Misty Witherington Email & Phone Number

Goodlettsville, Tn, Us

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) & Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP):Managed utilization processes with insurance companies, securing over 95% authorization rate for hospital payments through strategic negotiations and detailed precertification/concurrent reviews.Developed and executed targeted marketing strategies, increasing patient enrollment in hospital programs to largest within Tristar region.Organized and tracked patient programs using advanced spreadsheet management, improving data accuracy and compliance. Conducted audits on staff notes to ensure billing accuracy.Worked directly with patients to navigate healthcare needs, resources, and aftercare transitions.

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital:Efficiently managed utilization with insurance companies, achieving a 90% approval rate for patient care coverage.Spearheaded the interview team for new hires, significantly improving staff training and onboarding processes.Enhanced treatment documentation and regulatory compliance by expertly analyzing and revising treatment notes and plans.Treatment team planning, collaboration, communication, discharge planning, and problem-solving with a wide range of individuals from Psychiatric medical doctors, nurses, social workers, patients, and their families.

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital:Led over 100 group therapy sessions focusing on emotional resilience, enhancing patient safety and educational outcomes.

Crisis Stabilization Unit: Ensured patient safety and supported recovery by coordinating outpatient resources, leading to an improvement in patient transition processes.

Seriously emotionally disturbed (SED) and Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) youth: Advocated for over 50 children in clinical, court, and educational settings, enhancing medication management and support services by integrating comprehensive family and psychiatric resources.

Served as a positive role model for at-risk youth, facilitating their successful completion of Youth Villages programs and DCS, improving program engagement.

Provided crucial emotional and physical support to terminally ill clients at various care facilities, ensuring comfort and dignity during their final stages of life.

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology

Minors: Mental Health Services & Sociology Related coursework: Issues and Ethics in Mental Health Services, Multicultural in Psychology &.

Associate Of Applied Science, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies