Deanna James

Deanna James

Research Analyst (Student)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager at Sg2

  • Education

    • Drake University

      2001 - 2005
      BS Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Delta Gamma Sorority: Director of Social Events Vice-President Member Education Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Fraternity Mortar Board National Honor Society

    • The Chicago School

      2005 - 2007
      MA Clinical Psychology
  • Experience

    • Center for Behavior Disorders and Research

      Jan 2006 - Jun 2006
      Research Analyst (Student)

      Volunteer Research Analyst at University of Illinois at Chicago.Coded, tracked, analyzed and summarized research surveys on children with behavior disorders and trauma symptoms.

    • Bremen Youth Services

      Aug 2006 - Jun 2007
      Clinical Intern

      Provided direct clinical counseling services to youth and their families in a non-profit settingRapidly built rapport with clients and gained a strong understanding of grant funded services and non-profit budgeting

    • ComPsych

      Nov 2007 - Nov 2010
      Licensed Professional Counselor

      Assisted employees and human resource representatives in addressing stress, trauma, and behavioral health issues in the work place.Managed behavioral health benefit plans for high-profile customers and several Fortune 500 companies.Utilized sound clinical judgment, organizational, and time-management skills to resolve crisis situations and efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously.Exhibited exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in team staffings and licensure supervision meetings. Show less

    • Bensinger Dupont & Associates

      Nov 2010 - Aug 2011
      Clinical Associate

      Providing counseling and assessment for mental health, substance abuse, and problem gambling clients; assisting companies and employees in critical incident and trauma situations; conducting trainings for companies and employees regarding work-life balance and personal health. Providing consultations to human resources departments regarding controversial situations.

    • United Behavioral Health

      Aug 2011 - Dec 2013
      Clinician
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas

      Dec 2013 - Jul 2014
      Senior Supervisor, Community Partners
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

      Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
      Manager, Behavioral Health Utilization Management
    • Sg2

      Apr 2018 - Jan 2023
      Implementation Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LCPC