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Kirkland, Washington, United States

- Advocates for patients with mental disorders, substance use, and dual diagnosis with managed care organizations for the utilization of healthcare benefits- Completes prior authorizations and concurrent reviews for admissions andcontinued stay- Coordinates with the treatment team in the assessment, planning, implementation and coordination of care as well as discharge planning- Functions as a liaison between payers, the business office and the treatment team by providing information as well as feedback to assist in optimum patient care and reimbursement

Seattle, Washington, United States

- Manages Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP) members during inpatient or outpatient stays for mental health, chemical dependency, and eating disorder issues- Collaborates with USFHP case management staff on decisions regarding ongoing care.- Provides ongoing review of outside care for all external USFHP referrals for psychiatry and/or therapy.- Makes recommendations to the Medical Director regarding continuing outside care for specialty services not available within network.- Advises patients and families regarding benefits, resources, and home management options.- Educates and directs providers both within and outside the Pacific Medical system regarding benefits and utilization of services.- Responsible for managing complex patients in the outpatient setting utilizing homecare, hospice, DME and other appropriate agencies- Recommends care plan for high risk patients in the outpatient setting including communication with physicians, nurses, homecare providers or others as applicable.- Acts as a resource for managed care plan; utilizes knowledge of managed care plan administrated by Pacific Medical Centers to coordinate patient care

Greater New York City Area

● Review policy and procedure manuals of Licensed Home Care Service Agencies (LHCSAs) to ensure compliance with Article 36 Title 10 of New York State Rules and Regulations● Conduct onsite Pre - Opening and Re - Certification surveys of LHCSAs● Assess agencies’ client and personnel records, QI/QA minutes, environmental space, equipment, as well as personnel’s knowledge on the policy and procedures ● Write Statements of Deficiency and evaluates Plans of Correction

Greater New York City Area

● Led unit staff consisting of Registered Nurses and nursing aides to ensure highquality of care for patients and safe discharges● Managed daily treatment plan meetings with interdisciplinary team members tocreate successful outcomes● Improved patients’ psychiatric conditions by providing counseling on treatingdiagnoses and medication regimens● Created well-received health promotion and mental health educational groups● Prevented, managed, and de-escalate crises utilizing Preventative and Managing CrisisSituations (PMCS) skills

Greater New York City Area

● Provided a safe and therapeutic milieu for psychiatric and substance abuse patients● Utilized motivational interviewing to educate patients and families regardingmedication and disorder management● Conducted coping skills, stress management, and health promotion groups● Collaborated with the multi - disciplinary team in the development andimplementation of treatment plans● Administered medications timely and accurately in a fast-paced setting

Princeton, New Jersey

● Facilitated instructive therapy sessions daily for psychiatric patients.● Participated in the development of patients’ treatment plans.● Conducted the collection of the patient’s vital signs in a detailed manner.● Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being and reported to medical staff.

Bachelor'S Degree, Health Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 3.49