Quality Assurance Mental Health
Resume:
Lisa Merconchini, Psy.D.
Parkland, Florida 33076
EDUCATION: B.S. Double Major in Psychology and Sociology, December 1994, Jacksonville
University, Jacksonville, FL
M.S. Psychology, August, 1999, Carlos Albizu University, Miami, FL
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, August 2005, Carlos Albizu University - APA accredited
Licensed Psychologist – PY7862
EXPERIENCE:
12/08 to present MEDPRO, Davie, FL
Utilization Review Specialist
Performs pre-certifications and concurrent reviews for assigned patients to
determine the medical necessity and appropriateness of admission based on criteria
and standards
Collects and records all information necessary for admissions and extended stay
reviews and maintains a system for monitoring admissions to assure the review of
the need for continued stays and communication of such information to insurance
providers/managed care companies in a timely fashion
Conducts peer reviews and appeals in the case of a managed care non-
authorization
Responsible for participating in and managing performance improvement projects
to progress the continued development of the department.
10/05 to 08/08 OUR CHILDREN OUR FUTURE, Hollywood, FL
Clinical Coordinator/Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner
Coordinated day-to-day clinical operations; implemented facility policies and
procedures where changes were needed
Provided clinical supervision, continuing education, training, and certifications for
clinicians and support staff; prepared presentations and manuals
Provided therapeutic services including biopsychosocial intakes, treatment plans,
and crisis interventions; maintained caseload of clients as necessary to manage
waiting lists
Reviewed referrals, assigned cases and ensured timely delivery of services from
intake to case closure; maintained adequate staff to client ratio
Coordinated client interviews regarding client satisfaction, fees for service, billing
issues, and insurance information
Participated as a member of Quality Assurance and Leadership Performance
Improvement Committee; created and implemented Accessibility and Cultural
policies and procedures
Served as Chair of the Health and Risk Management Performance Improvement
Committee
Acted as liaison for the facility and referring agencies in the community
Participated in CARF accreditation process
Audited charts and conducted quarterly performance evaluations
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8/02 to 6/05 THE RENFREW CENTER, Miami, FL
Therapist
Provided group, individual, and family therapy sessions for women with eating
disorders within day treatment, intensive outpatient and outpatient settings
Conducted psychosocial assessments, screening and referral services
Assessed patient needs and developed related treatment plans
Maintained comprehensive treatment records on patients' progress
Engaged in community forums, and served as liaison with colleges and other
community agencies
Provided psychoeducational services, case management, insurance
authorizations and concurrent reviews
Supervised students at practicum level
Conducted inquiries and scheduled initial intakes
Provided intervention in crisis situations
Contributed in the creation of the SHE (self-esteem, health, and empowerment)
program, a summer camp for young women with eating disorders
1/01 to 1/05 MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY, Miami, FL
Researcher
Head author of research study examining behavioral disorders in pediatric
epilepsy
Presented poster for the International Neuropsychological Society
7/01 to 7/02 COASTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC., Sarasota, FL
Clinician
Participated in development of federally funded pilot program providing single
point of access for youth at risk
Provided Immediate and comprehensive assessments for substance abuse,
mental health and other behavioral health problems for identified target population
Triaged and referred clients, based on assessments, including service plans
connecting families to all possible resources in Sarasota County
Conducted brief psychological and neuropsychological assessments
Supervised practicum students
Presented training seminars and workshops to students and co-workers
Provided parent trainings, to work in conjunction with client trainings for anger
management, social skills and coping skills
Provided inpatient and outpatient individual, couple, and family therapy for
children, adolescents and adults
Conducted group therapy for dually diagnosed adults and adolescents, to address
mental health issues and addictions, lifestyles, and environmental stresses
associated with drug and alcohol problems
Facilitated Medication Management group for adults, to monitor medication
compliance, side effects, and breakthrough symptoms, while providing
psychoeducation and safeguarding the stability of the patient.
Conducted brief, intensive mental health treatment services for those in acute
psychiatric crisis
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1/00 to 5/01 MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE-DEPARTMENT OF
BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE AND NEUROLOGY, Miami, FL
Extern
Provided psychological services to individuals and families including
psychotherapy, parent training and consultations
Provided behavior management to children with chronic medical conditions such
as diabetes, epilepsy, and feeding disorders
Conducted psychodiagnostic services including developmental evaluations and
psychological assessments for learning disabilities,
seizure disorders, ADHD and autism
Conducted neuropsychological evaluations for outpatients and phase one pre-
surgical inpatients
Participated in weekly conferences where multidisciplinary team of pediatric
epilepsy specialists reviewed seizure disorder cases and made recommendations
from the perspective of each department (i.e. neurosurgery, neuroimaging,
neuropharmacology, neuropsychology)
Conducted research study examining behavioral disorders in pediatric epilepsy
1/99 to 12/99 THE GOODMAN CENTER (FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING), Miami, FL
Clinician
Provided counseling services and psychological assessments for individuals and
families
Conducted initial intakes and developed treatment plans
Provided group therapy for at risk children, teaching social skills and anger
management
HONORS: Excellent Academic Achievement Award, Carlos Albizu University
Letters of commendation for excellent clinical and academic performance
President’s Honor Roll, Jacksonville University
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: Licensed Psychologist, Certifications for Psychological First Aid for
Disasters, CPR, First Aid, HIV
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