Cristi Blalock

Cristi Blalock

Psych Tech

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Contracting and Regulatory Compliance at Frontier Health

  • Education

    • East Tennessee State University

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      Bachelor of Science - BS MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
    • East Tennessee State University

      2007 - 2009
      Clinical Psychology

      Applied Psychology Research Lab. Lab Coordinator, ETSU. 2007-2009. During my time in the research lab, I gained valuable knowledge about the importance of Evidence Based Practices and the reporting of data to support these practices. During these 2 years, I did 10+ poster presentations and oral presentations at conferences across Tennessee, Atlanta, GA and Chicago, IL. GEAR Up- Data Coordinator. Gave surveys at area high schools, turned surveys into numeric data and entered data into SPSS… Show more Applied Psychology Research Lab. Lab Coordinator, ETSU. 2007-2009. During my time in the research lab, I gained valuable knowledge about the importance of Evidence Based Practices and the reporting of data to support these practices. During these 2 years, I did 10+ poster presentations and oral presentations at conferences across Tennessee, Atlanta, GA and Chicago, IL. GEAR Up- Data Coordinator. Gave surveys at area high schools, turned surveys into numeric data and entered data into SPSS database, data was analyzed using statistical tests and reported. I also coordinated help from lab students to enter data and checked to make sure entry was accurate.Anxiety while Driving- Used data collected from online self report surveys to run statistical tests. Presented 4 poster presentations and 2 oral presentations on the results. The articles that I wrote were published in 2 psychology journals. Show less

    • Northeast State Community College

      2004 - 2007
      Associate of Science (A.S.) PSYCHOLOGY
    • King University

      2023 - 2024
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Organizational Leadership
  • Experience

    • Mountain States Health Alliance

      Oct 2009 - Sept 2011
      Psych Tech

      counseling patients in an inpatient setting, ensuring patient safety, obtaining vital signs, admissions, de-escalation as necessary with patients, finding resources for clients when necessary for discharge

    • Frontier Health

      Sept 2011 - now

      Responsible for providing oversight for grant funded Individual Placement Support by training staff, monitoring evidence based practice outcomes, coordinating and participating in treatment team meetings, meeting with employment specialists weekly, monitoring job development and documentation of cases. Maintaining a small caseload of IPS employment clients by assisting client in all aspects of the employment process. Networking with businesses in the community. Supervision of 4 Employment Specialist including administrative supervision responsibilities and goal setting. Hire new staff and position vacancies. Sat on the planning committee for the statewide IPS Conference. Planned and executed annual Fidelity Reviews and did Fidelity Reviews at other agencies as a Peer Reviewer. Planned, promoted, and began the Business Advisory Committee, including TV and Radio Media interviews. Made changes and redesigned the brochure for the Employment Services department. Show less Responsible for providing oversight for grant funded Individual Placement Support by training staff, monitoring evidence based practice outcomes, coordinating and participating in treatment team meetings, meeting with employment specialists weekly, monitoring job development and documentation of cases. Maintaining a small caseload of IPS employment clients by assisting client in all aspects of the employment process. Networking with businesses in the community. Supervision of 4 Employment Specialist including administrative supervision responsibilities and goal setting. Hire new staff and position vacancies. Sat on the planning committee for the statewide IPS Conference. Planned and executed annual Fidelity Reviews and did Fidelity Reviews at other agencies as a Peer Reviewer. Planned, promoted, and began the Business Advisory Committee, including TV and Radio Media interviews. Made changes and redesigned the brochure for the Employment Services department. Show less Responsible for assisting clients with patient assistance medication applications and documentation. Assisting clients with finding resources in the community to get prescribed medications for affordable prices. Providing documentation to pharmaceutical companies and coordinating shipments of medications. Keep physicians up to date on status of patient assistance applications for changes to be made as necessary. Checking in and ordering supplies monthly. Running monthly reports and distributing data to appropriate staff. Maintaining flexibility to cover other positions as needed. Show less

      • Director of Contracting and Regulatory Compliance

        Jul 2024 - now
      • Manager of Credentialing and Contracting

        Jul 2022 - Jul 2024
      • Employment Services Coordinator

        Jul 2017 - Jul 2022
      • Employment Services Team Leader

        Jan 2014 - Jul 2017
      • Customer Service Representative

        Sept 2011 - Jan 2014
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certification Individual Placement and Support

      Individual Placement and Support
      May 2018
    • Certified Employment Support Professional

      APSE - Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst
      Nov 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Cristi Blalock
      Healthcare Hero Business Journal Jul 2018
    • Awarded to Cristi Blalock
      Lighting the Way Award SunTrust Foundation Apr 2017
    • Awarded to Cristi Blalock
      IPS Supervisor of the Year Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services May 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • League Member

      Issued by Junior League of Johnson City on Sept 2016
      Junior League of Johnson CityAssociated with Cristi Blalock
    • 1st VP/ Hospitality Chair

      Issued by PTSA Science Hill High School on Jun 2024
      PTSA Science Hill High SchoolAssociated with Cristi Blalock
    • Board Member

      Issued by BRISTOL REGIONAL SPEECH & HEARING CENTER on Jan 2024
      BRISTOL REGIONAL SPEECH & HEARING CENTERAssociated with Cristi Blalock
    • Fund Development Director

      Issued by Johnson City Junior League on Jun 2018
      Johnson City Junior LeagueAssociated with Cristi Blalock
    • Community Director

      Issued by JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JOHNSON CITY TENNESSEE INC on Jun 2020
      JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JOHNSON CITY TENNESSEE INCAssociated with Cristi Blalock
    • President Elect

      Issued by JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JOHNSON CITY TENNESSEE INC on Jun 2021
      JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JOHNSON CITY TENNESSEE INCAssociated with Cristi Blalock
    • President

      Issued by JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JOHNSON CITY TENNESSEE INC on Jun 2022
      JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JOHNSON CITY TENNESSEE INCAssociated with Cristi Blalock