Prevention Specialist

• Jan 2022 - Present

Prevention Specialist, QMHP

• Jan 2022 - Present

Substance Abuse Prevention, Suicide Prevention, Promoting overall wellness in rural communities. Substance Abuse Prevention, Suicide Prevention, Promoting overall wellness in rural communities.

Clinical Care Coordinator

• Oct 2018 - Present

Provides a vast array of care coordination services that assist members in obtaining basic supports needed to improve their likelihood of connecting to community resources including but not limited to; Health Homes, Outpatient providers, Primary Care Physicians, HCBS Services. Outreaches the population with the purpose of providing education surrounding their plan benefits and connection to resources. Engages/introduces population with a Beacon Clinicians when appropriate. Schedules… Show more Provides a vast array of care coordination services that assist members in obtaining basic supports needed to improve their likelihood of connecting to community resources including but not limited to; Health Homes, Outpatient providers, Primary Care Physicians, HCBS Services. Outreaches the population with the purpose of providing education surrounding their plan benefits and connection to resources. Engages/introduces population with a Beacon Clinicians when appropriate. Schedules face-to-face case management and Peer Specialist services. Supports developed care plan and problem solves any barriers or challenges to accessing care. Provides referral to community resources, support services, and treatment providers. Tracks participation in treatment with service providers. Provides referrals and contacts with culturally relevant organizations and individuals needed to help prevent or reduce inappropriate institutional care. Serves as a liaison and resource to plan partner's Medical Management team and activities. Documents all care management activities within required time frame and in required format, including documentation of all client related activities into electronic database. Obtain and maintains hard copy of clients' release of information with appropriate documentation and signatures when necessary Show less Provides a vast array of care coordination services that assist members in obtaining basic supports needed to improve their likelihood of connecting to community resources including but not limited to; Health Homes, Outpatient providers, Primary Care Physicians, HCBS Services. Outreaches the population with the purpose of providing education surrounding their plan benefits and connection to resources. Engages/introduces population with a Beacon Clinicians when appropriate. Schedules… Show more Provides a vast array of care coordination services that assist members in obtaining basic supports needed to improve their likelihood of connecting to community resources including but not limited to; Health Homes, Outpatient providers, Primary Care Physicians, HCBS Services. Outreaches the population with the purpose of providing education surrounding their plan benefits and connection to resources. Engages/introduces population with a Beacon Clinicians when appropriate. Schedules face-to-face case management and Peer Specialist services. Supports developed care plan and problem solves any barriers or challenges to accessing care. Provides referral to community resources, support services, and treatment providers. Tracks participation in treatment with service providers. Provides referrals and contacts with culturally relevant organizations and individuals needed to help prevent or reduce inappropriate institutional care. Serves as a liaison and resource to plan partner's Medical Management team and activities. Documents all care management activities within required time frame and in required format, including documentation of all client related activities into electronic database. Obtain and maintains hard copy of clients' release of information with appropriate documentation and signatures when necessary Show less

Intensive In Home

• Jun 2019 - Jun 2023

Provide intensive in-home, Trauma Informed care and case management to high risk youth/families receiving Medicaid benefits. Work with clients to foster the development of new improved coping, problem solving, and communication skills Establish Treatment Plan goals and objectives. Complete weekly, monthly and quarterly progress notes. Coordinate a Continuum of Care with all service providers. Provide intensive in-home, Trauma Informed care and case management to high risk youth/families receiving Medicaid benefits. Work with clients to foster the development of new improved coping, problem solving, and communication skills Establish Treatment Plan goals and objectives. Complete weekly, monthly and quarterly progress notes. Coordinate a Continuum of Care with all service providers.

