Experience

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  Columbia st. mary's

  Aug 2004 - May 2005

  Psychiatric counselor

  Ran both individual and group therapy sessions on inpatient mental health unit. Formulated and initiated treatment plans with patients. Conducted intakes through the emergency room to determine level of care.

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  Charles fiss program

  Jun 2005 - Mar 2006

  Case manager

  Used a strength based approach to empower families of at-risk youth towards positive change through community supports.

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  Wisconsin community services

  Apr 2006 - May 2007

  Intake specialist

  Assessed clients for AODA and Mental Health problems using the ASAM and ASI prior to release from incarceration with the WIser Choice Program, and the FOREP Program. Determined appropriate levels of care for clients within community providers. Coordinated Care Plans with social workers, agents and case managers. 06/2005 ­ 03/2006 St

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  Milwaukee center for independence/tls

  May 2007 - May 2009

  Csp case manager

  experience Masters Level Clinician Worked with police, RNs and family members to identify medical, psychological and social needs of adults in psychiatric crisis. Provided counseling and follow up that ensures smooth access to and procurement of services in the community until the mental health crisis is stabilized and the consumer has achieved their short term goals. 5/2007 ­ 4/2009 Milwaukee Center for Independence/; Served as case manager and primary advocate for a caseload of consumers within the program diagnosed with SPMI. Case activities included assessment, treatment planning, ongoing monitoring of the participants status, medication monitoring, psychotherapy and intervention. Show less

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  Transitional living services

  Apr 2009 - Apr 2014

  • Provided supervision of staff and clinical record keeping, coordinated staff scheduling, oversaw program billing and oversaw staff and program development, reporting directly to the Director of Crisis Services• Worked with police, RNs and family members to identify medical, psychological and social needs of adults in psychiatric crisis. Provided counseling and follow up that ensures smooth access to and procurement of services in the community until the mental health crisis is stabilized and the consumer has achieved their short term goal. Show less

  • Crisis Clinical Coordinator

    Apr 2011 - Apr 2014

  • CRC Lead Clinician

    Apr 2009 - Sept 2011
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  Aurora health care

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

  Behavioral health intake manager

  Manager of Behavioral Health Intake units located within Emergency Departments in the Milwaukee Area. Manager of inpatient case management service and partial hospitalization case management services. Oversee Consultation Liason services for medical floors. Involved in program and system policy development to streamline behavioral health services systemwide.

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  Armor correctional health services

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  Psw
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  Bell therapy inc

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2017

  Csp program manager
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  Milwaukee mental health associates

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2019

  Ccs service director
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  Lutheran social services of wi & upper mi

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2024

  • Regional Director

    Aug 2020 - Oct 2024

  • Milwaukee Regional Manager

    Jun 2020 - Oct 2024

  • Program Manager

    Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
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  Jewish family services

  Nov 2024 - now

  • CCS Administrator

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Director of Social Services

    Nov 2024 - now