Experience

ASPIRE WELLNESS CENTER, INC

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Therapist

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  • Engage in the provision of psychotherapy for a full caseload of adults and adolescents with mental illness, addiction, criminal justice, and/or housing and benefit issues • Coordinate care with medical providers for clients receiving medications with therapy • Report on clients’ behalf regarding their adherence to their treatment with outside providers, parole and probation officers, school counselors, and family members • Discuss cases with rest of clinical team in order to best facilitate their care both internally and with any necessary outside referrals made to other levels of care • Both attend and facilitate CEU trainings on mental health, addiction, and social issues; enter progress notes and treatment plans in the EHR, Practice Fusion Show less



Health Care for the Homeless

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Therapist Case Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Engaged in the provision of psychotherapy and case management for a full caseload of adults with a history of homelessness as part of the Assistance in Community Integration Services (ACIS) Medicaid pilot program • Delivered evidence-based therapeutic techniques in-person, electronically, and in the field from a trauma-informed lens to establish therapeutic rapport and trust • Assisted clients in navigating complex social service systems in the completion and submission of applications for benefits, redetermination, energy assistance, and food • Mediated and advocated on clients’ behalf with the housing authority, landlords and property managers, and utility providers to attain and maintain housing and utilities • Entered therapy and progress notes, assessments and screenings, treatment plans, and medical referrals and appointments in the EHR, Athenahealth; provide rep payee services for clients Show less



LifeLong Medical Care

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Social Work Intern, Recovery Focused Medical Care Team

  • Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Conducted substance use counseling via telehealth, utilizing brief intervention, harm reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing • Supported patient induction and maintenance on medications for addiction treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder through psychoeducation and case management • Active member of an interdisciplinary team of medical and other mental health providers, engaging in care coordination and scheduling follow-up appointments • Provided in-person education and counseling on MAT with street medicine team at a county-operated needle exchange program during the COVID-19 pandemic • Entered progress notes and bio-psycho-social assessments into the clinic’s EHR, Epic Show less



American Society of Addiction Medicine - ASAM

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern, Quality Improvement

  • May 2020 - Jul 2020

  • Assisted in expansion of Level of Care Certification Program to independently assess treatment programs’ ability to deliver services consistent with the ASAM Criteria • Cross-walked Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities’ (CARF) rating elements for specific levels of care and withdrawal management with ASAM Criteria • Presented findings on overlap and gaps between CARF’s rating elements and ASAM Criteria to the ASAM Criteria Strategy Steering Committee to guide program expansion Show less



Telecare Corporation

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Social Work Intern, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Administered bio-psycho-social assessments, risk screenings, and safety planning for intake of new clients for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Intensive Case Management (ICM) teams • Provided individual therapy to ACT and ICM clients, utilizing evidence-based treatments such as dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and seeking safety • Collaborated with clients to develop treatment plans based on their recovery goals and lived experience in the mental health care system and larger community • Engaged family members, agency providers, and other supportive individuals to structure service delivery to meet the client where they are at • Drafted clinical notes and related documentation to bill Medicaid for provided services Show less



American Society of Addiction Medicine - ASAM

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, State Advocacy & Government Relations

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Monitored and orchestrated responses to legislation and regulations that expand or impact access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT)• Advised treatment providers on legislative testimony and effectiveness of negotiations with targeted state legislators and administration officials• Educated fellow stakeholders, policymakers, and officials on the disease of addiction, treatment standards, role of MAT in treatment, and patient and provider stigma• Organized coalitions with other mental health, addiction treatment, and recovery organizations to collaborate on advocacy and education• Prepared and presented on issues related to substance use disorders and MAT for national medical and policy conferences Show less

• Specialist, Advocacy, Policy, & Payer Relations

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Planned Hill Day for treatment providers, individuals in recovery, and families of addiction patients to advocate for federal legislation to increase access to MAT• Assisted individuals with addiction and their families in locating MAT and other treatment providers, as well as research on standards and best practices• Presented at congressional briefing on substance use and addiction among US veterans, as well as co-occurring mental health disorders, housing issues, and involvement in the criminal justice system Show less



The Maryland General Assembly

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senate Legislative Aide

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  • Acted as liaison between district residents and county and city agencies to connect and/or represent low-income individuals and families with social and financial services • Drafted legislation to assist non-English speaking residents with online translation of state agency resources, and LGBTQ couples with accessing in-vitro fertilization services • Acted as liaison between district residents and county and city agencies to connect and/or represent low-income individuals and families with social and financial services • Drafted legislation to assist non-English speaking residents with online translation of state agency resources, and LGBTQ couples with accessing in-vitro fertilization services



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Casework Intern for Congressman John Delaney

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  •Assisted constituents in filling out and submitting requests to federal agencies •Maintained, updated, and closed constituent records regarding agency inquiries •Assisted constituents in filling out and submitting requests to federal agencies •Maintained, updated, and closed constituent records regarding agency inquiries



Halter for Congress

• Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Call Time Manager & Finance Assistant

  • Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

  ● Managed candidate’s fundraising call time ● Built relationships with donors to secure new and outstanding contribution pledges ● Led finance team in executing fundraising events around Colorado ● Managed candidate’s fundraising call time ● Built relationships with donors to secure new and outstanding contribution pledges ● Led finance team in executing fundraising events around Colorado



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Intern for Congressman Chris Van Hollen

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  •Drafted constituent response letters on behalf of the Congressman •Prepared hearing summaries for the Congressman and staff •Drafted constituent response letters on behalf of the Congressman •Prepared hearing summaries for the Congressman and staff



A Whole Lot of People for John Morse

• Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Voter Registration Drive & Field Organizer

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  •Received Voter Registration Drive state certification and organized voter registration sites •Oversaw field operations to inform voters of special recall election •Received Voter Registration Drive state certification and organized voter registration sites •Oversaw field operations to inform voters of special recall election