Kimberly Smith, Ma, Lmhc, Lpc, Mac, Qualified Supervisor Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, FL, US

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Independently evaluated, diagnosed, and treated adult and adolescent mental health patientMaintained accurate, detailed, and timely completion of medical records.Maintained patient confidentiality and complied with all federal and state health information privacy laws.Supervised LMHC/LMFT interns, regularly conferring with interns to promote and evaluate.

United States

Provided mental health services to eligible adults, adolescents, and children through telehealth.Ensured adherence to federal, state, and company policies and procedures for clinical treatment and documentation of mental health therapyservices.Facilitated referrals to other programs and community agencies as necessary.

Performed duties to authorize and review utilization of mental health and substance abuse services provided in inpatient, outpatient, and intermediate care settings.Provided and/or reviewed intakes and initial evaluations.Conducted brief focused treatment interventions.Monitored quality of care.Collected and analyzed utilization and cost of care.

Prepared and completed group therapy for patients regarding addictions and mental health issues.Served as Lead Therapist when assigned, supervising therapists involved in providing assessment, counseling, referral, placement, andrelated services to clients and resolving problems and mediating conflicts encountered during daily operations at.

Facilitated facility admissions by performing initial assessment and referral activities for all in-coming and potential patients.Consulted with medical staff, other hospital staff, and third-party payers regarding recommended level of care for potential patients.Provided clinical information to third-party payors to obtain authorization for inpatient.

Provided a wide range of psychosocial assessments and preliminary diagnostic impression, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and/or casemanagement services to patients in a correctional facility as part of an established multidisciplinary treatment team and behavioral healthprogram.Collected supporting information about patients through interview.

Provided utilization management for TRICARE South eligible beneficiaries for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services.Performed assessment of clinical data received via telephonic, electronic, and written transmission to determine TRICARE ABA benefits,TRICARE manuals adherence, acuity of needs, appropriate services requested, and complete an.

Provided individual and group co-occurring counseling to individuals living with HIV/AIDS.Conducted intake assessments, urinalysis tests on clients as needed, initiated referrals to psychiatric care and other community services asneeded, and documented clients' progress and behaviors in a timely manner.Worked collaboratively with medical providers on.

Provided individual counseling by utilizing evidence based practices such as Motivational Interviewing to local college students for substanceabuse treatment and prevention.Facilitated HIV and substance abuse prevention though evidence based interventions such as VOICES/VOCES and Prime for Life to localcollege students.Provided HIV testing to local college.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• HIV tester and group facilitator for the Safe for Life Program, a HIV and substance abuse prevention program that targets African Americans 18-24 at Edward Waters College and surrounding communities.My responsibilities.
• Facilitated HIV and substance abuse prevention though evidence based interventions such as VOICES/VOCES and Prime for Life to local college students.
• Provided HIV testing to local college age students and members of communities at high risk for HIV.
• Educated 50 clients each week on the prevention and treatment of HIV and other STDs.
• Collected HIV risk assessment data and entered findings in a centralized database.

Brunswick, GA

• Provided individual therapy using evidence based practices to children living at a residential facility.
• Conducted intake assessments and treatment planning for children in foster care and living at a residential home.
• Conducted 25 one-on-one counseling sessions per week.
• Revised treatment plans in consultation with clinical psychiatrist based on patient progress.
• Counseled clients to help them understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
• Encouraged clients to get involved in social, recreational and other therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Advanced Studies In Human Behavior

Master'S Of Arts, Mental Health Counseling & Marriage And Family Therapy

Bachelor'S Of Arts, History And Psychology

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Residence Hall Judicial Board National Society of Collegiate Scholars Phi.