 30+ making medical necessity determinations and using InterQual criteria for behavioral health and substance abuse in inpatient and outpatient settings. •Authorized inpatient and outpatient… Show more Utilization Reviewer:•Assessed patient's clinical presentation to determine acuity in all levels of care.•Evaluated medical necessity for inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and, intensive outpatient settings while maximizing quality of care.•Carried caseload of approximately 30+ making medical necessity determinations and using InterQual criteria for behavioral health and substance abuse in inpatient and outpatient settings. •Authorized inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with medical necessity guidelines. •Documented pre-certification, concurrent reviews, and discharge plan including diagnosis, symptoms, interventions, goals and treatment plan for next review.•Collaborated with physicians in evaluating members for psychotropic medications.•Participated in special audits on discharge planning and re-admissions to higher level of care. •Prepared, presented and consulted high risk cases with Medical Director.•Reported safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies; CPS, DV, Elder Abuse, Tarasoff (Duty to Warn), and active suicidal members.Outpatient EAP Team:•Provided telephonic case management in a fast paced national call center.•Crisis intervention in managed care for mental health and substance abuse members using triage in emergency situations.•Established a safety plan for suicidal and homicidal members.•Identified child/elder abuse and domestic violence in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.•Evaluated clinical appropriateness of treatment within company guidelines.•Facilitated timely access to providers and services based on emergent/urgent needs.•Recruited and trained other Care Managers as necessary.•Performed Risk Management Activities for noncompliant patients.•Ensured that aftercare plan is clinically sound. •Assessed, evaluated and referred – Autism. •Coordination of care with CISD, JPRS and NSAPN. •Assessed crisis for CHIPA and BHA accounts. Show less

Greater New York City Area

•Conducted Recovery Support Groups for chronic dual diagnosis clients.•Created relapse prevention teaching materials for clients with cognitive deficits.•Assessed motivation and identified barriers to treatment and sobriety.

New York New York

•Presented clinical assessment to multidisciplinary team.•Executed clinical reviews with managed care companies.•Formulated and solidified hospital discharge plan.•Conducted individual, family and group therapy. •Strengthened and upgraded emergency entitlements.

New York New York

•Developed treatment plan and executed discharge plan upon release from inpatient unit.•Conducted individual, family and group counseling and crisis intervention.•Provided evaluation in court for chronic non-compliant patients.•Executed emergency entitlement benefit for uninsured elderly patients.*Selected as part of 9/11 Saint Vincent’s Crisis Intervention treatment team. Conducted trauma counseling and crisis intervention to family and friends of missing and injured from… Show more •Developed treatment plan and executed discharge plan upon release from inpatient unit.•Conducted individual, family and group counseling and crisis intervention.•Provided evaluation in court for chronic non-compliant patients.•Executed emergency entitlement benefit for uninsured elderly patients.*Selected as part of 9/11 Saint Vincent’s Crisis Intervention treatment team. Conducted trauma counseling and crisis intervention to family and friends of missing and injured from the 9/11 terrorist attack. Show less

New York, New York

• Performed psychiatric assessment to geriatric patients.• Designed an innovative Reminiscent Group therapy for dementia patients.• Arranged and participated in ECT treatment procedure for treatment resistant patients.• Formulated discharge plan in collaboration with Skilled Nursing Home staff.• Initiated and expedited discharge to supportive housing placements.

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