Rachael Jasperson

Experience

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  Utah State Prison

  Aug 2007 - Sept 2011

  Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  •Facilitated therapeutic and psycho-educational groups, assisted inmates in developing healthy coping skills and promoted the enhancement of positive self-esteem•Collaborated and consulted with other members of the therapeutic team including psychiatrists, nurses and other medical care providers to enhance comprehensive care •Developed and implemented treatment plans to help inmates develop capacities and resources to enhance social functioning •Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for female inmates including those admitted to the mental health inpatient program•Facilitated the use of research data to improve existing programs and created new interventions utilizing alternative therapeutic approaches Show less

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  Hill Airforce Base

  Mar 2011 - Sept 2013

  Family Advocacy Treatment Manager

  •Provided prevention and intervention services addressing issues such as child abuse, spouse abuse and neglect in military families•Assisted families who had been referred to the Family Advocacy Program for maltreatment concerns to identify and access community resources•Provided individual, marital, and group counseling focused on enhancing healthy relationship and eliminating maladaptive relational patterns•Facilitated therapeutic groups for men addressing domestic violence concerns such as power and control, emotion management, and self-control•Facilitated therapeutic groups focused on empowerment for women who were in or had previously been in domestic violence relationships•Provided input on client care as a member of a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals•Collaborated with the Department of Child and Family Services to ensure safety and address mental health and/or psycho-educational needs of families suspected of child abuse Show less

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  Intermountain Healthcare

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2015

  •Accountable for the management of all administrative and clinical functions of Intermountain Healthcare Central Region Psychiatry Crisis Service and LDS Hospital Dayspring Outpatient Substance Abuse Program. •Oversight supervision of all behavioral health crisis assessment services in the four Intermountain Healthcare emergency departments. Work collaboratively with the managers of staff providing services for any training or correction action needs.•Develop, implement and manage the annual unit operation and capital budgets. •Develop and implements behavioral health specific competency training and evaluation for crisis assessment staff.•Use regulatory, professional, and organizational standards to promote quality of care.•Ensure that patient/family concerns are addressed in a supportive and sensitive manner and take immediate action to ensure high customer satisfaction.•Develop training for clinical staff using knowledge of age-specific learning principles and appropriate teaching skills to promote high quality care.•Accountable to hire, orient and maintain a competent clinical staff. Comply with regulatory agencies and corporate policies for employment practices.•Develop and implement programs to meet the needs of identified populations: inpatient psychiatry, inpatient substance abuse, outpatient substance abuse, individuals presenting in crisis. Show less •Was directly responsible for the supervision of five full-time LCSWs and two PRN LCSWs•Was responsible for all mental health programming development, implementation, and multidisciplinary collaboration•Continuously utilized current research data to improve existing programs and to create new interventions utilizing alternative therapeutic approaches•Facilitated therapeutic and psycho-educational groups, assisted patients in developing healthy coping skills and promoted the enhancement of positive self-esteem Show less

  • Behavioral Health Consult Service Manager

    Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Mental Health Therapist Coordinator

    Sept 2013 - Apr 2014
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  HCA

  Apr 2015 - Nov 2019

  • Assisted the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) in the development and implementation of the HCA BHS strategic plan • Worked with Regional Vice Presidents of BH Operations to implement and manage effective assessment and referral functions that included tele-psychiatry, market based assessment teams, integration with HCA Transfer Center and Contact Center strategies, as well as individual facility intake functions. • Assisted in the development of appropriate data management processes to ensure efficient processes of care as well as effective referral relationships. • Lead initiatives that provided facilities with an effective Assessment & Referral/Intake function to assure a high degree of customer/consumer satisfaction and ease of access including relevant tracking systems and records.• Assisted each Operations Vice President in developing strategic plans for behavioral services including referral management plans and competitive analysis.• Developed and manage best demonstrated practices in the channel management/relationship management areas of behavioral health to share across all HCA BHS providers• Served as part of the BHS leadership team to evaluate new or expanded lines of business and technologies, profitability/contribution margin best practices across the service line.• Served as liaison with Physician Sales, Group Marketing, Physician Recruitment, and Managed Care Contracting to optimize referral management activity for BHS. Show less Was responsible for the overall operation of the Behavioral Health Assessment and Referral services for HCA Mountain DivisionDirected the daily operationsIntegrated and coordinated HCA Behavioral Health Access services with other hospital servicesDeveloped the operational systems, policies and procedures supporting HCA’s missionEngaged in long-term planning and program development geared toward operational excellence and exceptional patient careWorked with facility and corporate leadership to ensure compliance and regulatory requirements. Show less

  • AVP Behavioral Health Access and Response Services

    Jul 2017 - Nov 2019

  • Behavioral Health Director of Assessment and Referral MTN DIV

    Apr 2015 - Jul 2017
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  University of Utah

  Mar 2020 - now

  Behavioral Sciences Manager: Zero Suicide Initiatiative