Savannah Welch
Behavioral Health Care Manager at Hillsboro Area Hospital- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Incident Command Systems
FEMASep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
CPR & AED
Hillsboro Area HospitalMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Adult Protective Service Certification
Illinois Department of AgingOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Crossroads Anti-Racism
Crossroads -
LGBTQ+ Safezone
Blackburn College
Experience
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Hillsboro Area Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Behavioral Health Care Manager
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Dec 2021 - Present
Under the employment of Hillsboro Area Hospital as a Behavioral Health Care Manager, I have had the opportunity to build and maintain connections with Primary Care Providers out of multiple HSHS and Springfield Clinic locations through a collaborative care model employed to manage the behavioral healthcare of select patients. While patients are under my care, I am responsible for ongoing psychological test and measurement administration as appropriate, the facilitation of psychotropic medication management in collaboration with a psychiatric consultant and the primary care physician, and the appropriate referral to additional community resources when necessary. When working directly with the patient, I act as a partner in developing realistic treatment goals and ongoing and flexible treatment planning, as well as provide brief therapeutic intervention, motivational interviewing, and behavioral activation. I thoroughly document each interaction with the patient, the psychiatric consultant, and the PCP in order to maintain accurate record of patient care, as well as track patient progress over time numerically and anecdotally based upon assessment scoring and patient statement. In this role, I am also responsible for various other duties such as the facilitation of the Blues Program, an 8 week course that teaches basic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills and stress tolerance skills, at the local high school. I write a weekly article discussing relevant topics in mental health which is sent out to all hospital employees, as well as present information related to stress management, adaptability, and effective communication to the Leadership and Development Committee. I recently completed and am in the implementation stage of a Lean project, a project designed to recognize and reduce waste and dysfunction within processes. I am currently in training to become a certified Lean instructor so that I can teach Lean courses at Hillsboro Area Hospital. Show less
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Self-employed
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Benld, Illinois, United States
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Private Tutor
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Sep 2018 - Present
As a self employed Private Tutor, I contract with families and individuals of all ages to increase academic understanding and performance through one on one explanation and homework sessions. I have taught individuals both in person and via Zoom, and I offer tutoring services related to a variety of subjects including but not limited to: Spanish Language, English Composition, Mathematics, Natural Science, World and U.S. History, Forensic Science, and Introduction to Technology. As a self employed Private Tutor, I contract with families and individuals of all ages to increase academic understanding and performance through one on one explanation and homework sessions. I have taught individuals both in person and via Zoom, and I offer tutoring services related to a variety of subjects including but not limited to: Spanish Language, English Composition, Mathematics, Natural Science, World and U.S. History, Forensic Science, and Introduction to Technology.
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Madison County Health Department
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United States
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Public Health
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1 - 100 Employee
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Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Community Navigator
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Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
As a Community Navigator with the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, it was my responsibility to partner with various community based organizations, medical providers, and health insurers to host educational outreach events and modify policy to increase access to cancer screening and treatment for underserved women. I offered my data collection and analysis abilities to perform community assessments to better determine existing barriers to early cancer detection and treatment in the Madison County Area. Show less
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Contact Tracer
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Nov 2020 - Dec 2021
Working for the Madison County Health Department as a Contact Tracer during the COVID-19 Pandemic included a variety of responsibilities. First and foremost, I was responsible for the appropriate handling of and the protection of a vast amount of private health information including but not limited to vaccination records, personally identifiable information, and infectious disease status. This information was primarily received through the designation of newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases and identified contacts to Contact Tracers through the SalesForce System and the I-CARES system. I would follow set protocols related to the contacting of designated COVID-19 cases, and document the reflected contact attempts and gathered information into the SalesForce and Illinois Department of Public Health's database. Oftentimes, this role required high distress tolerance due to the hesitant, anxious, and/or aggressive nature of certain clients, as well as motivational interviewing skills in order to encourage individuals to provide the necessary information to maintain community health and safety. I played a large role in the scheduling and functionality of mass vaccination clinics, and offered support, education, and guidance related to the COVID-19 vaccines. Over time, I took on additional responsibilities, serving as a stand-in secretary, answering calls related to health protection, environmental safety, resource allocation, STI testing, health inspections, code violations, and various other questions posed by Madison County residents. Show less
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LOCUST STREET RESOURCE CENTER
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Caseworker
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Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
During my time spent with Locust Street Resource Center as an Adult Protective Services Caseworker, I was responsible for the efficient response to incoming crisis calls related to elder abuse, and the corresponding investigation and documentation. My duties included appropriate and timely response to reports of abuse based upon severity and program guidelines, conducting a formal investigation, gathering evidence related to substantiation of the case, and keeping thorough documentation of all communication and events related to clientele. Oftentimes I would work with various community organizations such as Police Departments, Financial Institutions, Food Banks, Churches, DCFS, and Local Courts in order to gather and/or present evidence, or connect clientele with necessary resources. Show less
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Dairy Queen
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Shift Supervisor
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Oct 2015 - Aug 2020
As a Shift Supervisor at Dairy Queen, I was responsible for the safe and successful functioning of the store and all on duty team members, product quality and safety, excellent customer service, site cleanliness, and all financial reporting for the shift. My duties included assigning team members to the most appropriate positions to ensure efficient functioning, designating breaks as appropriate, delegating general and specialized tasks, and utilizing knowledge of labor cost versus hourly store income to make cuts when appropriate. I managed various customer questions, compliments, and complaints, as well as assisted team members in resolving conflicts when necessary. I spent time training new hires, as well as working in drive through, front counter, and kitchen settings when appropriate to best assist my team. Each shift, I was responsible for balancing each cash register, the store safe, creating deposit slips, and running labor reports. Show less
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Blackburn College
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Academic Assistant
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
As an Academic Assistant at Blackburn College, I worked within a library setting to aid students in academic research and with the location of both electronic and print academic resources. I also assisted in the successful functioning of the Transitional Life Program, a program that aided individuals living with cognitive disabilities in the practice and completion of tasks associated with maintaining basic employment. As an Academic Assistant at Blackburn College, I worked within a library setting to aid students in academic research and with the location of both electronic and print academic resources. I also assisted in the successful functioning of the Transitional Life Program, a program that aided individuals living with cognitive disabilities in the practice and completion of tasks associated with maintaining basic employment.
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Blackburn College
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Facilitator
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
During my time spent within the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Blackburn College, I focused my attention on furthering my education related to existing issues of diversity and inclusivity on the Blackburn College Campus so that I could use that knowledge to help create a more inclusive student culture. Some activities I frequently took part in involved academic research and presentation related to various social issues, peer counseling and support, and providing SafeZone training to better educate the student body on inclusion of and respectful language related to of the LGBTQ+ Community. Show less
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Blackburn College
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Writing Assistant
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
As a Writing Assistant Employed through the English-Literature Department at Blackburn College, I served as both a private and group academic writing tutor for students enrolled in all areas of study. In this role, I met with students one on one or within a group session, and led study related to all areas of writing composition and academic research. Additional responsibilities involved assisting students in research, proofreading and making editing and syntax recommendations, and developing PowerPoint presentations related to different aspects of the writing process to be presented within study sessions. Show less
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Education
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2017 - 2020
Blackburn College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology -
2013 - 2017
Staunton High School
Diploma of Education
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