Kara Laferty, LMSW, QIDP, QMHP

Chief Quality and Compliance Officer at Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
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Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States, US

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Kara is careful and competent with strong interpersonal skills and an admirable work ethic. In addition to running human subjects experiments, she helped develop the experimental protocol and helped to train new research assistants on this project. Kara was also a thoughtful and regular contributor to the lab journal club and a clear and articulate writer. I recommend her highly.

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Credentials

  • Licensed Masters of Social Work
    Michigan Department of Licensing and Affairs
    Mar, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Quality and Compliance Officer
      • Feb 2019 - Present

      • Developed Strategic Planning targets and coordinated ongoing project management efforts within a 6 County Community Mental Health system• Designed and developed data reports and analysis (using PowerBI, SQL, and Microsoft Excel) to identify macro level and individual level issues and recommendationsEmbodied the Quality model of Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) by working on continuous quality improvement through the use of data analytics and leading collaborative team review• Developed recommendations to promote system efficiencies and cost-savings while maintaining best practice for clients• Supervised a team of six staff which included positions for Customer Service, Social Media Management, Data Analytics, and Quality Show less

    • Quality and Utilization Manager
      • Feb 2015 - Feb 2019

      • Developed and implemented system wide program for Community Living Supports services which resulted in a $1.7 million reduction in the projected fiscal year 2016 budget • Developed process efficiencies within the Quality and Utilization Management programs and led a team to utilize data to drive action oriented results• Participated in a multitude of interdisciplinary teams to develop systemic programming and policies for agency-wide initiatives and trainings

  • Melian Photography
    • Midland, Michigan, United States
    • Business Owner
      • Mar 2018 - Present

      • Acted as business owner, website designer, consultant, social media manager, and photographer all while specializing in weddings and couples sessions • Managed the online social media presence of the company through Google analytics to drive content planning • Provided ongoing consultation to provide a positive client experience and epic cinematic photography • Acted as business owner, website designer, consultant, social media manager, and photographer all while specializing in weddings and couples sessions • Managed the online social media presence of the company through Google analytics to drive content planning • Provided ongoing consultation to provide a positive client experience and epic cinematic photography

  • Washtenaw County
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Client Services Manager
      • Feb 2013 - Feb 2015

      • Developed supportive relationships with assigned clients to ensure that all services provided are consumer driven and person-centered. This includes developing a plan of service, locating resources, updating assessments, referring clients to new programs, and supporting them in their goals. • Fostered recovery, self-determination, and improved quality of life by coordinating and collaborating with a consumer's network of care, including primary healthcare, family, as well as community and natural supports. • Collaborated with external agencies in the Washtenaw County area to provide clients with continuity of care, as well as coordination of care and services. • Served as the team leader for Level II Adult MI Services which included the responsibilities of meeting new clients and orienting them to CSTS services, running reports on productivity for staff, and making collaborative decisions with the team to improve team morale and increase effectiveness of service. Show less

  • The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan
    • Personal Counseling Intern
      • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

      • Conducted counseling sessions for individual clients to help them meet their goals of interpersonal therapy• Diagnosed clients utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and set collaborative goals for treatment• Demonstrated innate ability to identify issues that individuals are dealing with and showed empathy and respect for their situation in life

    • Evaluation Specialist
      • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

      • Evaluated the current Resource and Referrals program to determine whether this program was instrumental to our community as a whole• Implemented a Resource and Referrals tracking database to quantify the amount of referrals given to community treatment and support services• Collaborated and managed a committee of five individuals to research and develop ways to advocate for funding for this program as we were filling a unique gap in the local area United Way 211 program

  • Policy Research on Women and Drugs
    • Research Assistant
      • Sep 2011 - May 2012

      · Analyzed non-profit organization's program designs in relation to substance abuse disorders and interpersonal violence to inform future work and research about necessary policy change in addressing both of these issues · Transcribed interviews for further data analysis in regard to organization's integration of services · Examined quantitative and qualitative data using Qualtrics and SPSS to study relation between services rendered by organizations and community needs · Analyzed non-profit organization's program designs in relation to substance abuse disorders and interpersonal violence to inform future work and research about necessary policy change in addressing both of these issues · Transcribed interviews for further data analysis in regard to organization's integration of services · Examined quantitative and qualitative data using Qualtrics and SPSS to study relation between services rendered by organizations and community needs

  • Conceptual Development Lab
    • Research Assistant
      • Apr 2010 - Aug 2011

      · Tested both child and undergraduate participants in developmental studies conducted within the lab · Managed contact and recruitment with participants for studies using the database FileMaker Pro · Assisted parents in familiarizing themselves with research protocols being used on their children · Coded videos using the software program ELAN and entered qualitative data into Excel · Tested both child and undergraduate participants in developmental studies conducted within the lab · Managed contact and recruitment with participants for studies using the database FileMaker Pro · Assisted parents in familiarizing themselves with research protocols being used on their children · Coded videos using the software program ELAN and entered qualitative data into Excel

  • PULSE, a Discover company
    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • General Member
      • Sep 2007 - Apr 2011

      · Promoted positive well-being by providing all dormitory residents with health information regarding sexual and mental health · Coordinated events in the residence halls including Stress Relief Fairs, Alcohol Awareness programs, and Safe Sex Workshops that reached over 700 residents · Promoted positive well-being by providing all dormitory residents with health information regarding sexual and mental health · Coordinated events in the residence halls including Stress Relief Fairs, Alcohol Awareness programs, and Safe Sex Workshops that reached over 700 residents

  • Social Cognition Lab
    • Research Assistant
      • Aug 2009 - Apr 2010

      · Performed research tasks with participants and developed a new protocol looking at perception of weight and how it effects caloric judgments specifically related to individuals with eating disorders · Promoted research study by contacting participants and distributing flyers throughout Ann Arbor area · Analyzed and entered data using SPSS and Excel · Performed research tasks with participants and developed a new protocol looking at perception of weight and how it effects caloric judgments specifically related to individuals with eating disorders · Promoted research study by contacting participants and distributing flyers throughout Ann Arbor area · Analyzed and entered data using SPSS and Excel

  • Asubuhi Multicultural Council
    • Historian
      • Sep 2008 - Sep 2009

      · Addressed pertinent issues regarding cultural diversity, in addition to concerns faced by residents within the dormitories · Collaborated with other members and managed $10,000 budget to put on events for residents of West Quad such as Westifest, Stress Management classes, Meditation Night, and Taste of the World · Addressed pertinent issues regarding cultural diversity, in addition to concerns faced by residents within the dormitories · Collaborated with other members and managed $10,000 budget to put on events for residents of West Quad such as Westifest, Stress Management classes, Meditation Night, and Taste of the World

Education

  • University of Michigan
    Master, Social Work, Interpersonal Practice and Mental Health
    2011 - 2012
  • University of Michigan
    Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Gender and Health
    2007 - 2011

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