Prevention Coordinator, Utilization Review, QMHP

• Oct 2014 - Oct 2018

Work to create drug free communities by partnering with other groups, councils and coalitions to provide evidence-based programs that increase overall wellness and prevents/reduces youth substance abuse and negative behaviors. Increase the development of positive life skills, promote physical and mental wellness, and strengthen individuals, families, and communities to reduce the occurrence of mental health and substance abuse problems. Manages grant funding at both a state and local level… Show more Work to create drug free communities by partnering with other groups, councils and coalitions to provide evidence-based programs that increase overall wellness and prevents/reduces youth substance abuse and negative behaviors. Increase the development of positive life skills, promote physical and mental wellness, and strengthen individuals, families, and communities to reduce the occurrence of mental health and substance abuse problems. Manages grant funding at both a state and local level through the DBHDS and SAMSHA. Intense Community Coalition. Completed Community Need Assessment for Dickenson County through Data Collection, Focus Groups, Individual Interviews and Community Collaboration. Complete all required reports and solely responsible for data input into the Prevention Data System. Conduct Substance Abuse and Mental Health awareness and education to area civic, faith and volunteer organizations. Prepare media releases and Public Service announcements as appropriate. Lead social media campaigns in an effort to promote environmental change. Work with area Law Enforcement agencies in coordinating and executing environmental strategies such as retail alcohol/tobacco compliance and Local DEA Drug Take Back Days. Marketing and administration of Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) to collect Youth data regarding risk and protective factors. Supervise staff assigned to assist in carrying out activities for community assessment, program implementation and educational activities. Member of: Dickenson County Community Partners for Prevention Coalition (Treasurer), Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalition for Prevention, Treatment and Recovery (Regional Coalition), Region III West Wellness Council (Regional), Partnerships for Success Collaborative (Regional) and Representative of the Virginia Community Service Board (VACSB) Public Policy Committee, Member of the Student Health Advisory Board, ACT Work Readiness Community Team and The Cumberland Clinch Collective.

Case Manager/Project Link Coordinator/Drug Court Case Manager, QMHP

• Apr 2004 - Oct 2014

Supervise and support consumer needs adhering to program guidelines. Advocate for patient's medical care and basic living needs. Manage caseload and documentation. Provide supportive counseling to individuals, families and groups. Provide Emergency Service and Crisis Intervention to individuals needing inpatient hospitalization. Conduct hospital screenings and schedule services for new mothers who have tested positive for illegal substances. Targeted Case management for at risk Women of Child… Show more Supervise and support consumer needs adhering to program guidelines. Advocate for patient's medical care and basic living needs. Manage caseload and documentation. Provide supportive counseling to individuals, families and groups. Provide Emergency Service and Crisis Intervention to individuals needing inpatient hospitalization. Conduct hospital screenings and schedule services for new mothers who have tested positive for illegal substances. Targeted Case management for at risk Women of Child Bearing Age. Provide intensive Substance Abuse Case Management services for the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy. Monthly reporting to DMME to report progress/challenges of coal miners participating in treatment services with the goal of reinstating mining certifications, secondary to sobriety. Member of Dickenson County Drug Rehabilitation, Education and Monitoring Program, designated case manager for Drug Court referrals. Attend weekly Drug Court Docket and provide written weekly updates to the drug court team of participant’s status. Administer Urine Drug Screens, monitor work status and community service hours. Link participants to community resources and referral to treatment providers. Weekly SA liaison with The Laurels and Life Center of Galax as well as conduct Aftercare follow up with individuals completing inpatient detox and those completing a 28-day inpatient program. Monthly case management supervision for Mental Health Support Services. Group Facilitator for Parenting for Success and Moral Reconation Therapy. Have had training in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Policy and HIPPA. Have completed class work for Certification for Substance Abuse Counselors.

