Experience

Erie County Care Management, Inc.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Health Choices Director

  • Jan 2020 - Present

• Warren State Hospital Liaison for Erie County

  • Dec 2016 - Jan 2020

  Job Responsibilities: o Ongoing clinical monitoring and assessment of client’s treatment progresso Establishing and maintaining rapport with clientele during their treatmento Assessing an individual’s readiness to return to community living environmento Coordination with the State Hospital, Community Providers, and Family to facilitate appropriate discharge planningo Reviewing insurance plans to ensure coverage of medications and aftercare serviceso Connecting individuals to the least restrictive setting capable of meeting client’s unique needso Recommendations for appropriate levels of care when discharge planningo Providing education and understanding of available resources within Erie Countyo Facilitating solution focused discussions to address barriers to discharge for challenging cases o Reporting accurate information back to county designees pertaining to hospital census and discharge barriers

• Administrative Case Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Jan 2020

  Job Duties Include: - The completion of Mental Health Assessments with consumers to determine a preliminary diagnosis as well as evaluate base eligibility for mental health services in the community -Monitor and Coordinate with inpatient personnel to develop appropriate discharge planning -Complete referrals for services and coordinate with Mental Health providers to ensure consumers are connected with community supports -Provide diversion efforts when appropriate to keep consumers in the least restrictive mental health setting based upon presenting needs and symptoms-Monitor authorization for higher level of care services including residential treatment for adults and crisis residential services

• High Fidelity Wraparound Facilitator

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Responsible for working with families and youth with severe emotional disturbances to address the family’s current needs • Coordinate and collaborate with system partners as well as service providers to ensure task completion of action steps relevant to the treatment plan• Facilitate team meetings consisting of the family, youth, system partners, providers, and community/natural supports to lead a brainstorming process with all members• Advocate for family and youth to ensure Family Voice and Choice during treatment planning• Develop strengths based Family Plans of Care to assist in guiding the process, and tracking completion of goals• Assist in the development of crisis stabilization plans which capitalize on prevention stage• Link families to community supports as well as natural supports to motivate and empower the family



Family Behavioral Resources

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mobile Therapist/Behavior Specialist

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Conduct weekly therapy sessions within home and community environments with children and adolescents diagnosed with a variety of disorders including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Consult and Collaborate with all team members (including family members, school staff, community staff, insurance agency, psychologist/psychiatrists, and PCPs) to ensure consistency of treatment across all settings. • Conduct initial intakes and interviews with all families prior to the treatment process in order to accurately gather all necessary information. • Develop individualized treatment plans, write daily progress notes, and develop monthly treatment reviews as well as data analyses to assess progression or regression of treatment. • Maintain a case load of approximately 10 weekly clients



The Achievement Center, Erie PA

• Intern/Outpatient Counselor

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Provided individualized outpatient treatment to children and adolescents using a variety of techniques including play therapy, client centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.• Utilized organizational and collaboration skills in order to prepare for the summer treatment program for children with ADHD.• Provided group therapy for children 10-12 in which a number of areas were addressed over an 8 week period including social skills, anger management, coping skills, relaxation techniques, and family relationships. • Assisted in conducting initial intake interviews with families.• Assisted with the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) alongside a Licensed Professional Counselor.

• Therapeutic Support Staff

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Provided behavioral modification interventions to children diagnosed with ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Autism. • Assisted in modeling and transferring skills to parents and school staff in order to assist in decreasing problem behaviors.• Ran a number of discrete trial procedures for early intervention clients.• Collected data using data collection tools in order to assist in charting any progression or regression in client’s goals.