Katalin Littmann, Lcmhc Email & Phone Number

United States

North Carolina, United States

Complete emergency mental health assessments and coordinate care for Novant Health Emergency Departments in North Carolina.

Charlotte Metro

Child and adolescent partial hospitalization program therapist

Nc

• Review and evaluate disability claims to determine level of functioning based on knowledge of current medical standards of care and knowledge of the employer and the employee's job requirements, as well as the plan's definition of disability.• Resolve inconsistencies in the level of functioning.• Coordinate a strategy to determine true level of functionality.• Review claims from a medical perspective to determine if medical evidence supports disability based on contractual provisions.• Document disability status and assessment to include medical, contractual, and vocational information.• Triage disability claims into appropriate claim management tracks (system-generated changes made during clinical case review).• Act as medical consultant to Appeals Unit.• Coordinate and monitor quality of IME's and FCE's.• Coordinate internal physician consultant referrals by using supporting clinical resources and vocational resources.• Identify barriers for employees to return to work as well as identifying appropriate (optimal) health care, rehabilitation and work to facilitate an early and safe return to work.• Communicate effectively with employers, employees, and health care providers.• Manage daily relations with assigned accounts and key contacts.

Brooklyn Park, Mn - Virtual

• Review and evaluate disability claims to determine level of functioning based on knowledge of current medical standards of care and knowledge of the employer and the employee's job requirements, as well as the plan's definition of disability.• Resolve inconsistencies in the level of functioning.• Coordinate a strategy to determine true level of functionality.• Review claims from a medical perspective to determine if medical evidence supports disability based on contractual provisions.• Document disability status and assessment to include medical, contractual, and vocational information.• Triage disability claims into appropriate claim management tracks (system-generated changes made during clinical case review).• Act as medical consultant to Appeals Unit.• Coordinate and monitor quality of IME's and FCE's.• Coordinate internal physician consultant referrals by using supporting clinical resources and vocational resources.• Identify barriers for employees to return to work as well as identifying appropriate (optimal) health care, rehabilitation and work to facilitate an early and safe return to work.• Communicate effectively with employers, employees, and health care providers.• Manage daily relations with assigned accounts and key contacts.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

*Served as a gate keeper for Mecklenburg County’s network of licensed providers and consumers of mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services.*Assessed clinical needs of children and adults to best link them to appropriate level of care MH/SA/DD services in a timely manner. *Completed screenings and referrals to Care Coordination for consumers at risk for re-hospitalization, homelessness, and other marginalizing factors related to their diagnoses.*Adhered to strict corporate compliance guidelines to protect and serve consumers with MH/SA/DD according to consistent professional ethics and state and federal guidelines.*Review and processed claims for medical necessity.

*Provided oversight and clincial supervision on a Community Support Team of three qualified professionals and up to 45 consumers.*Provided outpatient and community-based therapy services to meet consumer needs.*Monitored provision of services and provided training and education in for continued learning and professional growth.*Facilitated weekly treatment team meetings and treatment planning. *Monitored and audited charts and services for strict adherence to center, state, and professional policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.

Albemarle, Nc

*Provided oversight and evaluation of outpatient mental health, substance abuse, and emergency services.*Monitored provision of services and provide training and education in areas with needed improvement.*Facilitated clinical staff meetings and treatment planning.*Monitor adherence to center, state, and professional policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.*Provided direct individual and group counseling services for MH/SA populations.*Led a weekly Dialectical Behavioral Therapy group.*Trained and supervised clinical interns and associate professionals.

*Provided oversight and supervision of enhanced benefits mental health services, including Intensive In Home and Community Support/Case Management.*Provided weekly and monthly clinical supervisions to staff with varying degrees of experience and education.*Provided training and education on the implementation of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Motivational Interviewing and Seeking Safety.*Conducted intake assessments and comprehensive diagnostic assessments for children and adults.*Provided coaching and guidance for best practice approaches.*Collaborated with staff and leadership to enhance service provision, consumer satisfaction, best practice treatment approaches, and employee morale.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Community Counseling

Activities and Societies: Mu Tau Beta Honor Society; Graduate Assistant - University Counseling Center

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Peer Mentor; Research Assistant