Lacey Albin, LMFT
Director of Therapist Network at LeggUP Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Board Of Behavioral SciencesJul, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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LeggUP Inc.
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United States
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Business Skills Training
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Therapist Network
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Mar 2021 - Present
• Established a fully credentialed and trained national network of 100+ therapist providers within a four-month timeframe for an innovative new Cognitive Behavioral Therapy telehealth program • Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, credentialing, and onboarding providers to maintain network growth and support increasing client utilization • Developing and iterating a robust, on-demand training system of instructional videos and written articles, in combination with live training and consultation options • Providing ongoing, individualized support to providers, including client case consultation, schedule optimization, and case management system processes • Creation and presentation of webinars, newsletters, articles, and social media posts to foster provider engagement and provide ongoing learning and development opportunities • Clinical oversight and management of provider fidelity to program guidelines and timelines to ensure adherence to health benefit contract Service Level Agreements and provision of exceptional client care • Facilitating programmatic communications, product and process updates, and relationships between LeggUP and partner telehealth company team Show less
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Newport Healthcare
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Mental Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Admissions Supervisor
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Apr 2020 - Feb 2021
• Managed onboarding, ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship of a team of Assessment Specialists within a rapidly expanding national healthcare company • Reviewed psychosocial assessments and supporting clinical documentation (e.g., hospital records, Individualized Education Program/504 Plans, neuropsychological evaluations) and conducted consultations with referents, healthcare providers, and adjunct services to render admissions determinations • Performed pre-admission biopsychosocial assessments with prospective clients and their families to determine appropriate level of care (e.g., Residential Treatment Center, Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program) • Participated in health insurance utilization review processes to advocate for client needs and obtain coverage for mental health and substance use treatment Show less
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Center for New Directions
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Therapist
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Jun 2019 - Apr 2020
• Provided counseling and mental health treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and families in a group practice setting. Presenting problems included depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, suicidal ideation, relationship and communication issues, and substance use disorders. • Utilized evidence-based, solution-focused therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing to effect substantial change and growth in a brief timeframe • Conducted needs-based assessments and case management services to connect clients with community resources • Maintained professional chart documentation, including initial assessments, progress notes, and discharge paperwork through use of Electronic Health Records system Show less
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Case Manager
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of client needs in all life domains, including mental and physical health, housing, family care, legal, and financial • Provided brief therapeutic intervention and crisis management services • Researched and connected clients to community resources on a national scale • Interfaced with mental health providers in remote regions of the United States to secure counseling services for underserved populations • Conducted comprehensive assessments of client needs in all life domains, including mental and physical health, housing, family care, legal, and financial • Provided brief therapeutic intervention and crisis management services • Researched and connected clients to community resources on a national scale • Interfaced with mental health providers in remote regions of the United States to secure counseling services for underserved populations
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Providence
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Psychiatric Therapist
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2018
• Played an integral role in the development and facilitation of the ASPIRE Dialectical Behavior Therapy-based program, including creation of policies and procedures, marketing materials, and group curriculum dedicated to providing clients and caregivers with tools and techniques to build resilience, skillfully manage challenges, and improve parent-child relationships and family system dynamics • Provided evidence-based treatment for adolescents and adults in mental health and chemical dependency Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs, with an emphasis on chronic depression and anxiety, suicidal ideation/attempts, self-harming behaviors, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. Services provided included psychoeducation, skills training; group, individual, and family therapy; and case management services. • Conducted in-depth psychosocial assessments to gather psychiatric, familial, developmental, medical, and academic background information to determine individual and family treatment needs • Ensured patient access to necessary care through ongoing management of utilization review processes surrounding insurance authorizations for treatment • Presented on a variety of substance abuse and mental health-related topics at speaking engagements for treatment and educational providers, healthcare coalitions, and students • Actively engaged in community outreach and awareness efforts surrounding mental health and addiction (e.g., team leader for Shatterproof fundraising event, participation in substance abuse prevention coalitions, presentation of resource tables at trainings and health fairs) Show less
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Children and Youth Behavioral Therapist
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Dec 2014 - Jun 2016
• Provided professional counseling and mental health treatment to a diverse population of high-risk clientele including children, adolescents, and families struggling with mental illness, severe emotional/behavioral disturbance, and substance use disorders to improve emotion regulation, interpersonal and communication skills, and functioning in the home, school, and community domains. Services provided included brief and long-term therapy, psychoeducation, parent training, social skills training, and case management services including referrals and linkage to community resources. • Conducted crisis evaluation and employed appropriate resources to ensure client safety and well-being (e.g., safety planning, In-Home Crisis services, psychiatric hospitalization) • Attended to new client referrals as Intake Clinician and ensured prompt connection to mental health assessment and treatment • Maintenance of chart documentation in compliance with Department of Mental Health/Medi-Cal standards and use of Electronic Health Records system Show less
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Almansor Clinical Services
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field-Based Therapist
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May 2012 - Nov 2014
• Provided mental health treatment to a broad, multicultural population of high-risk clientele ranging in age from 3 years to 21 years in clinic, home, field, institutional, and school-based settings. Services provided included in-depth psychosocial assessments, brief and long-term individual and family therapy, psychoeducation, parent training, and case management services. • Attended to crisis situations and provided evaluation and utilization of appropriate resources to ensure client safety and provide linkage to a higher level of care when deemed necessary (Child Protective Services, Psychiatric Evaluation Team) • Maintenance of chart documentation in compliance with Department of Mental Health/Medi-Cal standards and use of Electronic Health Records system • Obtained certification in multiple evidence-based practices: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP), Seeking Safety Show less
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Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
• Completed one-year practicum in outpatient community-based mental health clinic. Clientele included adults, couples, and children. • Developed comprehensive mental health treatment plans and employed a wide variety of therapeutic modalities and interventions to address client needs • Administered and interpreted clinical assessment measures (e.g., Outcome Questionnaire 45.2 (OQ-45.2), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), Child Behavioral Checklist (CBCL), Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS), Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS), Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI)) • Chart documentation included psychosocial assessments, process notes, and treatment summaries • Attended to client telephone intakes • Supervision included individual and group formats, formal case presentations, live session observations, and review of session videotapes as part of training process Show less
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Education
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Chapman University
Master of Arts - MA, Marriage and Family Therapy -
University of California, Irvine - School of Social Ecology
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology and Social Behavior
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