Experience

Siouxland Community Health Ctr
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Behavioral Health case manager

  • Dec 2018 - Present

Wel Home Health
• United States
• Mental Health Care
• Clinical Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Nov 2018


Siouxland Mental Health Ctr

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

• Crisis Care Coordinator/Activity Coordinator

  • Oct 2016 - Jan 2018

  · Worked with patients who are in crisis in their mental health and/or substance abuse. Worked to assist patients in regaining daily living skills, hope, and providing a safe place for recovery. · The goal of this program is stabilizing the patient and reintegration. · Work and empathized with patients in collaboration with team members, therapists and medication managers. · Aided making referrals to outside agencies, complete and fax CPC application for county funding.· Tracked monthly admits and referrals for statistical purposes, finalize discharge instructions, facilitate follow-up care.· Collaborated daily tasks and groups, complete daily progress notes, examine admission paperwork to ensure all information is complete and accurate, review insurance information with patient in accuracy for billing purposes.· Planned and scheduled activity program monthly along with implementing program daily. · Supervised nursing staff in completing nursing portion of discharge instructions, manage and train new and existing employees on Medicaid/ Medicare insurance and billing codes. · Advertised Sioux Rivers Region and Siouxland Mental Health by developing rapport, giving tours to Woodbury county supervisors, clerk students, and interns to build numbers and patient care.· Presided in several agency committees to break the stigma that is associated with mental health. Show less

• Creator/ Director of #Rockthestigma 15k run/walk

  • Apr 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Director of 15K run/walk to bring awareness, education, and prevention to eradicate the stigma that is associated with mental health. • Delegated tasks to committee members, develop rapport with outside agencies.• Managed monthly meetings, supervised planning process, and carrying out of event.• Developed spreadsheets, press release, sponsorship program, and online website/registration.• Promoted hope, healing, and the ability to talk up mental health.• Influenced outside agencies to partner with Siouxland Mental Health.• Collaboratively marketed for this event via television, radio, newspaper, press release, and education to community on mental health and brain health.• I was able to achieve and assemble this event by fundraising throughout the year and did not use any company money while successfully arranging this event. Show less

• Co-Director Many Faces of Mental Illessness

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Co-Director of yearly 1-day conference to bring awareness and education to our community. • Outlined, managed planning process, and secured outstanding speakers for this event.• Coordinated well rounded conference with multiple topics of interest.• Secured vendors and venue for event.• Arranged set up day prior to event.• Built rapport with current and potential speakers.• Managed speaking contracts. • Developed press release.• Marketed event via radio and television. Show less

• Community Support Specialist

  • Sep 2009 - Oct 2016

  ● Worked with severe to moderate adults with mental health challenges.● Facilitated individuals in living independently as possible.● Referrals to outside agencies.● Collaborated with team members, therapist and medication managers to ensure all basic needs were met. ● Support, advocate, and empathize with clientele.● Document daily progress notes.● Authorize units for services. ● Complete yearly paperwork including treatment and crisis plan.● Assist client in finding positive coping skills to remain mentally well. Show less


Crittenton Center
• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Caseworker

  • Feb 2007 - Sep 2008
• Community Support Specialist

  • Aug 2005 - Feb 2007