Probation Officer

• Oct 2010 - Oct 2014

Supervise Felony Offenders placed in both the Dickenson and Wise County Drug Court programs. Responsible for monitoring adult probationers through interviews, meetings, community visits and curfew checks. Administered and monitored Urine Drug Screens. Met with family and friends of probationers to get an understanding of the offender’s challenges, habits and needs. Attended and testified during weekly Court Docket regarding probationer’s progress/challenges. On-going data collection to… Show more Supervise Felony Offenders placed in both the Dickenson and Wise County Drug Court programs. Responsible for monitoring adult probationers through interviews, meetings, community visits and curfew checks. Administered and monitored Urine Drug Screens. Met with family and friends of probationers to get an understanding of the offender’s challenges, habits and needs. Attended and testified during weekly Court Docket regarding probationer’s progress/challenges. On-going data collection to complete various reports about offenders and tracking their progress through detailed statements. Provide rehabilitation in the form of teaching educational studies to those participating in the Drug Court program. Responsible for Data entry in the Drug Court Data base and submitting quarterly and yearly reports. Assist participants with defining and achieving short and long term goals. Perform random checks at probationers’ residence, place of employment, and daily living areas for people or items that may violate a probationer’s Drug Court Plea Agreement. Perform duties of a Liaison between Law Enforcement agencies and the Probation Department during times of Search Warrants and Arrests of offenders. Work with Law Enforcement in achieving societal goals in the areas of drug reduction, thefts, burglaries and status offences. Attended Drug Court advisory meetings and drug court graduations. Attended Drug Court related conferences and completed Drug Court Data Entry Training. April 2010-October 2014 Show less Supervise Felony Offenders placed in both the Dickenson and Wise County Drug Court programs. Responsible for monitoring adult probationers through interviews, meetings, community visits and curfew checks. Administered and monitored Urine Drug Screens. Met with family and friends of probationers to get an understanding of the offender’s challenges, habits and needs. Attended and testified during weekly Court Docket regarding probationer’s progress/challenges. On-going data collection to… Show more Supervise Felony Offenders placed in both the Dickenson and Wise County Drug Court programs. Responsible for monitoring adult probationers through interviews, meetings, community visits and curfew checks. Administered and monitored Urine Drug Screens. Met with family and friends of probationers to get an understanding of the offender’s challenges, habits and needs. Attended and testified during weekly Court Docket regarding probationer’s progress/challenges. On-going data collection to complete various reports about offenders and tracking their progress through detailed statements. Provide rehabilitation in the form of teaching educational studies to those participating in the Drug Court program. Responsible for Data entry in the Drug Court Data base and submitting quarterly and yearly reports. Assist participants with defining and achieving short and long term goals. Perform random checks at probationers’ residence, place of employment, and daily living areas for people or items that may violate a probationer’s Drug Court Plea Agreement. Perform duties of a Liaison between Law Enforcement agencies and the Probation Department during times of Search Warrants and Arrests of offenders. Work with Law Enforcement in achieving societal goals in the areas of drug reduction, thefts, burglaries and status offences. Attended Drug Court advisory meetings and drug court graduations. Attended Drug Court related conferences and completed Drug Court Data Entry Training. April 2010-October 2014 Show less

Social Worker

• Feb 1998 - Apr 2004

Dickenson County Department of Social Services. Intensely worked with Foster Children and families. Provided Support & assistance to clients both individually & in groups. Utilized available resources to meet personal, social, health, & economic needs. Provided guidance to clients seeking alternative solutions to specific problems. Provided permanency planning for children placed in agency's custody by gathering, assessing & analyzing information to develop the services plan for the child & the… Show more Dickenson County Department of Social Services. Intensely worked with Foster Children and families. Provided Support & assistance to clients both individually & in groups. Utilized available resources to meet personal, social, health, & economic needs. Provided guidance to clients seeking alternative solutions to specific problems. Provided permanency planning for children placed in agency's custody by gathering, assessing & analyzing information to develop the services plan for the child & the family. Completed court reviews/reports & assisted in court preparation & hearing procedures. Completed Child Protective Services Investigations and reported findings to General District Court. Partnered with Local Law Enforcement to conduct Home Studies, Investigations and removals. Emergency/Crisis on-call. Show less Dickenson County Department of Social Services. Intensely worked with Foster Children and families. Provided Support & assistance to clients both individually & in groups. Utilized available resources to meet personal, social, health, & economic needs. Provided guidance to clients seeking alternative solutions to specific problems. Provided permanency planning for children placed in agency's custody by gathering, assessing & analyzing information to develop the services plan for the child & the… Show more Dickenson County Department of Social Services. Intensely worked with Foster Children and families. Provided Support & assistance to clients both individually & in groups. Utilized available resources to meet personal, social, health, & economic needs. Provided guidance to clients seeking alternative solutions to specific problems. Provided permanency planning for children placed in agency's custody by gathering, assessing & analyzing information to develop the services plan for the child & the family. Completed court reviews/reports & assisted in court preparation & hearing procedures. Completed Child Protective Services Investigations and reported findings to General District Court. Partnered with Local Law Enforcement to conduct Home Studies, Investigations and removals. Emergency/Crisis on-call. Show less