Brooke Kahly, Lcsw Email & Phone Number

Outpatient Services El Cajon

Behavioral Health Court

Directed day-to-day clinical operations to the treatment team. Collaborated with a number of justice partners including but not limited to public defenders, district attorneys, city attorneys, San Diego Superior Judge, probation, parole, county officials, and court analysts. Presented in court and provided thorough assessments. Oversaw clinical records and clinical quality. Monitored member-related expenses within the program budget and contract objectives. Provided clinical group supervision to license eligible staff and succession planning along with staff development. Supervised 15 FTE’s. Responsible for hiring and retention with staff. Head of the regional culture committee in San Diego.

Behavioral Health Court

Facilitated daily morning meetings to help ensure services are following ACT model fidelity. Supervisedstaff and offered coaching for performance matters and strengthen understanding of evidence-basedpractices. Lead staff in accomplishing individualized services with members. Conducted in-custodyassessments for diversion members and presented in court. Served as a member of the court team,advocating for appropriate mental health support and treatment. Collaborated with housing vendors toensure community safety and stability of members. Completed individual and group rehab services tomembers. Tracked necessary data to ensure compliance with contract expectations and outcomes.

Diagnosed mental health, emotional, and substance use disorders. Utilized evidence-based interventions for adult clients in a private practice, outpatient setting. Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, maintained electronic files, and provided continuous treatment planning and review of progress to ensure quality and effective treatment.

Completed suicide risk assessments and provided crisis management care. Conducted daily clinics toassess mental health needs and develop treatment plans for stabilization. Assisted in reviewing, revising,and creating policy for accreditation through the National Commission on Correctional Health Care(NCCHC). Trained new mental health clinicians during their onboarding process. Served as a facilitatorfor the sheriff’s academy to teach components of behavioral health to new cadets. Led and participated in multi-disciplinary meetings for case review. Served as a member of the suicide prevention-focusedresponse team to review suicide prevention practices and suicide-related incidents within detentionfacilities. Assisted with creating assessment forms for the department’s new electronic health record andwas a superuser to train staff on changes as new developments within the EHR were implemented.

Managed a caseload of 20-25 patients. Provided individual and group psychotherapy to individuals withchronic mental illness. Participated in a multi-disciplinary team to assist with coordinating patient’s care.Completed psychosocial assessments and required documentation to demonstrate medical necessity.Created individualized treatment plans for each patient, monthly, to develop goals to maintain theirstabilization and enhance their daily living. Created expansion of and managed the Rising Above Disabilities (RAD) track. Lead the program in developing outreach efforts and engaging staff in supporting patients. Developed a manualized curriculum based on review of current evidence-based treatment practices with a specific focus for patients with intellectual disabilities and another primary psychiatric diagnosis. Screened and assessed potential candidates with a team of psychiatrists affiliated with the company. Provided service training to internal staff. Participated in a specialized team to assist with building and revising electronic health documents and facilitating ongoing support to staff through the transition to electronic medical records.

Vista, California

- Manage a caseload of 64 incarcerated male veterans- Facilitate groups on various topics including stress management, problem solving skills, adjustment issues and cognitive restructuring to promote pro-social behavior- Provide individual counseling and case management to address individual mental health needs- Provide crisis management and intervention- Perform needs assessments of inmates to develop an appropriate discharge plan for placement upon release- Prepares evaluation reports on inmates for review and consideration by members of the courts and county probation and parole- Assist in monthly statistical analysis reports measuring recidivism rates of program graduates- Coordinate, assist, and monitor the work of volunteers who contribute services to the program

- Assist with review and diversion determination on incoming court referrals for delinquents and habitual school truants- Make interim recommendations to the District Attorney's Office on court referrals- Perform pre-detention screens on juveniles placed in custody and consult with parents and family members- Perform statistical anaylsis on disproportionate minority contact regarding municipal arrests and court charges

- Helped to create the Student Alumni Association- Event planning- Generating Carthage pride- Educating students about philanthropy of giving back- Serving as a student representative on the Alumni Council- Organized a letter writing project to thank donors of the college

- Created client accounts including billing and demographic information- Compiled data for state reporting- Piloted a process to track documentation errors of clinical staff- Entered daily charges into billing software- Set up appointments for clients- Processed records requests- Shadowed clinician sessions

Master’S Degree, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Mental Health Concentration, Military Sub-concentration, Military & Veteran Social Work Caucus

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work And Criminal Justice, Graduate

Activities and Societies: Alpha Lambda Delta - Freshman Honors Fraternity, Phi Alpha - Social Work Honors Society, Alpha Phi Sigma.