Be the Light offers individual counseling, mental health workshops/trainings/presentations with a focus on trauma-informed care, clinical supervision for counselors, mental health assessments, and mental health-centered merchandise (t-shirts, coffee mugs, and canvas tote bags).

Provide clinical supervision to Ohio counselor trainees, Ohio dependently licensed counselors, and Ohio independently licensed counselors seeking supervisory designation.

Conducted court-ordered diagnostic evaluations for persons referred to the Court Clinic, including face-to face interviews and collecting collateral information. Provided expert testimony as required. Consulted with attorneys, probation, and court officials, as needed. Prepared written report of findings/recommendations. Met productivity requirements and complete necessary documentation according to agency policy.

Evaluated youth via diagnostic assessment to determine their mental health status, needs, and appropriate treatment or support. Collaborated with other mental health professionals to develop treatment plans and provide referrals to appropriate services.

Humana Behavioral Health Shining Star - June 2016Conducted clinical assessmentsDetermined the needs of the patient and requesting appropriate and timely referrals, and providedmedical necessity determinations, and certificationsEngaged in the reassessment of patients in facility-based careParticipated in case management by obtaining clinical updates, making timely, positive medical necessity determinations and certifications, treatment and discharge plans from providers and performing necessary follow up on patientsLocated and/or worked with Provider Development to assess providers for patient carePerformed prospective, concurrent, retrospective, and on-site reviews in a timely and efficient manner and certified care in accordance with LifeSynch Utilization Review Policy and ProcedureUnderstood and engaged in risk management procedures such as identifying, coordinating, and following through on sentinel events, quality concerns, complaints, and performance standardsUndertook quality improvement procedures such as chart audits, peer review, and clinical case consultationParticipated in on-call proceduresAdhered to Quality Improvement StandardsEngaged in self-monitoring procedures and performance standardsAssisted callers in understanding the nature of LifeSynch services and community resourcesAbided by the Policies and Procedures of LifeSynch and the Clinical DepartmentAdhered to state and federal regulations, including URAC, NCQA, federal law and individual state Departments of Insurance

Completed intake admission paperwork with clients and their familiesCompleted clinical diagnostic assessments, reviewed diagnostic criteria, developed a diagnosis, and made appropriate treatment recommendations

Acted as the lead mental health clinician for each youth assigned and provided support to the child and the foster caregiversCompleted diagnostic assessments and mental health counseling, both individual and family, where clinically appropriateWorked cooperatively with birth families, encouraging their involvement, where appropriateWorked with both foster families and biological families as needed, and assisted each youth in achieving his/her stated academic, personal, permanency, social and medical goals as developed in their individual service plan.

Provided direct patient care for children and adolescents, and assisted healthcare team members on the Residential Psychiatric Unit of the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

Ensured the safety and security of clients in a transitional, residential group home setting and de-escalated crisis situations when necessary.

Under the supervision of a licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor, provided individual counseling services to adults in an outpatient setting. Responsible for all clinical documentation and coordination of care with other providers, including diagnostic assessments and treatment plans.

Maintained a case load of 50-55 adult clients diagnosed with a mental illness, provided support and linkage to community resources, as well as served as an advocate for clients in their communitiesCase Manager of the Month - March 2011

Utilized CPST services to provide specific, measurable, and individualized services to each child/adolescent served. Applied mental health interventions that focused on the individual's ability to succeed in the community; identified and accessed needed services; and assisted the individual with making improvements in school, work, and family integration.