Danielle Weitzel Email & Phone Number

Casselberry, FL, US

Maitland

• Provided telephonic case management services to caseload of 65 high risk members following rapid rehospitalization including initial evaluation, person centered care planning, and communication with community providers
• Collaborated with inpatient providers to develop secure discharge plans for effective follow up care in the community
• Assisted members with accessing treatment in community including residential, substance rehabilitation, and outpatient mental health care
• Demonstrated knowledge of plan benefits and criteria for treatment to assist member's in accessing appropriate care
• Engaged in ongoing evaluation of member's needs to determine appropriate level of care and to step up or down as needed
• Consistently maintained compliance with departmental requirements for documentation deadlines, NCQA requirements, and HEDIS measures

Orlando, Florida Area

• Provided biopsychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, short term counseling, group therapy, goal setting, needs assessment, case management, group therapy, and discharge planning for adults on a psychiatric.
• Coordinated discharge planning including 7 day follow up appointments and referrals for placement in higher levels of care including substance rehabilitation, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities
• Participated with treatment and discharge planning with a multidisciplinary team, including medical director, social work, and nursing team
• Developed thorough knowledge of resources available in the community for mental health and substance treatment
• Conducted monthly audits of social work team to ensure compliance in with managed care and department standards
• Trained and supervised team of master's level interns to monitor effectiveness in administration of interventions

Orlando, Florida Area

• Provided personal counseling and long term psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children from low SES backgrounds
• Performed thorough intake assessment with biopsychosocial, DSM-5 diagnosis, and safety planning
• Maintained up to date caseload of 40+ clients with assessments, treatment plans, and timely clinical documentation
• Provided case management services including needs assessment and accurate referral to community resources
• Managed large scale quality review and tracking of all outpatient clients and related services for purposes of grant evaluation
• Collaborated with community partners to create opportunities for outreach activities including tabling and presentations

Orlando, Florida Area

• Managed case load of six adult and adolescent clients including psychosocial assessment, individual counseling, treatment planning, ongoing assessment, referral to appropriate services, and discharge planning
• Facilitated ‘After Care’ group to establish new clients presenting for services following inpatient stay
• Co-lead psychoeducational groups with licensed clinicians with focus on trauma, symptom management, and women’s issues
• Trained and managed team of three interns in monthly peer review of Adult Outpatient Department employees, as well as large scale quality assurance review of employees’ response to walk in clients

Orlando, Florida Area

• Conducted individual counseling including biopsychosocial, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and weekly DAP notes
• Organized and co-facilitated a psychoeducational wellness group with at risk adolescents
• Demonstrated skill with the use of Cognitive Behavioral techniques and interventions
• Administered, scored, and tracked results of assessments including OQ-45 and Beck Depression Inventory

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

CACREP Accredited Program

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology, 3.90

Graduated Summa Cum Laude Dean's List: Spring and Fall, 2010; Spring and Fall, 2009 Presidential Honor Roll: Fall 2009 Florida Academic.