Currently licensed in CO., TX., HI., IA., and NV.Accepting the following insurance:Oxford (CO)Oscar (CO)United Healthcare (CO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of HawaiiAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield NevadaCigna (CO, TX, HI, IA, and NV)Aetna (CO, TX, HI, IA, and NV)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of TexasAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield ColoradoQuest Behavioral Health (CO, TX, HI, IA, and NV)Carelon Behavioral Health (CO, TX, HI, IA and NV)

Provide mental health services for adults via telephone or video. Currently Licensed in CO., TX., HI., IA., and NV.

Provide mental health services to senior citizens, via telephone or video. Currently Licensed in CO., TX., HI., IA., and NV.

Managed a team of social workers and re-entry specialists in a jail-based competency restoration program. Oversaw housing assignments of court-ordered adult males in 96-bed program. Provided crisis management services to high acuity patients. Conducted monthly chart review audits.

Conduct assessments and intakes with homeless veterans and assisting in providing permanent, stable housing through various Denver-metro housing authorities. While locating secure housing, the primary goal is to assist the veterans in maintaining their housing, and to address various barriers and issues the veterans are attempting to overcome; alcohol or substance abuse, mental health, social skills, etc. Referrals to VA departments are made as well as utilizing community resources. Address crisis as they arise and provide community outreach as necessary due to client vulnerabilities.

Supervised a mental health adult and juvenile caseload of clients court-ordered to State probation. Made referrals, monitored, and assisted with mental health services. Completed treatment plans and assessments to determine level of risk and to provide safety for the client and the community.

As the first state-hired social worker position, I had the opportunity to define the role of a social worker in the Iowa correctional system. I worked in special needs units, in which the offenders had serious mental health issues, developmentally disabled, or other behavioral issues. I worked in both female and male units for nearly 10 years and assisted with community release planning.