Francesca Bastone Email & Phone Number

Brewster, Ny

•Oversee the everyday functioning of the Brewster Apartment Treatment Program alongside the Program Director •Deliver Medicaid-reimbursable restorative services to adults suffering from severe mental illness that are directly related to the achievement of the client’s independent living goals, such as medication management training, symptom management, rehabilitation counseling, daily living skills training, etc. •Create and maintain service plans, progress notes, and other written… Show more •Oversee the everyday functioning of the Brewster Apartment Treatment Program alongside the Program Director •Deliver Medicaid-reimbursable restorative services to adults suffering from severe mental illness that are directly related to the achievement of the client’s independent living goals, such as medication management training, symptom management, rehabilitation counseling, daily living skills training, etc. •Create and maintain service plans, progress notes, and other written documentation required to support the client’s services•Edit and review all client service plans and quarterly reviews created by staff•Edit and select all Medicaid-reimbursable restorative services billing reports•Responsible for administrative duties such as reviewing and submitting time sheets for staff, scheduling, requesting and distributing petty cash, food money, PNA etc. to clients and staff and other money management duties, and supervision of staff •Oversee maintenance of client charts•Ensure that clients receive the proper types and amounts of medication as prescribed by their physician. Oversee medication log to ensure all SfC medication rules and policies are enforced properly•Regularly contact and document contact with therapists, psychiatrists, medical physicians, and family members•Conduct screening interviews for potential admits and assist in discharge planning of residents when needed Show less

White Plains, New York

•​Coordinate the overall functions of the community residence, providing temporary housing and rehabilitative services to individuals with psychiatric disorders working towards independence. •​Hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of staff.•​Prepare staff timesheets, petty cash expenditures, Medicaid billing and other administrative reporting duties including budget review.•​Ensures that unit staff teaches the skills and provide or secure the supports necessary for clients to… Show more •​Coordinate the overall functions of the community residence, providing temporary housing and rehabilitative services to individuals with psychiatric disorders working towards independence. •​Hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of staff.•​Prepare staff timesheets, petty cash expenditures, Medicaid billing and other administrative reporting duties including budget review.•​Ensures that unit staff teaches the skills and provide or secure the supports necessary for clients to achieve their overall rehabilitation goal and move on to more independent living.•​Develop and sustain working relationships with local community provider agencies, clinics, day programs, social services, and any other collateral supports.•​Ensure units and programs are in compliance with OMH regulations.•​Conduct intake interviews of prospective clients; provides crisis intervention.•Carry a small caseload of 1-2 clients Show less

Yorktown Heights, Ny

• Assists with the development of occupation-based intervention plans and strategies on the basis of the stated needs of the client as well as data gathered during the evaluation process in collaboration with the client and others. • Formulate and implement intervention plans and strategies that are culturally relevant, reflective of current occupational therapy practice, and based on available evidence.• Effectively interact through written, oral, and nonverbal communication with the… Show more • Assists with the development of occupation-based intervention plans and strategies on the basis of the stated needs of the client as well as data gathered during the evaluation process in collaboration with the client and others. • Formulate and implement intervention plans and strategies that are culturally relevant, reflective of current occupational therapy practice, and based on available evidence.• Effectively interact through written, oral, and nonverbal communication with the client, family, significant others, colleagues, other health providers, and the public regarding client issues, status. • Under the direction of an administrator and /or OTR/L will collect, organize, and report on data for evaluation of client outcomes Show less

Bronx, Ny

• Assists with the development of occupation-based intervention plans and strategies on the basis of the stated needs of the client as well as data gathered during the evaluation process in collaboration with the client and others. • Formulate and implement intervention plans and strategies that are culturally relevant, reflective of current occupational therapy practice, and based on available evidence.• Effectively interact through written, oral, and nonverbal communication with the… Show more • Assists with the development of occupation-based intervention plans and strategies on the basis of the stated needs of the client as well as data gathered during the evaluation process in collaboration with the client and others. • Formulate and implement intervention plans and strategies that are culturally relevant, reflective of current occupational therapy practice, and based on available evidence.• Effectively interact through written, oral, and nonverbal communication with the client, family, significant others, colleagues, other health providers, and the public regarding client issues, status. • Under the direction of an administrator and /or OTR/L will collect, organize, and report on data for evaluation of client outcomes Show less

Scarsdale, Ny

•Deliver Medicaid-reimbursable restorative services to adults suffering from severe mental illness that are directly related to the achievement of the client’s independent living goals, such as medication management training, symptom management, rehabilitation counseling, daily living skills training, etc. •Create and maintain the service plans, progress notes, and other written documentation required to support the client’s services•Ensure that clients receive the proper types and… Show more •Deliver Medicaid-reimbursable restorative services to adults suffering from severe mental illness that are directly related to the achievement of the client’s independent living goals, such as medication management training, symptom management, rehabilitation counseling, daily living skills training, etc. •Create and maintain the service plans, progress notes, and other written documentation required to support the client’s services•Ensure that clients receive the proper types and amounts of medication as prescribed by their physician• Regularly contact and document contact with therapists, psychiatrists, medical physicians, and family members • Set up clients with the appropriate financial and medical benefits • Assist clients in discharge and transition to alternative housing •Transport clients and assist clients if needed during medical appointments, appointments at Dept. of Social Services and Social Security Administration, etc. Show less

East Elmhurst, New York

•Facilitated job readiness courses for sentenced male/female inmates at Rikers Island•Developed lesson plans that incorporated workforce development skills such as resume writing, cover letter writing, and interviewing skills •Developed and implemented interactive game to improve information retention•Completed administrative tasks including correspondence with agencies and data entry•Researched employment and grant opportunities to aide inmates with transition back to… Show more •Facilitated job readiness courses for sentenced male/female inmates at Rikers Island•Developed lesson plans that incorporated workforce development skills such as resume writing, cover letter writing, and interviewing skills •Developed and implemented interactive game to improve information retention•Completed administrative tasks including correspondence with agencies and data entry•Researched employment and grant opportunities to aide inmates with transition back to communities Show less

Associate'S Degree, Occupational Therapist Assistant

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Delta Tau, Independent Research Project, Member of the Psychology Club, Participant in facilitating Safe.

Advanced Regents Diploma