Experience

South Florida State Hospital

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Forensic Liason

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  • Provide executive assistance / administrative / case management support services for the department of Psychology.• Serve as a liaison between administration, treatment team, mental health providers/community agencies, court staff, and attorneys.• Responsible to prioritizing, monitoring and delegating assignments and budget• In charge of presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives and information clearly and concisely to ensure conformance with procedural requirements• Coordinate, obtain and file records per individual client, through electronic records systems, including analyzing various data

• Recovery Plan Specialist

  • Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

  • Coordinated the recovery planning process for a specific population including the development of the Recovery Plan and all associated documentation as delineated in the facility protocols.• Scheduled and directed Treatment Team meetings, coordinated with community case managers, reviewed and updated.• Managed recovery plans on a monthly basis or as changes in functioning occur, and documents the monthly team note.• Worked with and advocates for patients in all Recovery Planning activities to assure that individualized services are designed and implemented.• Monitored the participation of the patients and their progress in all planned services. • Conducted and documented visitation review monthly.• Served as an expert resource for patients and facility staff regarding the philosophy and actual implementation of the psychiatric rehabilitation model and provides informal and formal training to team members.

• Recovery Specialist

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Participated in the planning of special events by working as a team with all departments and programs to meet the needs of Persons Served• Assisted with care and treatment needs of persons served of different ages. • Provided individualized care and treatment that is consistent with/sensitive to the age and life span developmental needs of each person served.• Worked with psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists to help clients involved in emotionally distressed situations.• Supervised and coordinated assignments and/or activities• Encouraged and motivated professionals and support staff.• Documented Initial and Annual Assessments



ChildNet

• Dependency Case Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

  • Reviewed the current case information and the family history for any priors of abuse or neglect. • Ensured critical case information is received in the case file and follow-up with DCF for any missing items (i.e. Home Studies, impending danger plans, background checks, etc.). • Requested records from any service providers that have previously or currently working with the family. • Ensured any cases with allegations of physical injury being referred for in-home non-judicial case was staffed with DCF CLS. • Organized the information collected through a thorough review of the current and prior case in FSFN and provide a written summary within three business days to Children’s Home Society, with priority placed on in-home non-judicial and in-home judicial cases. • Completed permanency staffing on in-home non-judicial cases as required by protocol. Ensure any identified safety concerns are escalated to Program Officer. • Maintained accurate records of all services in client's case file, completed (DCF) utilization management tasks i.e. • Coordinated with SIPP/Therapeutic Group Homes, AHCA, and DCF for residential placement and monitoring of Clients. • Worked with different organizations (DCF, KVC, and Riverside) to better assist families/clients. • Communicated with DCF, family, etc. • Strengthened families involved in DCF, Contacted Providers and made referrals for services



Devereux Community Base Care

• Dependency Case Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Identified family needs of minors placed in care by DCF due to abuse or neglect. • Maintained accurate records of all services in client's case file, completed (DCF) utilization management tasks i.e. • Coordinated with SIPP/Therapeutic Group Homes, AHCA, and DCF for residential placement and monitoring of Clients. • Worked with different organizations (DCF, KVC, and Riverside) to better assist families/clients. • Communicated with DCF, family, etc. • Maintained and Strengthened families involved in DCF, Contacted Providers and made referrals for services.



Treasure Coast Forensic Treatment Center

• Recovery Specialist

  • Apr 2007 - Mar 2015

  • Recognized, respected and responded to the unique, culturally-defined needs of others served. • Worked with psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists to help clients involved in emotionally distressed situations. • Supervised and coordinated assignments and/or activities • Encouraged and motivated professionals and support staff. • Documented Initial and Annual Assessments • Recognized, respected and responded to the unique, culturally-defined needs of others served. • Worked with psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists to help clients involved in emotionally distressed situations. • Supervised and coordinated assignments and/or activities • Encouraged and motivated professionals and support staff. • Documented Initial and Annual Assessments