Purva Lad, Lcsw-S, Cctp Email & Phone Number

Houston, TX, US

Houston, TX, US

-Conduct an average of 4 comprehensive clinical assessments per day including identification of presenting issues, safety concerns and level of risk to admit patients across the spectrum of Menninger programs including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient levels of care.-Facilitate referrals and assist with.

Boise, Idaho, US

Houston, TX, US

- Screen patients identified at risk in the primary care setting by conducting bio psychosocial assessments.-Provide crisis and brief interventions for patients experiencing physical and mental health stressors in real time primary health care settings.-Provide direct clinical services using evidence-based interventions in the therapeutic.

Eden Prairie, MN, US

• Plan, implement and manage medical and clinical operations program for a team of 14 Behavioral Health Advocates and 2 Clinical Administrative Assistants including addressing gaps in performance metrics and expectations.
• Adapt departmental plans and priorities and process improvement activities to address business and operational challenges and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulatory and organizational guidelines.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with medical directors, pharmacists, health plan, utilization management and facilities to develop best practices to reduce recidivism of member inpatient stays and ER visits.

Houston, TX, US

• Conducted biospsychosocial assessments using appropriate diagnostic criteria to recommend, facilitate, and implement intervention strategies for a comprehensive treatment plan.
• Used counseling techniques, resource knowledge and linkage throughout the disease trajectory, including initial diagnosis, relapse, end of life, survivorship and bereavement.
• Participated in continuity of care and interdisciplinary discharge planning. Facilitated advance care planning. Coordinated and facilitated patient/family meetings and interventions as appropriate.
• Documented patient care activity in institutional electronic health record in accordance with departmental documentation policy.
• Developed, implemented and facilitated oncology-specific ASIST model based, trauma and bereavement informed suicide training for all social work staff.
• Member of Adult Memorial Service Committee, Staff Development Committee, Common Drive Committee and Suicide Work Group; Field Instructor – Fall 2017

Farmington, Connecticut, US

• Managed daily operations, productivity, performance standards and goals for a Clinical Team of 20+ employees; Increased employee productivity by 40% within first 2 months
• Oversaw enrollment and retention of Medicaid and Medicare members who utilize Nurtur’s programs across 5+ health plans
• Implemented processes and educate team regarding pilot programs and HEDIS measures as directed by health plans
• Communicated with Clinical Operations Director and Client Services Directors to address operations and client issues, concerns and progress against key measures
• Worked with the Education Coordinators to address training issues and educational needs
• Clinical Specialist for Stress and Depression programs; Conducted call evaluations, NCQA, PHII and URAQ audit preparation and serve as clinical content expert to all social workers in the company

Farmington, Connecticut, US

• Provided assessments on new participants in stress management programs to determine clinical risk and readiness to change
• Provided evidence based psychoeducation and resource coordination related to stress management
• Conducted case management on an interdisciplinary team to ensure integrated continuity of care and compliance and maintenance of electronic based documentation

Duarte, CA, US

• Completed biopsychosocial assessments for new bone marrow transplant patients
• Provided evidence based therapy, case management and resource coordination to help patients and families cope with diagnosis, treatment and bereavement issues
• Empowered patients by facilitating communication between family and multidisciplinary staff
• Co-facilitated weekly Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma Support Group
• Participated in Advanced Healthcare Directive Planning – Infrastructure Work Team

Pomona, CA, US

• Assessed and conducted intakes for clients with various mental health diagnoses including Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Personality Disorders and Substance Abuse
• Conducted ongoing individual and group psychotherapy utilizing Crisis Intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic and Interpersonal Therapy
• Member of Quality Improvement Committee and Employee Recognition Team

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Mental Health

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology