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• Coordinate training efforts with various cross-functional areas within clinical department• Develop and administer universal training curriculum for new employees as well as ongoing training to maintain identified core competencies, including medical necessity criteria (Interqual and LOCUS/CALOCUS) and clinical trainings based on diagnosis overviews and behavior change support• Develop training curriculum based on clinical staff knowledge, needs, and areas of improvement needed as… Show more • Coordinate training efforts with various cross-functional areas within clinical department• Develop and administer universal training curriculum for new employees as well as ongoing training to maintain identified core competencies, including medical necessity criteria (Interqual and LOCUS/CALOCUS) and clinical trainings based on diagnosis overviews and behavior change support• Develop training curriculum based on clinical staff knowledge, needs, and areas of improvement needed as identified by senior leadership, staff request, or other business indicators• Participate in cross functional teams to identify and solve system issues• Develop teaching aids such as handbooks, multimedia visual aids, and computer tutorials as applicable• Identify gaps in training and implement improvements in training programs• Review and recommend updates to policies and procedures Show less

Austin, Tx

- Triage referrals received from Health Plan counterparts to various services offered throughout Cenpatico- Communicate effectively with Health Plan counterparts, peers, and management to meet enrollee’s needs in a timely manner- Assess and document the needs of identified enrollees and refer to regional staff - Educate enrollees on multiple psychoeducational topics; such as, medication management and importance of appointment compliance- Provide training to Health Plan… Show more - Triage referrals received from Health Plan counterparts to various services offered throughout Cenpatico- Communicate effectively with Health Plan counterparts, peers, and management to meet enrollee’s needs in a timely manner- Assess and document the needs of identified enrollees and refer to regional staff - Educate enrollees on multiple psychoeducational topics; such as, medication management and importance of appointment compliance- Provide training to Health Plan counterparts on when and how to send a referral to Cenpatico- Provide new hire training and coaching of new staff Show less

- Perform telephonic case management with members with a focus upon behavior change- Complete assessments with clients involved in Integrated Medical-Behavioral Case Management services- Participate in case management services in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with Clinical Department and Program Policy and Procedures- Assess the needs of identified members and work with providers and medical counterparts to develop an individualized plan of care and provide… Show more - Perform telephonic case management with members with a focus upon behavior change- Complete assessments with clients involved in Integrated Medical-Behavioral Case Management services- Participate in case management services in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with Clinical Department and Program Policy and Procedures- Assess the needs of identified members and work with providers and medical counterparts to develop an individualized plan of care and provide care coordination assistance to members, guardians and providers- Utilize Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Oriented approaches in communication with members- Work collaboratively with medical case managers to provide consultative assistance and participate in joint care plan- Attend and participate in scheduled clinical case staffing to include Frontline Leader, Peers, and Program Psychiatrist- Assist peers with side by side new hire training and coaching of new staff Show less

-Facilitated group therapy and assessed progress of clients through group therapy notes-Completed psychosocial assessments and master treatment plans with clients through individual interviews-Provided clients with resources for discharge and made appointments when necessary-Spoke with clients and family members regarding treatment

Austin, Tx

- Facilitated residential group therapy and assessed progress of clients through group therapy notes- Worked with clients on a one-on-one basis and assessed progress through weekly individual notes- Completed assessments with clients through individual interviews- Attended all mandatory meetings regarding clients- Facilitated family therapy whenever appropriate- Co-facilitated multi-family group- Completed treatment plans with clients through individual sessions-… Show more - Facilitated residential group therapy and assessed progress of clients through group therapy notes- Worked with clients on a one-on-one basis and assessed progress through weekly individual notes- Completed assessments with clients through individual interviews- Attended all mandatory meetings regarding clients- Facilitated family therapy whenever appropriate- Co-facilitated multi-family group- Completed treatment plans with clients through individual sessions- Facilitated Intensive Out Patient group therapy and assessed progress of clients through group therapy notes Show less

- Co-facilitated group therapy and assessed the progress of clients through group therapy notes- Completed psychosocial assessments of clients through individual interviews- Completed Master Treatment Plans with clients- Attended all mandatory meetings regarding clients- Spoke with clients and family members regarding treatment- Provided clients with resources for discharge and made appointments when necessary

- Coordinated programs to educate residents in life skills, social justice, and diversity awareness- Counseled students about academics and daily life problems- Served as role model for proper and ethical behavior- Communicated effectively with residents, supervisor’s, and division managers

The University Of Texas At Austin

- Created campus wide events to educate students in regards to issues of dating violence, stalking and sexual assault - Head Coordinator of Take Back the Night in April 2010 for Sexual Assault Awareness Month- Communicated effectively with fellow coordinators and CMHC staff in regards to funding and advertisements. - Performed with VAV theater group to educate students on the subtleties of VAV issues

The University Of Texas At Austin

- Founded student organization group to allow all students access to advocacy and volunteering in regards to the VAV issues- Created by-laws, fund-raised, ran meetings to facilitate discussion around VAV issues, and coordinated volunteers for VAV events around campus

Master Of Science (M.S.), Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology