San Diego, California, United States
Skilled Mental Health Case Manager providing support to individuals with complex mental health needs. I specialize in behavior analysis, treatment planning, and collaborative care. Passionate about making a positive impact and helping clients achieve well-being and independence.
- Developed & Implemented Treatment Plans: Successfully created, implemented, and continuously refined personalized treatment plans for a caseload of 6-12 clients, ensuring alignment with client needs and goals. - Individualized Client Care: Spearheaded initiatives for clients’ community reintegration by organizing and leading social outings, community activities, and other tailored interventions to facilitate successful re-entry. - Client Advocacy: Acted as a dedicated liaison and advocate, effectively bridging communication and coordination among clients, their families, and county officials to optimize client care and monitor progress. - Collaborative Treatment Planning: Collaborated extensively with an interdisciplinary team to develop, monitor, and adapt treatment plans, ensuring they were both effective and reflective of the client’s evolving needs and community integration goals. - Discharge Planning: Orchestrated the discharge planning process by setting clear goals and objectives, implementing targeted activities, and ensuring a smooth transition for clients post-discharge. - Clinical Service Delivery: Delivered comprehensive clinical services that addressed the specific needs outlined in each client’s recovery treatment plan, ensuring high standards of care. Behavior Analysis - DSM-V Application: Applied DSM-V criteria to analyze case studies, accurately diagnosing substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms, and ensuring appropriate treatment pathways. - Pharmacology Expertise: Gained in-depth knowledge of the pharmacological effects of various substances, including stimulants, opioids, sedatives, hallucinogens, marijuana, alcohol, cognitive enhancers, and psychotropic medications. - Psychological Analysis: Produced a behavioral analysis paper leveraging an understanding of psychological attachment styles in adults, contributing valuable insights to the field.