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•Conduct over 12 biopsychosocial assessments and lead therapeutic groups to evaluate patients' psychological, social, and biological factors influencing their health and overall well-being.•Strengthen department community referrals by collaborating with local agencies to ensure seamless inpatient and outpatient care transitions. •Demonstrate expertise in planning and effectively managing and executing a time-sensitive project by developing a sensory room, and creating policies, procedures, and standardized workflows that support patients in regulating their emotions.

•Coordinated community health initiatives, instrumental in securing grant opportunities and driving sustainable impact for maternal health, behavioral health, and social determinants of health. •Performed research on evidence-based practices in developing interventions aligned with the organization's maternal and mental health standards. •Cultivated stakeholder relationships and partnerships through attending local events and cross-functional consortium meetings fostering collaboration and community growth.

•Navigated insurance complexities for over 100 members, facilitating care transitions and maximizing benefit utilization by 25% via the Social Determinants of Health Assessments. •Co-led dynamic team huddles to communicate organization action items to enhance team cohesion and performance. Trained 4 employees on organization guidelines and compliance to ensure an operational workflow. •Achieved 100% on member quality assurance audits every 30 days to maintain a Medicare Star rating of 4 and higher.

•Led initiatives within interdisciplinary care teams to reduce hospital readmissions by 3% through strategically developing and utilizing social determinants of health assessments. To reveal crucial insights into patient needs and barriers. •Actively engaged in community outreach events to connect with community members to educate on chronic diseases, provide community resources, and spread knowledge on Beacon’s Care Coordination program. •Facilitated 1:1 visits with over 30 patients on disease management to improve disease knowledge and self-management skills.

Masters, Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work